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The Buzz About Nick Polydoroff

June 25, 2021 6:05 pm Published by Comments Off on The Buzz About Nick Polydoroff

Back Bar USA talked with Nick Polydoroff, Portfolio Execution Manager for Las Vegas, Nevada with the Hive Strategic Marketing Agency, about how his role has helped him serve the LGBTQ+ community.


Pride Is On The (Blue) Horizon

June 23, 2021 9:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Pride Is On The (Blue) Horizon

Drink in Pride Month with the Blue Horizon, a specialty cocktail by Ray Allen Fritz in partnership with Hendrick’s Lunar, representing a brighter future with limitless possibilities.


The Spirit Of Community With Cathy & Kara

June 23, 2021 9:50 pm Published by Comments Off on The Spirit Of Community With Cathy & Kara

Meet Cathy Plourde and Kara Larson, co-owners, founders and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits, home of Rhodium gins, vodkas, and liqueurs—New England’s only LGBTQ Spirits brand!


Behind The Stick With Raul Faria

June 23, 2021 9:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Behind The Stick With Raul Faria

Back Bar USA caught up with Raul Faria, Portfolio Specialist for Pernod-Ricard, to chat about his love of the job, the importance of inclusion and how others can show support for the LGBTQ+ community.


Puttin’ On The Fritz

June 23, 2021 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Puttin’ On The Fritz

Ray Allen Fritz, bartender at Blue Smoke in New York City and LGBTQ+ community member and advocate shares his inspiration behind the Blue Horizon cocktail, what pride means to him and more.


David Suk: The Rising Star Behind Craft Moonshine

June 21, 2021 10:56 pm Published by Comments Off on David Suk: The Rising Star Behind Craft Moonshine

Don’t miss the conversation between Back Bar USA and David Suk, Founder and CEO of Saint Luna, a gay-owned and operated spirit poised to re-invent the perception of moonshine.


A New York Sip of Mind: Mother of Exiles

March 12, 2021 11:18 pm Published by Comments Off on A New York Sip of Mind: Mother of Exiles

The Manhattan may be a quintessential NYC cocktail, but Nick Bennet’s Mother of Exiles is a twist on this classic recipe that pays homage to the city’s amazing cast of characters. Learn more!


Coming Together: Mark Maynard on the Emergence of NYC

March 12, 2021 11:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Coming Together: Mark Maynard on the Emergence of NYC

Back Bar USA chats with Mark Maynard, Director of Operations at Union Square Hospitality Group, about his thoughts on the future of New York City and the one trend he could get behind.