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Minder Binder's Resurrected
After seven years of abandonment and two years of renovation, a landmark watering hole in Tempe, AZ comes back to life. - October 22, 2014 - The Mission @ Minder Binder
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 12th Annual Conference
Five outstanding student entrepreneurs are being honored at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Arrowhead Grill Celebrates Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2014 with New Grand Cru Wine Tastings
In celebration of being awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2014, Arrowhead Grill is expanding its yearly wine events to include the Grand Cru Experience, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. The new wine tasting event will be offered six times a year, beginning with “A Mountain... - October 14, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Eat, Drink, Carve and be Merry! A Family-Friendly Harvest Wine Event in Paso Robles.
Paso Robles' winery Chronic Cellars is hosting a free pumpkin carving event at the Chronic Cellars Tasting Room on October 18, 2014, for Paso Harvest Wine Weekend. - October 14, 2014 - Chronic Cellars
Mims Distributing Company Adds Wine to Its Portfolio, Expands Coverage Statewide
Local Triangle Beer Distributor Launches Wine Division and Announces Distribution Expansion State-Wide - October 09, 2014 - Mims Distributing
Local Brewery, Hudsonville Pike 51, Taps Fans for Future Growth
Today, Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewery launches a crowdfunding campaign to support expanded production capabilities, equipment for specialty brews and even local distribution. - September 30, 2014 - Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewery
Public Relations Company is Brewing Up Craft Beer Events to Support Local Non-Profits
After managing two successful craft beer festivals for a local non-profit in San Antonio, TX, Untapped Public Relations is redirecting their event planning success to aid Project Angle Fares’ fundraiser race entitled: Tap-Tober 5K Beer Run and Walk. - September 26, 2014 - Untapped Public Relations
Devils Backbone Debuts in the United Kingdom with American IPA
Devils Backbone announces the launch of American IPA to be sold outside of the United States. American IPA will be brewed by Banks's Brewery and released on tap at the 930 Wetherspoon pubs in the United Kingdom. - September 20, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
T.W. Pitchers' Snake Bite is Expanding Across the Bay
San Francisco-based Lager and Cider Blend Adding Distribution and Retailers. - September 19, 2014 - T.W. Pitchers' Brewing Co.
Mims Distributing Company Joins Leinenkugel’s Second Annual Canoes for a Cause North Carolina Clean-Up Event
Triangle Beer Distributor Partners with Nationally Acclaimed Brewer and North Carolina Big Sweep in Campaign to Clean Lake Johnson on Sept. 6. - September 04, 2014 - Mims Distributing
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Earns Top Honors at the 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Fest
Devils Backbone Brewing Company earns medals for their beers. - August 27, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Help is at Hand for Value Priced Wines
Swerl is updating their line of oxygenating glassware via a new Kickstarter campaign which seeks to bring the elegant prototypes to production in 2015. Swerl glasses markedly improve the taste and texture of value-priced wines and spirits. - August 27, 2014 - Swerl
St. Louis Distillery Releases America’s First Starka Vodka
St. Louis Distillery brings Polish tradition to the United States with the launch of Cardinal Sin Starka. - August 27, 2014 - LoanNEX
Mims Distributing Company Adds Starpoint Brewing to Its Roster
Triangle Distributor Expands Beer Selection with Handcrafted Brands from Carrboro, North Carolina. - August 13, 2014 - Mims Distributing
Ch@t Vodka Now Available in Las Vegas
CH@T Vodka, LLC. has just announced that they have partnered with West Coast Wine and Spirits to promote and distribute their ultra-premium and American made vodka in Las Vegas. The small family-owned company have very high hopes and expect CH@T to be quite successful with the large demographic of... - August 11, 2014 - Chat Vodka LLC
South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the 9th Annual South African Food & Wine Festival at Grayhaven Winery
Join Grayhaven Winery and friends for the 9th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 13th & 14th 2014 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day celebration of South African... - August 07, 2014 - Grayhaven Winery
Bevintel NW Phoenix Helps Bars and Restaurants Boost Profits During Slower Summer Months
It’s a fact and a brutal reality that summertime in the Phoenix area results in declining sales for bar and restaurant owners. The snowbirds have gone home for the summer, kids are out of school, and the temperature hovers at 110 degrees for what seems like forever. Anyone in the hospitality... - August 07, 2014 - Sculpture Hospitality of Arizona
Murphy Distributors and Pasta Cosi Celebrate "Christmas in August" for Charity
Murphy Distributors prides itself on being a conscientious corporation, and has an admirable record of involvement and assistance with local charitable organizations. Involvement with Special Olympics and Branford Tip-a-Cop are yearly commitments. The company donates annually to over 100 charities... - August 06, 2014 - Murphy Distributors
Jamaica Independence Day Celebration
Patrons, customers and lovers of the Jamaican cuisine will be getting a chance to sample some great Jamaican dishes and entertainment in the upcoming event called Jamaica Independence Day Celebration being hosted by the Taste of Jamaica Restaurant and Sports Bar. - August 02, 2014 - Taste of Jamaica
Premium Finger Lakes Winery Welcomes New Winemaker
Bellangelo Searches the World for New Winemaker, Finds Perfect Match in the Finger Lakes in Nathan Kendall - July 23, 2014 - Villa Bellangelo Winery
Murphy Distributors Launches Spirits Division
Murphy Distributors located in Branford, CT is proud to announce the launch of its Spirits division. Concurrent with the launch of the division is the new distribution of Kennedy's, a line of fine Irish whiskey in the United States. Murphy Distributors is the exclusive distributor of Kennedy's in... - July 19, 2014 - Murphy Distributors
LA VIDA Wines Inc. Celebrates Their Launch on Kickstarter
Wine import company searches crowd funding. - July 15, 2014 - LA VIDA Wines
Pillsbury Wine Co Builds New Winery Facility in Arizona
New Zealand film director Sam Pillsbury constructs new wine production facility at his vineyard in Willcox, AZ. - July 10, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
Water Tower Fine Wines Launches Virtual Website Powered by drinkFind
Water Tower Fine Wines, a wine store on Cincinnati’s east side that features over 2,000 fine wines from around the world, has launched a Virtual Website on the drinkFind Adult Beverage Network to serve and grow their fine wine customers. - July 06, 2014 - drinkFind.com
A New Reve Reserve Wine Release is Coming to Provincial Vineyards and the New Pinot Noir is Making Some People Very Excited...
Provincial Vineyards is introducing a new wine release of their 2012 Reve Reserve Pinot Noir produced by using only single estate grown grapes. The wine-tasting event will be hosted by winemakers who will discuss exactly how this estate grown pinot made it to reserve status. Wine enthusiasts will love this new release of a favorite premium wine plus a chance to get acquainted with local winemakers. - June 26, 2014 - Provincial Vineyards
RP & Associates Unveils The Beertail, a Unique and Creative Way to Serve Beer Cocktails
RP & Associates today announced The Beertail, a new way to create and serve beer cocktails using any standard beer bottle. The Beertail is a beer bottle yard extension that works with any beer bottle and allows you to make a beer cocktail by adding your favorite margarita mix, slushie, spirit,... - June 19, 2014 - RP & Associates
Beverage Metrics Names Bob Fenley President
Industry veteran recruited to bolster leadership team of market innovator. - June 18, 2014 - Beverage Metrics
Finger Lakes Winery's Pursuit of Excellence Now Includes Brunch - Bellangelo Offers Father's Day Experience
Master Sommelier Christopher Bates and wife Isabel Bogadtke to prepare spectacular brunch to be paired with Bellangelo's fine wines in celebration of Father's Day and the culmination of 2nd Annual Wine Symposium of the Finger Lakes. - June 05, 2014 - Villa Bellangelo Winery
Richland Distilling Company Enters Duty Free Markets with Artisan Georgia Richland Rum
Monarq Group appointed to introduce, market and distribute award winning Single Estate Georgia Rum in Duty Free channels in North America and the Caribbean. - June 04, 2014 - Richland Rum
Arizona Wines to be Distributed in Australia
Arizona winemaker Sam Pillsbury's Shiraz wines distributed in Australia. - May 27, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
Award Winning Richland Rum Expands Footprint in South Eastern USA
TAG USA, Inc. Appointed to Introduce Award Winning Single Estate Georgia Rum in Florida and South Carolina - May 22, 2014 - Richland Rum
Border Brewing Company Secures Space to Open Brewery and Taproom This Fall
Border Brewing Company Secures Space to Open Brewery and Taproom This Fall in Kansas City. Border Brewing Company announced today that it has secured a space in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, MO. Border Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom will be located at 404 E 18th... - May 15, 2014 - Border Brewing Company
“ALTERGEIST” Launches "Demand My City” Contest for Horror Sci-Fi Film's Theatrical Premiere
Are You Afraid? That’s What They Like. - May 14, 2014 - HeckArt Studios
Empire Rockefeller Vodka Wins Double Gold - Best Vodka
TheFiftyBest.com is very pleased to announce that Empire Rockefeller Vodka was awarded a Double-Gold medal, Best Vodka. - May 12, 2014 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System on Hess Production Facility
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649 kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - May 08, 2014 - SolarCraft
Washington DC Beverage Industry Trade Show & Conference Announced
New Expo focused exclusively on Wine, Craft Beer, Cider & Spirits Industries - May 08, 2014 - Wine Industry Network
$1 Beers at Papa's Taco House in Yorba Linda for Cinco de Mayo-Kids Eat Free
Papa's Taco House & Cantina in Yorba Linda California is proud to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Monday, May 5th, 2014. Join them in celebrating their Mexican heritage and pride while enjoying $1 beers, $1 guacamole, appetizer specials, $5 Premium Tequila Shots, and best of all, Kids Eat Free. The... - May 02, 2014 - Papa's Taco House & Cantina
Angry Horse Brewing, a Start-Up Brewery and Taproom in Montebello, California
Support Angry Horse Brewing, a new brewery and taproom in the city of Montebello, California and help them open their doors. - April 24, 2014 - Angry Horse Brewing
Johnny Utah’s Bar and Restaurant to Open in South Norwalk. NYC’s Original Mechanical Bull Riding Bar and Restaurant is Set to Take the Stage May 1st.
The party pros behind Johnny Utah’s in New York City and Philadelphia open their newest location in South Norwalk, Connecticut on Washington Street on May 1st. This line-dancin’, shot-pourin’, mechanical bull-ridin’ bar and restaurant is a little bit country, a little bit... - April 14, 2014 - Johnny Utah’s, South Norwalk
New Art and Craft Beer Bar Opening in Greenwich Village
An FBI agent and an Actor walk into a bar… no wait, they opened a bar. That’s right, former Special Agent Don Borelli, and Actor, writer, producer Robert La France have teamed up to create Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor at 26 West 8th Street in Greenwich Village. The official Grand... - March 28, 2014 - Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
Santa Margherita Wine Treats Consumers to Beautiful Rewards
Santa Margherita wines, imported by Terlato Wines, wanted to reward its consumers in a new and indulgent way by offering a free beauty treatment with the purchase of two bottles. The promotion, powered by TRCo Marketing, is live from March 1st until April 30th. Through an extensive national beauty... - March 19, 2014 - TRCo Marketing
BEER: Oregon Author Brewing Part II of Epic Historical Fiction Adventure
Last week marked the beginning of production for, “Grog Wars,” the latest historical fiction adventure by Oregon author, Anne Sweazy-Kulju. - March 17, 2014 - Historical-Horse-Feathers.com
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Debuts First Batch of Beer from Its Mills River, N.C. Brewery
Mims Distributing Company Welcomes First Shipment of North Carolina-Brewed Sierra Nevada Craft Beer. - March 01, 2014 - Mims Distributing
Famed Zipatoni "Mad Men" Reunite to Form the Proof Agency
Proof will lend big marketing muscle to craft distillers, brewers, and vintners to help them level the playing field against the big houses. - February 21, 2014 - The Proof Agency
Arrowhead Grill Offers Afternoon of Alluring Wines with Charming Old World Elements
Wine tasting features history-rich wines from around the world, February 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. - February 18, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Brooks Entertainment -Star Cigar- Builds Billion Dollar Intellectual Property
Billion Dollar "Stick" for the S.O.B™ Cigar and Republic Technologies LLC. - February 17, 2014 - S.O.B cigars
On Tap: Ale Mary’s Craft Beer Bar Coming to Downtown Royal Oak
Construction drawings for Ale Mary’s Craft Beer Bar, which will be located next to Tom’s Oyster Bar on Main Street in downtown Royal Oak, will soon be submitted to the city for review. The restaurant’s manager, Justin Pries, says he expects to open this spring. In the meantime,... - February 13, 2014 - Ale Mary's Beer Hall Royal Oak
Southern Brewing & Winemaking Releases Scotch on the Rocks
Seminole Heights brewery releases a Prohibition-inspired beer for its Valentine’s Day Speakeasy. - February 11, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO, of Easton, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of beverage distribution. About Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO Mrs. Racz has 33 years experience in... - January 31, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Finger Lakes Winery Publishes Groundbreaking History of Region, Winery
Available online for the first time, the new book "A Sense of Place: A Discovery of Finger Lakes Wine History and Villa Bellangelo Winery," is slated for release 2/1/14. - January 30, 2014 - Villa Bellangelo Winery