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Bacari, the beloved Los Angeles-based Mediterranean and Italian-inspired small plates restaurant group, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Long Beach. Located at 5620 East Second Street in Belmont Shore — the former home of Michael’s on Naples — Bacari Long Beach marks the brand’s 10th restaurant and latest chapter in its continued Southern California expansion. The new Long Beach restaurant will become Bacari’s 10th location overall and ninth in Los

Hilton Head Island has long been synonymous with pristine beaches and championship golf courses, but in recent years, the barrier island has quietly emerged as a serious culinary destination. Among the most notable trends reshaping the local food scene is the rise of gourmet burgers—elevated far beyond backyard cookouts into restaurant experiences that draw enthusiasts from across the Lowcountry. At the center of this shift is Tin & Tallow, a restaurant that has raised expect

Coucou, the beloved neighborhood French bistro known for its aperitif culture and effortlessly elegant atmosphere, has expanded to the South Bay with the opening of Coucou Manhattan Beach at 1131 Manhattan Avenue, just one block from the Manhattan Beach Pier. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jesse and Hayley Feldman, the new location marks the brand’s third outpost, following the success of Coucou Venice (2023) and West Hollywood (2024). Inspired by the timeless bars and bist

Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian whisky brand to win “Best Special Edition Design” at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2026. The accolade was awarded for its Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025, a limited release that merges exceptional craftsmanship with culturally rich design, placing Indian whisky firmly on the global stage for design excellence. Created in collaboration with renowned designer Krsnaa Mehta, found

Dawn Davies is head buyer of distribution company Speciality Drinks. She previously spent nine years working as beer, wine and spirit buyer with upmarket UK retailer Selfridges, where she was awarded a series of drink retailing awards for her pioneering approach. Before joining Selfridges, Davies had an extensive career as an on-trade manager and sommelier with Zuma, Boxwood, The Square and The Ledbury restaurants. I think she will resonate well with your audience and collect

Merry’s Irish Cream Liqueur, crafted from the freshest dairy cream from the Golden Vale region, and expertly blended with the finest aged Irish whiskey, is proud to unveil a new bottle look in the U.S. Featuring a unified matte black neck with gold accents, refined logo emphasizing "of Ireland," and a softened color palette for a more sophisticated shelf presence, the makeover is meant to drive stronger visibility and consumer connection. Produced in some of the finest farm

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, the leading U.S. producer of premium fruit products for culinary and beverage professionals, announces its acquisition of Strongwater, the Colorado-based maker of award-winning bitters, mixers and whole-plant beverages with global flavors and functional benefits. Strongwater will continue making its products in Colorado. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley as the company continues to invest in inno

Napa Valley Far Niente Winery’s Great Hall Reawakens: A Historic Napa Landmark, Reimagined for Modern Hospitality & Guest Experiences. In Napa Valley, where legacy and luxury often intertwine, few estates embody both as gracefully as Far Niente. Established in 1885 and one of the region’s original stone wineries, the Oakville winery has long stood as a quiet icon with walls steeped in history. Now, with the unveiling of a thoughtfully reimagined Great Hall and adjacent visito

Blue Run Spirits is charting a bold new course with the introduction of its Blueprint Series, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey designed to embody both the brand’s innovative ethos and its commitment to craftsmanship. The release sets the tone for what the company envisions as an evolving exploration of flavor, technique, and boundary-pushing creativity in American whiskey. At 105 proof (52.5% ABV), the Blue Run Blueprint Series is a carefully constructed blend that brings

Galliano L’Autentico is a legendary Italian sweet herbal liqueur, created in 1896 by Tuscan distiller Arturo Vaccari in Livorno and named after Italian war hero Giuseppe Galliano, featuring a vibrant golden-yellow hue (from caramel and tartrazine) in its iconic tall, fluted bottle inspired by Roman columns, crafted through multiple macerations and distillations of over 30 natural botanicals including star anise, Mediterranean anise, juniper berries, musk yarrow, lavender, pep

Passoa is the world’s #1 passion fruit liqueur, made with real passion fruit and no artificial flavors. Developed 40 years ago, Passoã has a full-bodied sweetness and zest on the palate, and adds an attractive red hue to any cocktail. Passoã is the key ingredient in the iconic Rockstar Martini Cocktail, created by Douglas Ankrah in 2002. Low in ABV, Passoã also brings an exotic passionfruit twist to classic cocktails including the Margarita, Spritz, Mojito and Sangria. It can