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Uniting and elevating the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy. https://linktr.ee/usbg_official https://usbg.org/
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@usbg.bsky.social Board Member @tcolenewton.bsky.social's bar, The Domino, shines in NOLA’s vibrant neighborhood, Bywater. Though transformed over the years, its colorful Creole cottages, bustling bars, and thriving art scene remain a hub for locals. Read More HERE: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/r...

In case you missed it, our latest PreShift Newsletter includes everything happening at the United States Bartenders’ Guild : Catch up on upcoming programs and events at: usbg.org/preshift-new....

@usbg.bsky.social is taking bartender advocacy to the national stage! By partnering with @distilledspirits.bsky.social, @indprestaurants.bsky.social, & ABIC, we’re ensuring bartenders have a voice in key industry policies...

Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker GEOFFREY WILSON Mentor and advocate for a more inclusive and equitable hospitality industry, Geoffrey plays a vital role at Turning Tables NOLA, a program focused on equity, education, and career development for Black and Brown hospitality professionals...

📢 Get Ready for September 2025! Education Week is expanding to National Education Month! 🎉 @usbg.bsky.social chapters can now customize their educational programming—whether it’s a full week, a specific day each week, or a single seminar-packed event…

It's Wellness Wednesday! 🌿📱 Too much tech can take a toll on your health—impacting sleep, mental well-being, and more. Find out how to strike a balance and stay healthy in the digital age. Learn More HERE: www.wjtv.com/living-local... #WellnessWednesday #MentalHealth

⏳ Time is ticking—get your entry in before the deadline! The National Prosecco Week Cocktail Competition is in full swing! The United States Bartenders’ Guild and Prosecco DOC invite you to showcase the versatility of Prosecco DOC in a unique and original cocktail…

Renewing Partnership Announcement! We’d like to thank Torres Brandy, @usbg.bsky.social Silver Partner, for their continued dedication in supporting the Guild and its members. Learn more about Torres Brandy at www.torresbrandy.com #torresbrandy #torresbrandyzerochallenge #usbg

INDUSTRY STORIES with @cnn.com: “Tariffs got you down? How to substitute American alternatives for European wines" Gin and vodka aren’t the only alcohols that will feel the pain of a 200% tariff on European-made products —

Announcing @usbg.bsky.social LEAD Online Learning with an upcoming educational online seminar: Napa Valley Wine Academy WSET Info Session What is WSET and how can it help your career? Come find out while also learning some insider WSET tasting tips from top beer, spirits, and wine instructors!

🎉 Congratulations to Jonathan Stanyard representing Team USA at the IBA World Cocktail Championship (WCC), and Liz Rodriguez, representing Team USA at the Pan American Competition! Both competitors wowed the crowd with their skill, precision, and technique. 👏 Let’s hear it for Jonathan and Liz! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to Mariano Gil Jr., representing Team USA at the World Cocktail Championship (WCC), and Kenjiro Yanagi, representing Team USA at the Pan American Competition! Both competitors wowed the crowd with their skill, precision, and showmanship...

Here are the USBG Shake It Up: Flair Finalists’ Recipes!🍸 The Shake It Up Classic competition is happening right now, and we’re excited to share the recipes from our talented finalists! Each one brings something unique to the table…

Shake It Up 2025 Flair Round is Live! Watch Now: cocktailnetworklive.com/live/?mibext...

🍸 ICYMI: Here are the Shake It Up: Classic Finalists’ Recipes!🍸 The Shake It Up Classic competition is happening right now, and we’re excited to share the recipes from our talented finalists! Each one brings something unique to the table.

United States Bartenders' Guild presents our Shake It Up “Classic” Runner-Up, Liz Rodriguez, moving on to represent Team USA in the Pan American Competition! Congratulations Liz 🎉 #ShakeItUp #USBG #ClassicCocktails #BartenderChamp #CraftCocktails #BarandRestaurantExpo

United States Bartenders' Guild - @usbg.bsky.social presents the Classic Competition Winner! 🎉Congratulations to Jonathan Stanyard for shaking and stirring their way to victory with precision, creativity, and skill. Let’s hear it for Jonathan! 👏 #ShakeItUp #USBG #ClassicCocktails

Shake It Up 2025 is Live! Watch Now: cocktailnetworklive.com/live/?mibext...

Don’t wait until the last minute—get your submission in before it’s too late! Submit your creation now by visiting the link HERE: usbartendersguild.formstack.com/forms/2025_u... 🇪🇺 Campaign financed according to UE regulation no. 2021/2115 | Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests 🇮🇹

Last Call! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to become a USBG Guildhouse and be recognized as a Founding Member! Enjoy exclusive perks, including: ✅ Listing in The Guildhouse Directory to connect with patrons nationwide…

A Message from our Partners at Bar Convent Brooklyn Attention bar and beverage professionals! Registration for BCB Brooklyn is OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest trends, and elevate your craft…

@usbg.bsky.social Chapter Leader Abigail Gullo- USBG New Orleans, USBG Members Kayla Enkler and Natasha Van Duser- USBG New York, and Sophia Greathouse- USBG Member at Large chime in on “Recipes Celebrating Women in the Bar & Restaurant Industry” with Bar and Restaurant News.

A number of incredible submissions were received for Shake It Up 2025, the @usbg.bsky.social National Cocktail Competition, which identifies the US Classic and Flair Champions for the IBA - International Bartenders Association Global Competitions.

Meet @usbg.bsky.social Bar Summit THEODORE BREAUX T. A. Breaux is a native New Orleanian, research scientist, and distiller with over 30 years of experience studying absinthe. He is the founder of Jade Liqueurs and co-directed the effort to lift the USA’s 95-year ban on absinthe…

Last Call to register for the @usbg.bsky.social LEAD Online Learning with an upcoming educational online seminar: Women You Should Know in Scotch Whisky. Date: Thursday, March 20 Time: 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern Register HERE: tr.ee/yHSITbJqqI #usbg #USBGLEAD

From concept to creation—Fault Line, a unique collaboration with Balcones, brought together talented bartenders to explore innovation and craftsmanship with Texas whiskey. Get the full recap on this program HERE: usbg.org/news/fault-l...

We’d like to thank Saga Spirits Group, @usbg.bsky.social Gold Partner, for their dedication in supporting the Guild and its members. Saga Spirits Group Portfolio of Brands: True Story Whiskeys Brothers of the Leaf Rye Whiskey Learn more HERE www.linkedin.com/company/saga...

It's Wellness Wednesday! Did you know that laughter can boost your mood, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being? Celebrate National Let’s Laugh Day by adding a little humor to your day! Read More HERE: www.dcnewsnow.com/video/wellne... #WellnessWednesday #MentalHealth @dcnewsnow.bsky.social

INDUSTRY STORIES with @wineenthusiast.bsky.social: “Trump Tariffs, Spirits and What ‘Made in America’ Really Means" Like many made-in-the-USA spirits—the all-American single malt involves a global supply chain. In fact, even the most local craft spirits incorporate ingredients...