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The holidays are here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a little friendly competition. Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving cocktail history with this interactive trivia. Keep track of your points and see how you score at the end. Bonus: you’ll pick up a few fun facts to share with guests or coworkers […]

November is a month of celebration, connection, and tradition, but it can also be a challenging time for many. While guests come to unwind and enjoy seasonal drinks, some may be dealing with stress, grief, or feelings of loneliness. For servers and managers, recognizing subtle signs of emotional distress can make a difference, both in […]

Tied house laws are a core part of California’s three tier system, and they exist to keep the alcohol market competitive and fair. The main rule is simple. Suppliers cannot give money, gifts, premiums, or any thing of value to retailers in connection with the sale or distribution of alcohol unless the law specifically allows […]

There is a new opportunity (and dare we say, gamechanger) on the horizon for California winegrowers. Thanks to Assembly Bill 720, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will soon introduce a new estate tasting event permit known as the Type 93 permit. This permit opens the door for winegrowers to host tasting experiences in spaces […]

November brings crowds, celebrations, and plenty of energy. It also brings pressure. Long shifts, back-to-back reservations, and higher emotions can wear on even the strongest teams. That is why gratitude becomes more than a feel-good idea this time of year. It becomes a tool that helps teams stay grounded, connected, and better equipped to handle […]

When we think about alcohol and Indigenous peoples in North America, the story is much more layered than the usual version that says it was simply “introduced.” There were already traditional fermented drinks, cultural practices, and deep ecological knowledge long before colonization, and those traditions tell a fascinating story about connection to the land and […]