https://liquor.2cantalks.com/categories/culture-lifestyle/Recent content in Culture Lifestyle on LiquorNewsUSAHugoen-usMon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:41 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-chicken-gate-2026-tells-us-about-modern-restaurant-economics-and-the-afford/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:41 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-chicken-gate-2026-tells-us-about-modern-restaurant-economics-and-the-afford/You’re already suffering from half-chicken fatigue. The phrase “$40 half-chicken” has been evoked with such great repetition, it’s lost all meaning. But the truth is, we’re not really talking about a half-bird anymore. Well, we are — but we’re also talking about the sustainability of restaurant e…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/5-signs-a-restaurants-wine-list-is-a-rip-off-and-5-signs-youre-about-to-get-a-gr/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:19 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/5-signs-a-restaurants-wine-list-is-a-rip-off-and-5-signs-youre-about-to-get-a-gr/Commodities like milk, eggs, and bread are signposts for the general state of the economy. When a gallon, carton, and loaf cost around a few bucks, things are usually stable. But if those prices tick upward, it might be cause for alarm.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-list-of-the-week-osteria-vibrato/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:51:09 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-list-of-the-week-osteria-vibrato/Douglas Blyde charts the return of Charlie Mellor and Cameron Dewar with Osteria Vibrato, a Soho restaurant where wine, music and meticulous hospitality converge in a richly controlled, operatic whole. The post Wine List of the Week: Osteria Vibrato appeared first on The Drinks Business.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-why-are-spirits-brands-bypassing-bartenders-for-somms/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:10 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-why-are-spirits-brands-bypassing-bartenders-for-somms/In recent weeks, we’ve seen a few instances of beverage brands and media treating sommeliers as spirits experts in lieu of bartenders — people who work with spirits much more frequently. Of course, bartenders and sommeliers have overlapping experiences. Just as bartenders have likely poured and s…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/7-things-you-should-know-about-frey-ranch-nevadas-farm-to-glass-distillery/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:55:25 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/7-things-you-should-know-about-frey-ranch-nevadas-farm-to-glass-distillery/Soon after Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., pioneered and popularized farm-to-table cooking in the 1970s, a movement began to take shape, and fine-dining restaurants around the world adopted the local-first style. Ever since, the commitment to regionality has become so pervasive that it has even…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-11-best-additive-free-tequilas-according-to-experts/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:53 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-11-best-additive-free-tequilas-according-to-experts/Informed consumers are demanding additive-free tequilas, and these bartenders and retail buyers have recommendations at every price point Source: SevenFifty Dailyhttps://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/sip-guzzle-topples-handshake-as-best-north-american-bar/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:04:50 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/sip-guzzle-topples-handshake-as-best-north-american-bar/The 50 Best Bars in North America 2026 list has been revealed, with New York’s Sip & Guzzle taking the top spot The post Sip & Guzzle topples Handshake as Best North American Bar appeared first on The Spirits Business.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-bar-goto/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:23 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-bar-goto/This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your menu — and that Martini deserves Farmer’s Gin.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-ii-wine-war-and-religion/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:16 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-ii-wine-war-and-religion/This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Springtime moments deserve to be more than ordinary, from those first few patio dinners to picnics in the park. Paired with Meiomi’s signature velvety texture and layers of dark berry, mocha, and toasted oak — it’s the perfect finish to your s…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/cbc-week-a-blockbuster-brewery-deal/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:09:32 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/cbc-week-a-blockbuster-brewery-deal/The Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) rolled into Philadelphia this week – and so did the Brewbound Podcast On Location Studio. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, the team shares their early reads on a week in which the vibes seem high compared to previous years.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-shift-change-prepares-bartenders-for-ice-encounters/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:49:26 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-shift-change-prepares-bartenders-for-ice-encounters/Non-profit Escuelitas has partnered with Minneapolis bar Meteor to launch a US-wide tour that aims to educate about deportation The post The Shift Change prepares bartenders for ICE encounters appeared first on The Spirits Business. Source: The Spirits Businesshttps://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/aaron-d%C3%ADaz-leaves-limas-carnaval-to-open-two-bars/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:18 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/aaron-d%C3%ADaz-leaves-limas-carnaval-to-open-two-bars/Peruvian bartender Aaron Díaz has left Carnaval in Lima after nine years to join Super Group: Hospitality & Experiences The post Aaron Díaz leaves Lima’s Carnaval to open two bars appeared first on The Spirits Business. Source: The Spirits Businesshttps://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/ai-will-help-wine-sales-in-hospitality-but-wont-replace-humans/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:27:52 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/ai-will-help-wine-sales-in-hospitality-but-wont-replace-humans/As Artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in hospitality, db hosted a webinar earlier this year to see how the tech can help the restaurant floor, and whether it might replace the human touch. The post AI will help wine sales in hospitality but won’t replace humans appeared first o…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-byob/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:07 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-byob/Whether you’re headed to a spot without a liquor license or want to indulge in a special bottle, there are many reasons to bring your own wine to a restaurant. Some cities, like Philadelphia and Chicago, have thriving BYOB cultures due to the high price or difficulty of obtaining a liquor license…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-where-do-winemakers-come-from/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:48 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-where-do-winemakers-come-from/The passing of the legendary figure Michel Rolland late last month sent a shockwave of grief through the wine industry. Rolland was known for inventing the role of the “flying winemaker.” In his 55-year career, he worked as a consulting oenologist, offering his palate to roughly 150 wineries in o…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-cure/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:03 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-cure/This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people who brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-i-a-mound-of-earth/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:12 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-i-a-mound-of-earth/The story of the modern Bordeaux chateau begins with Château Haut-Brion. Early documentation of the land dates back to Roman times when a nobleman named Pesus owned a villa on what is now the Haut-Brion estate. In fact, Pesus’s presence there lent the surrounding commune its modern-day name, Pess…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-are-bartenders-loving-and-hating-right-now/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:20:29 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-are-bartenders-loving-and-hating-right-now/Some of the best bartenders from around the world predict what will be in and what will be out for cocktail culture this year The post What are bartenders loving and hating right now? appeared first on The Spirits Business.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/veeno-bars-go-into-administration-again/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:59:20 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/veeno-bars-go-into-administration-again/Italian aperitivo-style wine chain and restaurant Veeno has gone into administration for the second time, it has been reported. The post Veeno Bars go into administration again appeared first on The Drinks Business. Source: The Drinks Businesshttps://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/10-winemakers-defining-the-next-generation-of-burgundy-according-to-sommeliers/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/10-winemakers-defining-the-next-generation-of-burgundy-according-to-sommeliers/Ah, Burgundy. The faintest mention can elicit a slew of different responses: adoration, for its pure and expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays; fatigue, for its overarching dominance across wine lists; frustration, for its prices that just seem to keep climbing. Ever since the monks began making…