Hennessy and Baccarat collaborate in a fusion of mixology, where hospitality and creativity collide to create the cocktails of the future in the most exclusive concept lounge in Hanoi.
The daring collaboration was housed in Ministry of Men Bar, synonymous with sophisticated leisure. A space inspired by historical Dutch lounges for elite networking, with a modern twist and sublime cocktails.
HARMONIE TUMBLERS, Charlie Bucket: Dream in a Glass
A beautiful condiment server is an excellent addition to any party or celebration. This premium 3-piece condiment entertaining tray is a stylish way to serve your favorite holiday snacks, condiments, and more. Its sturdy woven design and appropriately sized sections make it ideal for tastings. Porcelain bowls can be removed and cleaned or restocked. Also available in two compartments. Calaisio wishes you a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.
A simple and entertaining method for enhancing any dish is by creatively combining condiments. With this handcrafted 3-piece condiment entertaining tray made from durable organic vines, you can serve your favorite snacks, condiments, and more in style. Its sturdy design highlights its natural, organic earth tones, which turn nut brown as it ages organically. Bowls can be taken out to be cleaned or refilled. Appropriate for tastings. Also offered in a 2-sectional tray.
Learn the contentious history of the margarita, its iconic glass, and how to make them. We will also be tasting them as well. The value of your ticket is redeemable with your purchases of the evening. Thursday July 22, from 6pm to 8pm.
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This gorgeous woven condiment tray is perfect to have on hand for parties and other occasions. You may present your preferred snacks, condiments, and more in a stylish manner with the help of this fantastic 2-piece condiment dish. Its woven construction is sturdy, and its dishes are the ideal size. It is appropriate for tastings, and the bowls may be taken out for cleaning or replenishing. Moreover, also available in three compartments.
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It's ideal to have a charming condiment server on hand for gatherings and celebrations. A stylish way to serve your favorite appetizers, condiments, and more is with this premium 3-piece condiment entertaining tray. It has sections that are precisely the right size and a sturdy woven structure. Bowls can be removed for cleaning or restocking. Suitable for tastings. Also available in 2 compartments.
It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”
It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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It’s easy to taste-test wine like a pro. People have been tasting wine for many years and making money as wine tasters for quite a few, as well. What do professional wine tasters know that you don’t? When it comes to tasting wine and knowing how to evaluate it for its qualities and noticing its faults, you’ll find it isn’t all that difficult. Professional wine tasters will have a better understanding of the history of the wine, the grape, and the chemistry behind it all ...
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There are many ways to enjoy wine. Tasting it may be your first thought, of course, but what about learning things about wine and all your favorite varieties? If you enjoy a good game night, consider trying some of these fun wine games as part of your next one and test your knowledge or just have some fun!
Test your wine knowledge with a wine tasting game. Learn to identify wine in terms of region, vintage, and more based on taste and smell, only. You get to improve your wine knowledge while ...
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Have you ever noticed a category of wine that wasn’t labeled for drinking but rather for cooking? What is the difference between cooking wine and regular wine and can you use either? While you are able to put any regular wine into a dish, cooking wines are designed specifically for cooking. So let’s talk about what cooking wine is.
The main difference between cooking wine and drinking wine is the quality of the drink. Regular wine is finer and more flavorful and also has a stronger ...
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Critics and bloggers score or rate wines along with their tasting notes. It is common in Europe to use a 20 point rating scale and in America, it is common to use a 100 point scale. Regardless of the method, a wine rating is just that. A rating that you’ve given a particular wine. The reasons for rating wine are quite simple. The note-taker or taster is scoring the wine based on their personal impressions. With professionals, there are some criteria they may be looking for when doing this ...
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Decanting wine is a popular practice for many wine lovers. It can improve the tasting experience but it can also ruin a wine. It is important to look at the type of wine and the type of decanting being done to determine the best course of action.
Determining if decanting a wine will be harmful to it can be done by looking at the vintage, the producer, the age/condition, and the grape variety. Some people like to decant every wine for hours on end while others decant wine to remove sediment. ...
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Add a welcoming warmth and texture to your entertaining barware with our expertly handcrafted party bucket. Traditionally woven by skilled artisans from natural vines, this bucket features a removable galvanized metal insert for easy cleanup. Its natural and rich color variations give an eye-catching charm and vintage style.
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Add organic beauty to your favorite wine with these handwoven wine coasters handcrafted from natural vines. Its natural rustic copper colors pulled from nature offer a decorative finish for all your finest wines.So get ready to unwind with a glass or two!
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Beatriz Ball's WESTERN Collection features two striking metal trays based on the form of the agave leaf.
Agave products are trending in the US, but the plant has been used in Mexico for centuries. Traditionally, agave was believed to have medicinal properties. Its sap was also boiled to produce a sweetener known as miel de agave.
The sugars in agave are also fermented to make tequila.
(Okay, so now we have your interest!)
Present one of these agave-inspired serving trays at ...
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Why does artistically presented food taste better?
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May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
Instructors Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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January 6, 2018
January 6, 2018
Instructors
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to major wine making ...
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December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Vietri Gift With Purchase & Squirrel Hill Holiday Wine Walk At Glassworks! Happy Holidays from Vietri and Glassworks! Spend $250 or more on Vietri and receive a Free Lastra Holiday Platter (13.5" X 10"), a $70 retail value. The promotion runs December 8th - 13th. If ordering online, please call or email after you place your order for your complimentary platter.
Cheeks & Glassworks in Squirrel Hill is part of this Saturday's Holiday Wine Walk. Uncover Squirrel Hill is hosting this holiday-themed, self-...
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October 4, 2017
October 4, 2017
Here's an idea for cooler temperatures....Plan a weekend afternoon tea tasting party with your closest friends. Select the finest loose teas add some finger snacks scones and muffins. Just have some good down-to-earth friend talk- and do not forget to wear your new Fall sweater! Loose tea looks pretty lovely in the MJD Nordica Bowl. Now, was that hard to plan?
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