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Congratulations to the extremely talented Best New Bartenders Class of 2026, presented by @luxardousa. Here is a small taste of what our bartenders got to experience on their recent Immersion Day with the VinePair team. If you are a bartender and want to participate in our Best New Bartenders competition, be sure to follow @vinepair and look out for information on how to be considered for our 2027 class.Head to the link in bio to read more about the 2026 class and find out where you can find them pouring some of the best cocktails in the country. 🔗

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We caught up with a @50bestbars Industry Icon and @tales_of_the_cocktail Catalyst Honoree @christinaveira from @barmordecai in Toronto. Where does she party in the 6? Find out on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to Toronto.

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Whether you’re ballin’ on a budget, or just straight up ballin’, Camille Lindsley (@lees_sleaze) of HAGS (@hags_nyc) has the hidden gems you need to know for a perfect summer in NYC. The real hidden gem, however, might be the eclectic wine list Camille has curated at HAGS — head over to the East Village to see her and the team for a great time.🍷💎

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Almost every bartender we interviewed in Philly mentioned Rob (rob.abv) and the @almanacphilly team in their Bartender’s Guide, so we decided to see where your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender eats and drinks around the city. And the next time you’re in Old City, head on over to Almanac for a killer matcha Martini.

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With recommendations this good, we may need to take another trip to Phoenix... We caught up with Brenon Stuart of Those Pour Bastards Hospitality to find out where he enjoys the very best of Phoenix.

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If the @NyKnicks need great wine, Richie (@quartobrooklyn) is their guy. The co-owner of @lucia.newyork has some celebratory wine picks for the players (and a bottle set aside for @jhart). Here are some of his recommendations for them so you too can drink like a Knick. KNICKS IN FIVE!

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While not even two years old, Zimmi’s (@zimmisnyc) in the West Village has already made an impression, thanks in no small part to Jenni Guizio (@jguizio), former director of wine and beverage for Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Find out where this expert sommelier likes to eat and drink in NYC on this new edition of Hidden Gems 🍷💎

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Where do Tony winners go to eat and drink? Nikki M. James (@nikkimjames) is here to enlighten us ahead of this year’s Tony Awards (@thetonyawards). James is in Little Shop of Horrors (@littleshopnyc) until the end of July, so be sure to catch her soon alongside co-star Jordan Fisher (@jordanfisher).

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