PAULANER
The German beer maker has named ANDY GLASER as Chief Executive Officer of Paulaner USA. He succeeds STEVE HAUSER, who is leaving the company after 10 successful years. In his new role, Glaser will tap into his extensive beverage industry experience, focusing on adapting the Paulaner brand within the US market... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
ED GAVAZZI, Warehouse Manager, Taunton Wine & Spirits for Martignetti Companies retired on December 27 after a 71-year career with the company. He is the longest-serving member of Martignetti since its founding 116 years ago. Hired back in 1954 in one of the original stores in the North End, Eddie... Read More
THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The Brewers Association has appointed BART WATSON president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the not-for-profit trade association. As the current vice president of strategy and membership and the former chief economist of the Brewers Association, Bart is a well-known and respected voice in the industry. Watson succeeds BOB PEASE,... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
ANTHONY FRASCO has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Beer, Equity Manager of Quality Beverage. In his new role, Anthony will oversee the day-to-day management of Martignetti’s beer and alternative products business. He will collaborate across sales, operations, and finance teams to meet the evolving needs of customers while fostering... Read More
ITALIAN LOVE WINES
By Seema Tikare In the late Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day was close to the awakening of spring. February 14th in the Julian calendar fell at the end of the month and coincided with the first signs of spring shoots and blossoms and perhaps the mating season for birds. As a... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE CLOVER LEAF COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady It’s February which means Valentine’s Day might have you inspired to drink pink! If you know your way around classic cocktails, you’ve likely sipped a Clover Club Cocktail. Perhaps you’ve even had one at Julie Reiner’s famous Brooklyn Cocktail bar, which takes its name from the empinkened,... Read More
A DRINK WITH TED KENNEDY
By Maia Merrill Gosselin Walk into Lucca Restaurant & Bar in the North End on any given evening and chances are that you’ll find Ted Kennedy working the floor, chatting with customers, delivering food and drinks, and generally entertaining the masses. Why is this notable? Because Ted isn’t a server,... Read More
MAKE MINE A MANHATTAN
By Kirsten Amann The holiday season is now behind us and while a good percentage of the population embarks on their “New Year, New You” resolutions and Dry January, I will ignore this trend and reach for something stronger. I wholeheartedly support the “no and low” served movement but I... Read More
STONEFACE BREWING, A HIDDEN GEM IN NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
By Andy Crouch Tucked just outside Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Stoneface Brewing has quietly been making solid beers in an industrial building near the Piscataqua River. First opened in early 2014, the brewery continues to thrive, with its tap room usually full of eager drinkers. The owners prioritize sustainability, and... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE FANCIULLI COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady In keeping with the theme of drinking for those who can’t this month (I support your Dry January, though!), I recommend raising a Fanciulli Cocktail. This drink is similar to a Manhattan, but deploys a bit of Fernet-Branca, making it a bit darker, spicier, and perhaps more... Read More