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Tech Meets Tannins: The Role of AI in Modern Event Planning

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The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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From eyebrow-raising splurges and quirky simple essentials to cultural events and TikTok trends that pushed consumers to hit “add to cart,” I thought this would be of interest to you and your readers! ” “Personalized sommelier experiences with paired tasting menus to the exact standards of our guest booking an event.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

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As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Make sure the effort you’ve put into planning your Halloween party pays off by advertising sufficiently and strategically in the weeks leading up to the event.

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Best Practices for Trimming Alcohol Overhead in the COVID World

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They can offer virtual tastings with Chilean wineries, Yoga in the vineyards of New Zealand, and a tour of the hotel in Chateauneuf du pape. This is the time to engage your guests with knowledge and events from the abundant direct contact available.

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For Marginalized Chefs, Are Pop-Ups the Path to Success?

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For chef Preeti Mistry, who helped conceptualize the series with J Vineyards, developing Shifting the Lens was a way to center chefs of color who put their values and politics at the forefront of their work, but who may not have their own restaurant at which to showcase their talents.

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Enhancing Guest-Centric Experiences with QR Code Technology and Time-Tested Human Connections

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The future of dining might feature meta-events, sending diners on a virtual journey to the vineyard where their wine was cultivated. This data can be leveraged for informed decision-making, enabling businesses to anticipate service needs based on data-driven analysis.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

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Chardonnay represents approximately 70% of vineyards and (almost always) makes up 100% of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, characterized by its exclusively white grape composition. acre vineyard adjacent to the winery purchased back in 1935 and largely considered one of the region’s most exceptional terroirs.