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Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues

Videos

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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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From Bayamón in Puerto Rico to Center City in Philadelphia, we are so glad that Tony was stateside when we were in the city of brotherly love. Go visit him at Static! Or find him at one of his many favorite bars on this new episode of Bartender’s Guide.

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Just wait until the end... Jeff Bell (@jeffreymbell) is about to give you his personal hit list for the West AND East Village. Check out one of Jeff’s many places in NYC, and you’ll definitely have a great time too: @pdtnyc, @cocteleriamixteca, @seekkeesnyc, and @highball_ltd (to name a few).

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Where do Tony nominees eat and drink in NYC? There’s only one way to find out. We sat down with Ellenore Scott (@helloellenore), the Tony-nominated choreographer of Ragtime (@lctheater), Little Shop of Horrors (@littleshopnyc), and, of course, Titaníque (@titaniquemusical) to find out the best spots to go before and after catching one of her three Broadway shows.

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We caught up with Olivia Moran (@ilvy3), wine director for Same Same Wine Bar (@samesamewinebar), a Hell’s Kitchen favorite for theatergoers and wine drinkers alike, to find out the places we need to know in NYC. Enjoy this new edition of Hidden Gems. 💎

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Where does the GM of the 4th best bar in Canada (according to @canadasbest100) go to eat and drink in Toronto? There’s only one way to find out. We caught up with Kyle Wilkinson (@boozykeel) to get all the insider recommendations for a perfect night out in Toronto.

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Where does this Chita Rivera award winner eat after she dances in the twelve-time-Tony-nominated @schmigadoon!? Find out right now and plan the perfect afternoon and evening around seeing Isabelle McCalla (@izzymccalla) sing and dance her way into your heart as Emma Tate.

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Maybe you’ve seen him as a Judge on @netflix’s Drink Masters or serving up some of Toronto’s best cocktails at @barchef, @barprequel, or @barcomptonave. Peek that last slide for all of Frankie’s picks, from the best late-night spot to where you can find the very best Caesar.

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Spirits

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Wine

The VinePair Podcast: Is Wine Country About Vines or Vibes?

The VinePair Podcast: Is Wine Country About Vines or Vibes?

5 Alternatives to Sancerre, the Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc Rising in Popularity (and Price)

5 Alternatives to Sancerre, the Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc Rising in Popularity (and Price)

The Sommeliers’ Guide to Visiting Champagne

The Sommeliers’ Guide to Visiting Champagne

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The World’s Best Merlot Regions, Mapped

The VinePair Podcast: Reservations Are Hurting Bars

We Asked

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Good Wines

17 of the Best Wines From the Country of Georgia

Beer

The 15 Beers That Defined American Craft Brewing — and Where They Are Now

The 15 Beers That Defined American Craft Brewing — and Where They Are Now

Anheuser-Busch Takes the Corporate Craft Throne From Molson Coors and New Belgium

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Anheuser-Busch Takes the Corporate Craft Throne From Molson Coors and New Belgium

The States That Drink the Most Beer in America [MAP] (2025)

The States That Drink the Most Beer in America [MAP] (2025)

Craft Breweries Are Betting Big on the 2026 World Cup

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Craft Breweries Are Betting Big on the 2026 World Cup

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Anchor Brewing Co. Will Reopen to a Beer Industry It Won’t Recognize

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