Under the Influence of Larry Stone
Peers and protégés reflect on how the wine virtuoso’s keen intellect and generous spirit impacted their careers
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Pairing Sparklers with Casual Fare
Katie Morton’s strategy for choosing antipasti-friendly sparkling wines at Danny Meyer’s Vini e Fritti
Confronting Sexual Harassment in the Drinks Industry
Managers take a stand against workplace harassment with staff training programs and zero-tolerance policies
3 Approaches for Organizing a Wine List
Wine directors from around the country discuss how they structure their wine lists
How a Newly Minted Master Sommelier Sells Wines
Jackson Rohrbaugh at Seattle’s Canlis on the importance of listening and observing on the floor
How to Run a Beverage Program Across State Lines
Top beverage managers offer advice on managing wine and spirits programs in multiple jurisdictions
Why You Should Work in Various Industry Roles
Hopping from tier to tier may be the quickest way to understand the industry and develop your career
Challenging Customers to Try New Wines
How Melissa Davis, beverage director of Staplehouse in Atlanta, builds trust and sells adventurous bottles
Courtney Olson Spotlights California Whites at Coi
The wine director at San Francisco’s newest three-star Michelin restaurant on why she promotes wines from her home state
Crafting One of LA’s Best Wine Lists—at a Pizza Joint
Helen Johannesen shares the strategy behind her innovative program at Jon & Vinny’s
The Wright Stuff: Jim Meehan’s Design Concept for Prairie School
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School philosophy, Meehan uses design to maximize guests’ experience at his new Chicago bar
Selling Wines from Arizona and Beyond
When Pavle Milic, the beverage director and co-owner of Scottsdale’s FnB, isn’t selling Arizona wines, he resorts to Plan B
