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JUNE ISSUE 2024 COVER IMAGE David Grutman, Founder of Groot Hospitality PUBLISHER MICHAEL POLITZ Michael@fb101.com DIRECTOR & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LAUREN KANE Lauren.Kane@fbmagazine.com SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER SHELBY POLITZ Shelby.Politz@fbmagazine.co DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMATIC SALES BARB ROGERS Programmatic@fbmagazine.com ACCOUNT MANAGERS LENORE O’MEARA Lenore.Omeara@fbmagazine.co DAVID JACOBS David.Jacobs@fbmagazine.co AUSTIN VALDEZ Austin.Valdez@fbmagazine.co SUSAN GOLD Susan.Gold@fbmagazine.com CONTRIBUTING EDITORS MICHAEL POLITZ STEPHANIE BLITZ CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LAUREN MCINDOO LENORE O’MEARA DAVID JACOBS SUSAN GOLD SHELBY POLITZ ETHAN BALSAMO AUSTIN VALDEZ RYAN SLATTERY

We honor and remember the support of Chef Kerry Simon, Gary Cantor, Robin Leach, Chef Paul Prudhomme, & Gary Coles

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Contents June 2024 Inside this issue Page 5

Celeb Cover Feature

David Grutman

Page 15

Beverage News

Boba “N” Tings

Page 19

Beverage News:

BeatBox: Three New Fruit-Filled Flavors

Page 22

Franchises

Wing-Snob

Page 25

Industry Leaders

Miele Freshwater Dishwasher

Page 29

Chef Highlight

Marc Falsetto

Page 33

Chef Highlight

Chef Nick Sharpe

Page 37

Event Highlight

Unilever

Page 41

Spirits

Eric LeGrand Bourbon

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Hospitality

Hudson Street Hospitality Group

Page 49

Books

Paul Scheer

Page 53

Event Highlight

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Page 57

Industry Leaders

think4D

Page 61

Spirits

Sweet Florida Whiskey

Page 65

Editor’s Top Pick

Page 101

Brand Cover Feature

Fundación El Cristia

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DAVID GRUTMAN

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Gekko

GROOT HOSPITALITY:

FROM BARTENDER TO HOSPITALITY MOGUL When dining out, a guest expects to receive professional

name for himself with an iconic infusion of high energy

customer service and great food in an enjoyable

and transformative luxury across an impressive portfolio

atmosphere. It all sounds nice but there’s nothing that

of restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs. As a native

stands out about the experience. If you’re looking to be

˓̇ͅʧɒʧǸ˷ջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ͣ​̻ͣ̇ڑ‬ɤͣ​ͣɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫̇˓ڑ‬Τɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ̻​̻ͅɤɆʧǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬

fully immersed in the enticing world of entertainment

Miami’s wide array of food, beverage, and hotel options.

ɒʧ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ա‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧΤɤͣͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤɆʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫ڑ‬

Bringing a fresh perspective to the table, he has managed

the right ways.

to transform this city into a modern hotspot.

TǸΤʧɒ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷΃̇ ڑ‬ɒɤͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬

̇ͅ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷ͅ΃̇˃ ڑ‬ɤζ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅɤ˓ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅɆɤɒռ‫ ڑ‬Åʹ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬

ʊ˓̇ȿǸ˓˓ζ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷̇Ψ˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧɤ˓ɒռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬

matter of one idea leading to the next, using innovation

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Komodo Miami

and determination to bring them

the bold decision to transition

to life. “I have never set out to

to a $30,000-a-year manager

revolutionize

position,

the

industry…I

sacrificing

financial

wanted to fill a niche market

comfort for invaluable industry

need that wasn’t currently being

knowledge. This move allowed

met in Miami,” said Grutman.

him to learn the operational

“I

a

ins and outs that would later

restaurant with high energy and

developed

Komodo

as

become the foundation of his

great food. Instead of focusing

entrepreneurial success.

on just one vertical, I found a way to seamlessly merge

A significant turning point in

entertainment

ͅ΃ʹ˰Ǹ˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ψʔɤ˷‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰ڑ‬ɤʹ‫ڑ‬

and

culinary

delight.”

Jeff Soffer, his current business partner in LIV Miami and Las

˓ʹʔ̇΃ʊʔ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬

Vegas. Jeff was a visionary in

a

the

name

for

himself

among

hospitality

industry

and

celebrities and the exclusive,

proved to be instrumental in

high-end nightlife scene — it

Ǹ˓˓̇Ψʧ˷ʊ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤα̻Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬

ΨǸͣ˷ժʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ΨǸζͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͣɤռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸɒ‫ڑ‬

his horizons. When Soffer was

to take risks, make tough choices

̻̇ɤ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹ˷̇ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ɤȿ˓ɤǸ΃‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ĘǸͣ‫ڑ‬

and work extremely hard to get

Vegas, he eagerly anticipated

to where he is today. Starting out

having Komodo and Papi (two

as a bartender at a restaurant in

̇ʅ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔ˓ζ‫΃̇ͣ ڑ‬ʊʔʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʅʹɤͅ‫ڑ‬

Τɤ˷ʹ΃ͅǸ‫ ڑ‬ģǸ˓˓ջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫΃́ ڑ‬ʧɆˋ˓ζ‫ڑ‬

dining experiences) under its

realized

roof, marking a new chapter in

his

passion

for

the

hospitality industry. Bartending

collaborative

was lucrative, providing a six-

ʹʔɤͣɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ψ̇‫ͅʹ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˓ȿ˓Ǹύɤͣͅռ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬

figure income, but he wanted to

also has many other notable

delve deeper into the intricacies of

partnerships including Pharrell

ʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ͣʧ˷ɤͣ​ͣռ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇ջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬

William and Bad Bunny.

ventures

among

“I have never set out to revolutionize the industry…

I wanted to fill a niche market need that wasn’t currently being met in Miami,” said Grutman.

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“My vision extends beyond just serving great food. I want every guest to leave my restaurants eager to share their experience with friends, on social media, and to return for more,” said Grutman.

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A new chapter.

A new set of challenges.

Venturing

far

tomahawk steak presented in a gold briefcase

from easy. Establishing credibility outside of

into

entrepreneurship

was

with a light and music show that engages the

˷ʧʊʔʹ˓ʧʅɤ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˰˰ɤ˷ͣɤ‫ڑ‬ɤʅʅ̇ͅʹռ‫ڑ‬Tɤ̻ͣʧʹɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬

entire dining room. There is also the Bad Bunny

̇ȿͣʹǸɆ˓ɤͣջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫̻ڑ‬ɤͣͅɤΤɤͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫΃ͣڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬

ɒɤͣ​ͣɤͅʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ ڑ‬ɤˋˋ̇‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫˓ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹͣ‫ڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʅʧͅɤջ‫ʹڑ̇ͅڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬ɤ˰̇˷‫ڑ‬

launched his first restaurant, Komodo, in 2015.

tree at Casadonna.

Ƌʧ˷Ɇɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇɤ̻ʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ď̇˰̇ɒ̇ջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬ portfolio has expanded to include multiple

In

successful restaurants in Miami, Las Vegas, and

ͣ̇ɆʧǸ˓‫˰ ڑ‬ɤɒʧǸ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇ͅ˷ɤͣͅʹ̇˷ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬

Dallas. “My vision extends beyond just serving

¡̻̇ͣʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζժͣ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤʹʧ˷ʊ‫ͅʹͣڑ‬Ǹʹɤʊζռ‫ʹڑͣ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃ͣʹͅζ‫ڑ‬

great food. I want every guest to leave my

ɤΤ̇˓Τɤͣջ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤǸ˰‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰˰ʧʹʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬

restaurants eager to share their experience

to adapting and integrating new technologies

with friends, on social media, and to return for

to stay ahead of the curve. The brand’s strong

more,” said Grutman. “This is achieved through

social media presence has been pivotal in its

the incredible marketing and experiential team

ͣ΃ɆɆɤͣ​ͣջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓̇Ψʧ˷ʊ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤʅʅɤɆʹʧΤɤ˓ζ‫ڑ‬

at Groot Hospitality. We continuously find

connect with and engage its audience.

addition

to

the

in-person

atmosphere,

ways to create unique experiences that we’ve deemed as escapist fun.”

ͣ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ʹʧ˷΃ɤͣ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤα̻Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬ well-established brands nationwide, the team

Escapist

fun

feeling

of

encapsulates

the

exhilarating

strategically tailors the offerings to each market.

life

behind

and

ͅ΃ʹ˰Ǹ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆ̇ʊ˷ʧύɤͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ΨʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅˋͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ģʧǸ˰ʧ‫ڑ‬

ɤ˷ʹɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸ˷ʹǸͣʹʧɆǸ˓‫ ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒռ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬

might not resonate in Las Vegas or Dallas, and

experiences are designed to transport guests

ΤʧɆɤ‫ ڑ‬ΤɤͣͅǸռ‫_ ڑ‬ǸɆʔ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ɆǸʹʧ̇˷‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬Τʧɒɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ڑ‬

from their everyday routines into a 360-degree

experience, ensuring that guests have something

immersive environment. A signature example

new to look forward to, even if they’ve visited

is the Beefcase at Papi Steak, a 52 oz. wagyu

Ǹ˷̇ʹʔɤͅ‫˷̇ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ͅڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹͣռ

leaving

daily

Papi Steak Las Vegas

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A day in the life

Being in this industry is a 24/7 commitment.

ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ΃ʹ΃ͅɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑͣˋ̇​̇˓ڑ‬ȿͅʧʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬

The days start early and end late with a

it continues to expand worldwide, introducing

rigorous schedule of meetings, calls, and

new concepts in hotels, restaurants, bars,

ʔǸ˷ɒͣՑ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʧ˷Τ̇˓Τɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬

˓̇΃˷ʊɤͣջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓΃ȿͣռ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤǸ˰ժͣ‫ڑ‬

venues. Whether it’s discussing strategies

passion for what they do drives them to seek

with the nightlife team or overseeing dinner

out the next exciting location and opportunity.

service, being accessible and present is key

ƙʔɤͅɤժͣ‫ ڑ̇˷ ڑ‬ɒ̇΃ȿʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫˰ʹ΃ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ʹʧ˷΃ɤ‫ڑ‬

to success. “The most fulfilling aspect of

serving up priceless experiences to everyone

my work is creating special experiences for

who steps foot inside one of his restaurants.

others. This industry doesn’t allow for anyone to rest on their laurels,” said Grutman. “From new concepts and dishes to unique music moments, it’s an ever-evolving challenge that I embrace wholeheartedly.”

Komodo Las Vegas

Papi Steak Miami

Check out the impressive list of Groot Hospitality venues and make a reservation.

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LIV Las Vegas LIV Miami

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YOU STEP INTO YOUR KITCHEN EACH DAY READY TO START ANEW. PREP THE STATIONS. REVIEW THE SCHEDULE. FIRE UP THE STOVETOP. EACH ACT CARRIED OUT WITH PURPOSE. YOU’VE CURATED A MENU, CREATED A SPACE AND BUILT A REPUTATION. AS A CHEF AND RESTAURANTER, YOUR FOOD IS YOUR IDENTITY. AS YOU BEGIN COOKING, YOU REACH FOR THE INGREDIENTS THAT WILL BRING IT ALL TO LIFE. MAKE SURE THOSE INGREDIENTS ARE MADE WITH A SIMILAR SENSE OF PURPOSE — TO PROVIDE THE BEST FLAVORS WHILE DOING GOOD FOR THE WORLD.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR KITCHEN. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

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With Frontier Co-op®, it literally starts from the ground up — working with farmers across the globe to provide responsibly sourced products that benefit both the planet and the people who live on it. What began with two people and a clear mission has grown to a global presence. It goes beyond simply farming herbs and spices and cultivating soil; it’s about bettering the communities in which they’re grown and nurturing the land. And through that commitment, ensuring every product you use is pure and of the highest quality.

from Sri Lanka or the versatility of Kumaon black tea harvested along the majestic Himalayans, there is never a doubt that you’re cooking with the finest. And with their array of offerings, you can buy a pinch or a pound to suit your needs.

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Boba“N”Tings Where Boba and Pop Culture Collide

By Ryan Slattery

Boba tea is having a moment. The popular Taiwanese drink–made with tea and tapioca balls (or boba)–has flourished across the U.S. and especially Southern California. The sweet treat, which is available in a near endless amount of varieties and flavors, is especially refreshing on a warm sunny day.

One such shop to find it is Boba “N” Tings. Located in Reseda, California, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, this boba tea house is truly one-of-akind. Paying homage to not only to the art of creating your own drink, but the Japanese-inspired Boba “N” Tings goes beyond, doubling as an anime house that carries many rare collectibles including ones only available in Japan.

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“I’ve always been a huge fan of boba,

the people and things you want

anime,

to protect. It’s just about being

and

collectibles–the

real

exclusive stuff. I love the culture,”

true to yourself.”

says owner Michelangelo Falcon, as he talks about the decision to open

Of course, the collectibles–and

the store. “We decided we wanted to

freebies like stickers and pins

launch a boba shop that doubles as a

when you buy a designated

creative house.”

drink–along

with

Falcon’s

artistry are only one part of What Falcon alludes to when he says

the story. It’s about the boba.

creative house is he’s looking to create

And Boba “N” Tings delivers

a brand and franchise Boba “N” Tings

above and beyond with quality

and the characters associated with it.

drinks guests seek. They’re

Falcon has drawn the shop logos and

loaded with flavor and that

took pen to paper to create its mascot

unique boba-bursting texture

as well. It’s a panda named Ting that

fans crave. And while traditional

Falcon (who calls it his spirit animal)

drinks like matcha green tea

has tattooed on his body.

and tiger milk tea rule the menu, customers to the two-year-old

“Our goal is to create a world for

shop have the ability to build

Ting,” Falcon reveals. “We think of it

their own drink, which Falcon

as his shop. It’s where he invites all his

says most opt to do.

friends to come and make drinks and just hang out.”

Between

the

flavored milk,

teas,

choices

of

Falcon jokes but he does have plans

sweet

drizzles,

decadent

to incorporate his original cartoon

popping pearls, and fruit jellies,

character among the famous Hello

Falcon says there are more than

Kitty, Funko Pop, and Bearbrick

3,000 combinations of drinks

collectibles shelved all over the store.

a customer could create. The

He says he plans to create friends

drinks are available in three

for Ting. Perhaps a pink-dyed husky

sizes (16-, 24- and 32-ounces)

modeled after his own dog or a

so the bigger the drink the more

chicken character as a mascot to a

loaded it can be.

fresh

fruit,

second shop he’s eyeing that may sell chicken wings. He wants to sell Ting

“People love our build-your-

merchandise that include t-shirts,

own option,” Falcon says. “They

plushies, keychains and enamel pins.

really get to be as creative as possible. Just really pack it in.

“Ting ties into the culture we’re

This is your cheat meal and your

trying to create,” Falcon says. “We

cheat snack all in one.”

want an environment that kids have fun coming into. Ting is based on

For more information visit:

friendship. Like all of anime culture,

bobantings.com

he’s about the people you love and

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“I’ve always been a huge fan of boba, anime, and collectibles– the real exclusive stuff.

I love the culture...” says owner Michelangelo Falcon

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RTD INNOVATOR BEATBOX INTRODUCES HARD TEA VARIETY PACK FEATURING THREE NEW FRUIT-FILLED FLAVORS Mango, Peach and Lemonade Join The Original Party Punch Hard Tea As BeatBox Continues To Expand Retail Footprint BeatBox, leading ready-to-drink cocktail innovator, introduces their ˓Ǹʹɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɤα̻Ǹ˷ͣʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹζ‫ ڑ‬ŶǸɆˋջ‫ ڑ‬ʅɤǸʹ΃ͅʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˓˓‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ʅʧ˓ɤͣռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬DžǸͅʧɤʹζ‫ ڑ‬ŶǸɆˋ‫̇˃ ڑ‬ʧ˷ͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͅɤǸɒζ‫ڑ‬ ̻̻̇΃˓Ǹͅ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ͣʧΤɤ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ͣ ڑ‬ʧʊ˷Ǹʹ΃ͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫ ڑ‬ŶǸͅʹζ‫ڑ‬ Punch flavors. All three new flavors are brewed with real tea, low in sugar, and pack an 11.1% ABV kick, highlighting the fruit tastes of Mango, Peach and Lemonade.

BeatBox has been a pioneer in the RTD space since the launch of their ̇ͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅʹζ‫ڑ‬Ŷ΃˷Ɇʔɤͣջ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ψɤ˓Ɇ̇˰ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ͣʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ζǸ˓‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʊ̇ͅΨʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͣɤռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬ ˷̇˷ՑɆǸͅȿ̇˷Ǹʹɤɒ‫ڑ˓˓΃ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋͣ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˓ڑ‬ɤͣ​ͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸ˷‫ڑ‬ʔǸ˓ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃ͣڑ‬ʊǸͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʔǸ˓ʅ‫ڑ‬ the carbs compared to other “hard” teas on the market, specifically 100 calories and 36 Carbs. ƙʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷Ǹɒɤ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ڑ‬ԻͅɤǸ˓‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇˷ɒɤͅʅ΃˓‫ڑ‬ ˰ʧα‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʊζ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤ˰̇˷ͣԼջ‫ ڑ‬ŶɤǸɆʔ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ԻͅɤǸ˓‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˷΃ͣ ڑ‬Ց ͅʧ̻ɤ˷ɤɒ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤǸɆʔɤͣԼ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ģǸ˷ʊ̇‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ԻǸ‫ ڑ‬ʅ΃˷‫ ڑ‬ʅ΃ͣʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤǸ˓‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤǸ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬

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ʹǸͣʹζ‫ͅ ڑ‬ʧ̻ɤ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʊ̇ɤͣԼջ‫̇˃ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇ͅ ڑ‬ʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫̇˃ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ Ɇ̇˓˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫΃˰ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ɇʔ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʹʧɆʧ̻Ǹʹʧ̇˷ռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹ̇​̇˰ͣ ڑ‬ʔջ‫ڑ‬ confident flavor with subtle hints of lemon, and the new brand additions provide consumers an expanded fruit focused variety of exciting and flavorful options. ծLjɤժͅɤ‫ڑ‬ɤαɆʧʹɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʅ΃ͅʹʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ʧ˓ɒ‫ʹڑʹ΃̇ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬AɤǸʹȦα‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ͣʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ Ψʧʹʔ‫˓ڑͅ΃̇ڑ‬Ǹʹɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹζ‫̻ڑ‬ǸɆˋ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔռ‫ڑ‬ŀ΃ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸͣ‫ڑ‬ really show our commitment to innovation and our passion for crafting cocktails that celebrate delicious flavor, all packed with an 11.1% abv punch. As we continue to expand our retail footprint, we aim to bring more of these new and exciting flavors to fans nationwide,” says Zech ͅǸ˷Ɇʧͣջ‫ڑ‬DžʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬Ŷͅɤͣʧɒɤ˷ʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ģǸͅˋɤʹʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬AɤǸʹȦαռ BeatBox tetra packaging is recyclable and eco-friendly, with the environmental footprint a continued focus of priority to the brand.

“This launch is not just about diversifying our product line—it’s about opening doors to new retail partnerships and tapping into different

Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤʊ˰ɤ˷ʹͣռ‫ ڑ‬Aζ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇ͅɒ΃Ɇʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹζ‫̻ ڑ‬ǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ Ψɤժͅɤ‫̻ͣ̇ ڑ‬ʧʹʧ̇˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬AɤǸʹȦα‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɆǸ̻ʹ΃ͅɤ‫̇ͅ˰ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋʧ˷ʊ‫̇ ڑ‬ɆɆǸͣʧ̇˷ͣռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ goal is to make BeatBox a go-to choice across a wider array of venues and moments, broadening our market presence and driving growth in new and exciting directions,” states Phil Jamison, EVP of Sales at BeatBox. ƙʔɤ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹζ‫̻ڑ‬ǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̇˷ڑ‬Ψ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫˷ڑ‬Ǹʹʧ̇˷Ψʧɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤʹǸʧ˓ɤͣͅ‫΃ͣڑ‬Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬ Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ԗ‫˓_ڑ‬ɤΤɤ˷ջ‫ڑ‬žʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧɒջ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇ʹǸ˓‫ڑ‬Ljʧ˷ɤջ‫ڑ‬žǸ˓̻ʔͣջ‫ڑ‬Ƌ˰Ǹͅʹ‫ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ǹ˓ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫̇˓ڑ‬ɆǸ˓‫ڑ‬ ˓ʧ́΃̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Τɤ˷ʧɤ˷Ɇɤ‫̇ͅʹͣڑ‬ɤͣռ‫ڑ ڑ‬ʅ΃˓˓‫̇ͅʹͣڑ‬ɤ‫˓ڑ‬ʧͣʹ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇΃˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ www. beatboxbeverages.com.

ABOUT BEATBOX BEVERAGES AɤǸʹȦα‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ծŀͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅʹζ‫ڑ‬Ŷ΃˷Ɇʔջկ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʅ΃˷‫ڑ‬԰‫ʹͣ̇˷ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʊʧɆ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬ in a sustainable & resealable package, now also offering an array of ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅʅ΃˓‫¡ڑ‬Ǹͅɒ‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸͣռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɤ̻‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͣ​ͣʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫˓ڑ‬ʧΤɤ‫ͣ΃˰ڑ‬ʧɆջ‫ڑͅ΃̇ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰˰΃˷ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ of super fans, and creating fun, BeatBox has become the brand that’s bringing the party to the alcohol industry. The journey began in 2012 in the live music capital of the world, Austin, TX, and the energy was contagious. So much so, that BeatBox was able to secure the largest investment in SharkTank history from Mark Cuban who, “invested in BeatBox because at heart I’m a 25 year old and saw that this is going ʹ̇‫ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͅʹζ‫̻ڑ‬ʔɤ˷̇˰ɤ˷̇˷ռկ‫ڑ‬AɤǸʹȦα‫΃́ڑ‬ʧɆˋ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ʧ˓ʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ˰‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤ‫ڑ‬ leaders helping to define a new category of “Party Punch.” BeatBox has

an impressive roster of famous investors in music and entertainment, ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ģǸͅˋ‫ڑ‬I΃ȿǸ˷ջ‫ڑ‬ž̇ȿ‫ڑ‬Tζͅɒɤˋջ‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅʹζ‫ ڑ‬ǸΤ̇ͅջ‫ڑ‬Ę̇΃ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬Iʔʧ˓ɒջ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒ‫ڑ‬ Times Ahead, and many more. Today, BeatBox has become one of the fastest growing brands innovating the alcohol industry and the ɒͅʧ˷ˋ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔ̇ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ģʧ˓˓ɤ˷˷ʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˓ڑ‬ɤʊǸ˓‫ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷‫ڑ‬ǭ‫ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋɤͣͅռ‫ڑ‬Åʹͣ‫ڑ‬ passion for music, and connection to its consumers, has also made it the fastest growing and most engaged alcohol brand on social media.

Like Mark Cuban said, this is a company that sells fun, and if anyone ever asks what this brand is all about, tell them that “BeatBox Brings ʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅʹζԱկ‫̇˓˓̇ ڑ‬Ψ‫̇ͣڑ˷̇ڑ‬ɆʧǸ˓‫˰ڑ‬ɤɒʧǸ‫ڑ‬ՃȿɤǸʹȿ̇αȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Τʧͣʧʹ‫˓˷̇ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ at www.beatboxbeverages.com.

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Our goal is to make BeatBox a go-to choice across a wider array of venues and moments, broadening our market presence and driving growth in new and exciting directions,” states Phil Jamison, EVP of Sales at BeatBox. June Issue 2024 v Food & Beverage Magazine | Page 20

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FROM ZERO TO 60: A Franchise’s Recipe for Expansion

By Brian Shunia, Wing Snob Co Founder

Behind every thriving franchise expansion, there are essential ingredients that contribute to its success. Leading the growth of a single location into a robust network of establishments spanning cities or even countries is undeniably exhilarating. The journey from zero to 60 locations is not a stroke of luck or fate. Åʹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧͅɤͣ‫˰ڑ‬ɤʹʧɆ΃˓̇΃ͣ‫˓̻ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷ʧ˷ʊջ‫ͅʹͣڑ‬ǸʹɤʊʧɆ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɆʧͣʧ̇˷Ց˰Ǹˋʧ˷ʊջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɤ̻‫˷΃ڑ‬ɒɤͣͅʹǸ˷ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ of the industry landscape, and more.

Strategic Location Selection The adage “location, location, location” couldn’t be truer for restaurant franchises. Ƌɤ˓ɤɆʹʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ɆǸʹʧ̇˷‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹζͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇΃˷ɒǸʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣռ‫ ڑ‬ŶɤͅʔǸ̻ͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤ́΃Ǹ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ as important is understanding a specific area’s demographics, foot traffic, and Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ȿɤʔǸΤʧ̇ͣͅռ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇʔʧͣ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ͣʧΤɤ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤʹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤͣɤǸͅɆʔ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʧɒɤ˷ʹʧʅζ‫ڑ‬ prime locations that align with their target audience. In addition to understanding the broader market dynamics, it’s imperative for restaurant franchises to identify their target customers and discern their dining habits. Knowing who their customers are and where they prefer to dine enables franchisors to pinpoint the most suitable locations for their establishments. This involves delving deeper into consumer demographics, psychographics, and lifestyle preferences to create a comprehensive customer profile.

̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ͣʹǸ˷Ɇɤջ‫ڑ‬ʧʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͅʊɤʹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˰̇ʊͅǸ̻ʔʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣʧͣʹͣ‫̻ͅڑ‬ʧ˰Ǹͅʧ˓ζ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃˷ʊ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ʅɤͣ​ͣʧ̇˷Ǹ˓ͣ‫ڑ‬ with busy lifestyles, locating the restaurant in a commercial district with convenient access to offices and public transportation would be strategic. Conversely, if the target audience is families with children, selecting a location near residential areas and schools might be more advantageous. By aligning the location with the preferences and behaviors of their target customers, restaurant franchises can enhance their chances of attracting and retaining loyal patrons. Åʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤ́΃Ǹ˓˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˰̻̇ͅʹǸ˷ʹ‫ˋ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤɤ̻‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫˰ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅǸ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤ‫ڑ‬ ɤα̻Ǹ˷ͣʧ̇˷‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹͅʊɤ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ̻ɤ˷ɒͣ‫ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅǸ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤɤͣռ‫ ڑ‬Aɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤɆʹʧΤɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ your recruitment process, seeking individuals or groups who not only possess the financial resources but also share your passion for the brand and dedication to its success. Look for those who align with your values and vision, as they will be your brand ambassadors on the ground.

Robust Operational Support Behind every successful restaurant franchise expansion is a robust and highly ̇ͅʊǸ˷ʧύɤɒ‫ͣڑʹ̻̇ͅ​̻΃ͣڑ‬ζͣʹɤ˰ռ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇʔʧͣ̇ͣͅ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬Τʧɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰̻ͅɤʔɤ˷ͣʧΤɤ‫ͅʹڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ʊͅǸ˰ͣ‫ڑ‬ covering everything from operational procedures to customer service protocols.

İ˷ͣʧͣʹɤ˷Ɇζ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ˋ ڑ‬ɤζջ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷ͣ΃ͅʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅǸ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ʹǸʧ˷ͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˰ɤ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ standards and brand experience.

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İ˷ʹʧ˷΃̇΃ͣ‫ڑʹ̻̇ͅ​̻΃ͣڑ‬ɒ̇ɤͣ˷ժʹ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹʅʹɤͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʊͅǸ˷ɒ‫̻̇ڑ‬ɤ˷ʧ˷ʊռ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤɤͣ‫ͣڑ‬ʔ̇΃˓ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆɤʧΤɤ‫˷̇ڑ‬ʊ̇ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ assistance, including marketing initiatives, supply chain management, and technological upgrades. This unwavering support empowers franchisees to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences while staying aligned with the brand’s vision.

Adaptable Menu Innovation In the competitive landscape of the food industry, innovation is the lifeblood of success.

Restaurant franchises must strike a delicate balance between maintaining signature dishes loyal customers love and introducing new menu items to captivate evolving tastes.

Menu innovation goes beyond just culinary creativity; it encompasses consumer trends, dietary preferences, and cultural influences. Whether it’s offering plant-based options to cater to healthconscious diners or incorporating global flavors to appeal to diverse palates, staying ahead of ʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͅΤɤ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̻ڑ‬ǸͅǸ˰̇΃˷ʹռ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ڑ‬ɤ˰ȿͅǸɆɤ‫˰ڑ‬ɤ˷΃‫ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧ̇˷‫˓˷̇ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬ζ‫ʹͣڑ‬Ǹζ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ڑ‬ foster a sense of excitement that keeps customers coming back for more.

Brand Consistency and Integrity At the heart of every successful restaurant franchise expansion lies a commitment to brand consistency and integrity. Maintaining a cohesive brand identity across all locations instills trust Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ˓ʧǸȿʧ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˰̇˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͣʹ̇˰ɤͣͅռ‫ʹڑ˰̇ͅ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇˓ڑ‬ʊ̇‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɆ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇ڑ‬ΤɤͅǸ˓˓‫ڑ‬Ǹ˰ȿʧǸ˷Ɇɤջ‫ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ should reflect the brand’s core values.

İ˷ͣʧͣʹɤ˷Ɇζ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤζ̇˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Τʧͣ΃Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬Ǹ̻ͣɤɆʹͣւ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇ̇˰̻Ǹͣ​ͣɤͣ‫ͣڑ‬ɤͅΤʧɆɤ‫ʹͣڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒǸͅɒͣջ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ɒ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫ڑ‬

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At the heart of every successful restaurant franchise expansion lies a commitment to brand consistency and integrity

Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇ ڑ‬ΤɤͅǸ˓˓‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͣʹ̇˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤռ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇʔʧͣɤɤͣ‫ ڑʹͣ΃˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒʔɤͅɤ‫ͅʹͣ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ guidelines to ensure that each visit to any franchise location is synonymous with excellence. Additionally, safeguarding brand integrity entails proactive ˰ɤǸͣ΃ͅɤͣ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹɒɒͅɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ​ͣ΃ɤͣ‫˓ʹ̻˰̻̇ͅڑ‬ζռ‫ڑ‬ŀ̻ɤ˷‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰˰΃˷ʧɆǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ɆʔǸ˷˷ɤ˓ͣ‫ڑ‬ between franchisors and franchisees foster collaboration and enable swift resolutions, preserving the brand’s reputation.

The success of a restaurant franchise expansion hinges on a delicate interplay of strategic planning, operational excellence, innovation, and brand integrity. By meticulously cultivating these essential factors, franchise expansions can not only thrive but also leave a lasting imprint in the dynamic world of dining.

Open communication channels between franchisors and franchisees foster collaboration and enable swift resolutions, preserving the brand’s reputation.

Brian Shunia

Co-founder and CEO, Wing Snob Brian Shunia’s journey to establishing a company with an annual turnover of $25 million in a span of just six years is a fascinating one. His educational journey took an unexpected turn when he dropped out of high school during his sophomore year. This situation, however, propelled him to explore alternative paths to success. His exploration led him to the food industry, a sector where he found his true calling and has been contributing for nearly two decades.

Shunia, who co-founded the company with partner Jack Mashini, has a deep love for serving, satisfying, and feeding people. His passion for the food industry is the driving force behind his success.

Under Shunia’s leadership, Wing Snob consistently strives to identify market trends and deficiencies and address them effectively. The company introduced a learning management system platform designed to assist franchisees in streamlining their employee onboarding and training processes, thereby facilitating Wing Snob’s growth.

For Shunia, the establishment of Wing Snob is his crowning achievement. The successful expansion of the company, its profitability, and the creation of a loyal customer base are sources of immense pride for him.

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By Paulo Rocha, Head of Sales, HCS Business Unit, Miele Professional U.S.

In the world of dining, cleanliness and presentation are essential. Whether it’s a casual café or an upscale restaurant, customers expect a pristine and welcoming environment where every detail adds to their overall experience. One necessary but often unnoticed element is the dishwasher in use.

A diner’s first impression often comes from the table. Clean glassware, shiny cutlery and spotless plates show the restaurant’s commitment to quality. But achieving this level of cleanliness every single cycle can be a challenge with traditional tank dishwashers. Freshwater dishwashers are meeting this challenge and setting a new standard for hygiene and efficiency in dining operations.

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Unmatched cleanliness Unlike conventional dishwashers that reuse the same (often dirty) water, freshwater dishwashers bring in clean water for each wash and rinse cycle, resulting in consistently high-cleaning performance and hygiene with every wash.

This means every dish, glass and piece of cutlery is washed in clean water, free from leftover food and detergent. The result is exceptionally clean and hygienic tableware – without water spots and residue. Additionally, tankless technology eliminates the need for pre-rinsing, while still ensuring sparkling clean dishes and glassware.

Enhanced dining experience Dining is about more than just taste and smell – the look of the table setting also matters. A spotless plate can make a meal more appealing, and a clean glass can make a drink more enjoyable. Customers notice and appreciate the attention to detail, which can improve their overall impression of the restaurant.

That attention to detail makes customers feel appreciated and valued, and more likely to both return and recommend the restaurant to others.

Consistency and reliability For any dining operation, reputation is crucial. Even a small mistake, like a smudge on a glass or residue on a fork, can ruin an otherwise good experience.

Freshwater dishwashers’ exceptional cleaning performance helps prevent these issues, resulting in a level of reliability that helps a restaurant keep its good name.

Using advanced dishwashing technology also demonstrates a restaurant’s commitment to excellence and innovation and tells customers and industry peers the restaurant is dedicated to providing the best experience possible. This dedication can set a restaurant apart in a crowded market, where customers look for not just a meal, but a memorable experience.

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Supporting sustainability

About Paulo Rocha

Despite using fresh water for each cycle, modern freshwater dishwashers are designed to optimize water usage. In fact, they often use less water and detergent overall by being more efficient in their cycles, which helps restaurants meet their sustainability goals.

Shorter, more efficient cleaning cycles reduce the time dishes spend in the machine while maintaining superior cleanliness. By using water wisely and reducing the need for multiple washes, freshwater dishwashers can help restaurants be more efficient and environmentally friendly without sacrificing quality.

As the Head of Sales for the HCS (HoReCa, Care, and Self-Service) Business Unit at Miele USA, Paulo has been leading a team of sales professionals for over seven years, developing and executing sales strategies, and expanding the market share and customer base of Miele’s professional products and solutions. With decades of industry experience, Rocha has knowledge and expertise on laundry solutions like wetcleaning, specialty textiles/garments and disinfection (thermal & and chemical), across a variety of vertical markets like hospitality, healthcare, emergency services, veterinary and marine. He is passionate about innovation, quality and sustainability, and strives to provide the best solutions for the diverse and evolving needs of the market.

From kitchen to table Freshwater dishwashers can be the quiet heroes of an efficient, quality-focused kitchen. Their key role in making sure the tableware is always spotless translates to a standard-setting experience at the table for customers looking to turn meals into memories.

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̇ͅ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζջ‫΃ͣڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸժͣ‫ڑ‬ʔ̻̇ͣʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃ͣʹͅζ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ɤ˓΃ͣʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ ɆǸʹɆʔʧ˷ʊ‫˓ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇ʹʹ˓ɤռ‫ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ģǸͅɆ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ջ‫ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ͅڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹͣ‫ڑ‬ that people love is a lifelong pursuit.

Ȧͅ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ŀʹʹ̇ΨǸջ‫ ڑ‬IǸ˷ǸɒǸ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ˷‫˷ ڑ‬ǸʹʧΤɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ψʔ̇‫ ڑ‬ʧ˰˰ʧʊͅǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ ʹ̇‫ ڑ‬ī̇ͅʹʔ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫̇˰ ڑ‬Τɤɒ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ his family in his teens and started working at the Miami restaurant his father and uncle owned. “My dad and uncle had a restaurant in Miami and on Sundays I would go in and cut the bread. By 16, I was bartending there. ¡̻̇ͣʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫˰ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓̇​̇ɒռկ Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ ڑ‬Ψɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʊͅǸɒ΃Ǹʹɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧΤɤͣͅʧʹζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ Iɤ˷ʹͅǸ˓‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԎԐ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ˷ʹͅǸʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ʅʧ˷Ǹ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ and real estate, but hospitality continued to call his name. ¡ɤ‫̇ͅڑ‬ʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓˓ζ‫̇˰ڑ‬Τɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ģʧǸ˰ʧ‫΃ͣͅ΃̻ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤǸ˓‫ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬ career but had an opportunity to purchase a restaurant in ԐԎԎԘ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ṫ΃ȿ˓ɤʹͅɤɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ̇¡ڑ‬ɤ˓‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ṪΨ˷ʹ̇Ψ˷‫ڑ‬ģʧǸ˰ʧռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔǸʹ‫ڑ‬ restaurant, by the way, was the very same restaurant his father Page 29 | Food & Beverage Magazine v June Issue 2024

Ǹ˷ɒ‫˷΃ ڑ‬Ɇ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸɒ‫̇ ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ԏԙԙԎͣռ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆǸ˓˓ͣ‫ڑ‬

̇ͅ˰‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ͅʊɤͣͅ‫ʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ǸɆ̇ͣ‫̻ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧύύǸͣջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ ڑ‬Ψ̇˷ժʹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇʔ̇​̇ͣɤ‫ڑ‬

the moment he realized that his life had come full circle. “I

between them when it comes to a favorite. “I love them all.

had goosebumps and the tears started rolling. Real estate

It’s like having different kids. I don’t have any, but they say

was booming, but I just pulled the trigger,” he recalls.

you never love one more than the other.”

Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹ˰ɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑʹ̻̇ͣ ڑ‬Ŷͅʧ˰̇ժͣ‫ ڑ‬žɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ę̇΃˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇ͅ΃ʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ʅǸʹʔɤͅջ‫ڑ‬žʧɆ̇ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷Ɇ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷̇‫ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬

ƙʔɤͅɤ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹջ‫ ڑ‬ʔ̇ΨɤΤɤͅջ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫˃̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬

fold.

particularly proud of: The collaborative effort with Anthony Aͅ΃˷̇‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ŶǸʹ‫ڑ‬ģǸͅύǸ˷̇‫ͅڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤΤʧʹǸ˓ʧύɤ‫ڑ‬ʧɆ̇˷ʧɆ‫ڑʹ̇ͅ ڑ‬ĘǸ΃ɒɤͅɒǸ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬

ʅʹɤͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅɤ˷ɒʧ̻ʧʹ̇΃ͣ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤǸ˓ջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ժͣ‫ڑ‬

restaurant Anthony’s Runway 84. The restaurant, which

ͅɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʊǸʧ˷ɤɒ‫˰̇˰ ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹ΃˰ռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫̻̇ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ̻΃ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬

opened in 1982, underwent an extensive renovation and

ʅʧͣͅʹ‫ ڑ‬žŀĎրAž žջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ͅʊɤͅ‫΃̻ ڑ‬ȿջ‫ ڑ‬ΨʔʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤΨ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʅ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬

reopened in January 2023 as an Italian supper club that

˓̇ɆǸʹʧ̇˷ͣռ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ˷‫̻̇ڑ‬ɤ˷ɤɒ‫¡ڑ‬ʧ˰˰Ǹͣͅʔɤɤ‫ڑ‬Ŷ΃ȿ˓ʧɆ‫ͣ΃̇¡ڑ‬ɤջ‫ڑ‬

would be a fitting backdrop to Ray Liotta and Lorraine

the first of several Tacocraft restaurants, and Pizza Craft.

AͅǸɆɆ̇‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒʅɤ˓˓Ǹͣռ‫ڑ‬

Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹζͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ˋ ڑ‬ɤζ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧͣʹɤ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬

ծLjɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔ̇΃ʊʔʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧʹջկ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹζͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧ˷ʊջ‫ڑ‬

public. If he sees a good spot for a restaurant, he’ll first

“We blended family history and recipes with chef-driven

research what the neighborhood needs. “We develop the

ʹɤɆʔ˷ʧ́΃ɤͣ‫ͅʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ͣʅ̇ͅ˰‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧɆ̇˷ʧɆ‫̻ͣ ڑ‬ǸɆɤռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰ȿʧ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬

Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ̻ʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤʧʊʔȿ̇ͅʔ̇​̇ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧͣ​ͣʧ˷ʊջկ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹζͣռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ˷‫ڑ‬

Neopolitan, Calabrese and New York experiences came

partners with his executive chef, Cordon Bleu graduate

together.”

Robbyns Martinez to create a menu that’s both delicious Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ̻​̻̇ͅǸɆʔǸȿ˓ɤռ‫ ڑ‬Å˷‫ʹ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ջ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫¡ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬

ƙʔ̇΃ʊʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ժͣ‫̻ ڑ‬ʔʧ˓̻̇ͣ̇ʔζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫̻̇ ڑ‬ɤ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬

̇ͅ΃̻‫˰ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ǹʊɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹȿ̇΃ʹ‫ͣڑ‬ɤΤɤ˷‫ڑ‬ɒʧʅʅɤͅɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ̻ʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫̇ͅ˰ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬

match the neighborhood’s needs has proven effective and

on the way.

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a little when looking toward the future. The restaurateur

ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ͣʧ˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫̇˰ڑ‬ɒɤ˓‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ɤαɆɤ˓˓ɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹʧɒ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ռ‫ڑ‬

has his heart set on several new concepts and, in a feat of

ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬I_ŀ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇΃˷ɒɤͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇˷‫ڑ‬

reverse engineering, this time he’s looking for locations to

ͣɤΤɤͅǸ˓‫ڑ‬ǸΨǸͅɒͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ǸɆɆ̇˓Ǹɒɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ծƥ˓ʹʧ˰Ǹʹɤ‫ڑ‬I_ŀկ‫ڑ‬

fit the concept.

ǸΨǸͅɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸ‫ڑ‬A΃ͣʧ˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬ĉ̇΃ͅ˷Ǹ˓ռ

“I’m working on an American concept, a new pizza concept, and an upscale American steakhouse,” he confides. Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ˋ̇​̇˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫̻ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͅ‫ڑ‬

Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇ջ‫ڑ‬Ψʔ̇‫˰ڑʹͣ΃˃ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˰ڑ‬ʧ˓ɤͣʹ̇˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ԓԔʹʔ‫ڑ‬ birthday this year, says this is just the start of his success story. “I’m just getting my feet wet.”

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people thing

it’s a business. And like any Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ ڑ‬Ǹɒɒͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹջ‫ ڑ‬Ψʔʧ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤժ˓˓‫ڑ‬

business, you need to learn all

always love the restaurants

the aspects. You have to know

he has, he’s eager to expand to

finances and you have to know

other concepts. “My first concepts

leases in order to succeed.”

were burgers and tacos. I’m ready to expand into my American steakhouse concept. People are looking for more culinary

Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆ̇˰˰ɤ˷ɒͣ‫˷΃̇ͅ​ͅ΃ͣ ڑ‬ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ ζ̇΃ͣͅɤ˓ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ɤ˷ʹɤɒ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤ̻̇˓ɤռ‫ ڑ‬ծ ɤʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤǸʹ‫ڑ‬

options and more elevated experiences. Consumers’ tastes

team around you that you can trust — and a great lawyer

are changing and we want to grow with them,” he says.

to review all your documents.”

Å˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒջ‫ ڑ‬ΨʔǸʹɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ̻ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫̻̇ ڑ‬ɤ˷ͣջ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅʹͣڑ‬ʧΤɤͣ‫ڑ‬

ʧ˷Ǹ˓˓ζջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣɤʹʹ̇‫ͣڑ‬Ǹζͣ‫ڑ‬ʧʹժͣ‫ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬Ǹȿ̇΃ʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷̇˰ڑ‬ɤζ‫ڑ‬Օ‫ڑ‬ʧʹժͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹȿ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬

ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤαɆɤ˓˓ɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅΤʧɆɤռ‫ ڑ‬ծTǸ˷˷ζ‫ ڑ‬ģɤζɤͅ‫˷̇ ڑ‬Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬

the passion. “Don’t go into this business for money. Nothing

said that if you create a dish someone will copy it within

is easy, but if you live the business and eat and breathe it,

ten seconds. We focus on what we can control and what

opportunities will happen. You have to start somewhere.”

we can control is within our four walls. We go above and beyond for our guests, so everyone leaves happy.”

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Cece’s Roland Park Unveils Grand Opening Date, New Details And Renderings Ahead Of Debut In The Village Of Cross Keys Cece’s Roland Park to Bring an Elevated Dining Experience to Baltimore Led by Michelin-Starred Executive Chef Nick Sharpe

The Cordish Companies’ hospitality division is excited to announce the opening of Cece’s Roland Park in the Village of Cross Keys on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

The 7,000-square-foot interior and 3,500-square-foot exterior restaurant brings an elevated dining experience to Baltimore.

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Featuring the upscale design of Rebecca Jones, Cece’s Roland Park has a beautiful main interior dining space and adjacent Cece’s Kitchen, as well as an exquisite open-air courtyard, becoming the perfect venue for a variety of occasions including a meal with friends, date night, happy hour, family gatherings and special celebrations.

“It is incredibly exciting to see Cece’s Roland Park come to life as we prepare to open,” stated Reed Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “We are thrilled to have the immensely talented Chef Nick Sharpe as the driving force behind

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Cece’s. In marrying the redevelopment of Cross Keys with this elevated dining experience, we are confident that Cece’s Roland Park will fill a unique niche and become a cornerstone in the community for years to come.”

A Maryland native, Chef Sharpe began his culinary career nearly two decades ago and has worked under several chefs with James Beard awards and Michelin stars including Jeffrey Buben, Fabio Trabocchi, and Michael Mina. Prior to joining Cece’s, Chef Sharpe was with the Mina Group, most recently as Executive Chef at Michael Mina Bellagio, a Michelin onestar rated, Five Diamond Award-winning seafood restaurant with a focus on French and Japanese cuisine.

“It’s an honor to be able to come back to my home state of Maryland to join Cece’s Roland Park as Executive Chef,” stated Chef Nick Sharpe. “I’m excited to bring my experiences from working with some of the country’s most renowned chefs to Baltimore with a very special menu being curated especially for Cece’s. Cece’s eclectic offering of experiences will each be special, whether you’re coming in to enjoy our main interior dining space, enjoy hand crafted pastas and pizzas with the family in Cece’s Kitchen, or dine al fresco in the open-air courtyard.”

JOIN OUR TEAM Cece’s Roland Park is currently hiring 100 team members for a variety of front and back of house positions including Assistant General Managers, Dining Managers, Sales Builders, Sous Chefs, Servers, Cocktail Servers, Hosts, Lead Hosts, Food Runners, Bussers, Bartenders, Barbacks, Line Cooks, Pastry Cooks, Butchers, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. Learn more here or by visiting the Hiring Suite located within Cross Keys at 84 Village Square, Baltimore, MD 21210, adjacent to Williams Sonoma. The Hiring Suite is now open weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am – 4pm or by appointment on Monday and Friday. Contact Eric Oppel at eric@ cecesrolandpark.com for all front of house inquiries and Nick Sharpe at nsharpe@cecesrolandpark.com for all back of house inquiries.

Cece’s will be operated by Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful developers and operators of restaurant and entertainment concepts in the United States and a recognized leader in the food, beverage and entertainment industries. Interested candidates can expect a unique work environment with competitive wages, flexible schedules, meal discounts, team referral bonuses and exceptional career growth opportunities.

PRIVATE EVENT INQUIRIES Cece’s Roland Park, which features 7,000 square feet of indoor space and a 3,500-square-foot open-air courtyard, will offer the perfect venue for private events and special occasions. From happy hours to cocktail parties, galas, banquets, and receptions, Cece’s can accommodate guest counts up to 400 people. For more information and to book your event, contact Rachel Foster at rfoster@livehospitality.com.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at CecesRolandPark to stay up-to-date on new announcements. For more information, including hours of operation, please visit www.CecesRolandPark.com.

Reservations are now open and encouraged on OpenTable.

About the Village of Cross Keys Cross Keys was originally developed in 1965 by Jim Rouse, the visionary founder of The Rouse Company. The property was acquired by Baltimore-based Caves Valley Partners in 2020 and has been comprehensively redeveloped, including a complete renovation of Village Square and the addition of two new retail buildings. The fully completed development will include the addition of nearly

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350 apartments, as well as an additional office building. For more information, visit www.crosskeysbaltimore.com.

About The Cordish Companies The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˰ʧ˷ʊւ‫ ڑ‬İ˰˰ɤͅɆʧǸ˓‫ ڑ‬žɤǸ˓‫ʹͣ_ ڑ‬Ǹʹɤւ‫ʹ˷_ ڑ‬ɤͅʹǸʧ˷˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬TʧͣʹͅʧɆʹͣւ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̻̇ͅʹͣՑ ˷Ɇʔ̇ͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬TɤΤɤ˓̻̇˰ɤ˷ʹͣւ‫ʹ̇¡ ڑ‬ɤ˓ͣւ‫ ڑ‬žɤͣʧɒɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫ ڑ‬Ŷ̻̇ͅɤͅʹʧɤͣւ‫ ڑ‬žɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹͣւ‫ڑ‬ İΨ̇ͅˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̻ǸɆɤͣւ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ŶͅʧΤǸʹɤ‫΃́_ ڑ‬ʧʹζռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˷ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹͅʊɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫ ڑ‬ǸΨǸͅɒɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫̻ͅ˷΃ ڑ‬ɤɆɤɒɤ˷ʹɤɒ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤΤɤ˷‫ ڑ‬ƥͅȿǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ĘǸ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Å˷ͣʹʧʹ΃ʹɤ‫ڑ‬ Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of ΃˷ʧ́΃ɤ‫ͣڑ‬ʧʊ˷ʧʅʧɆǸ˷Ɇɤ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇʧʹʧɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ΨʔʧɆʔ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤζ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫̇˓ڑ‬ɆǸʹɤɒռ‫ڑڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬İͅɒʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬ Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, ɤ˷ʹɤͅʹǸʧ˷˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʔ̻̇ͣʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤͣʹʧ˷Ǹʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔ̇ͅ΃ʊʔ̇΃ʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country.

Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and ̻ͣ̇ͅʹͣՑǸ˷Ɇʔ̇ͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤͣʹʧ˷Ǹʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇΃˷ʹͅζռ‫ ڑ‬ŀΤɤͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʊɤ˷ɤͅǸʹʧ̇˷ͣջ‫ڑ‬ The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values ̇ʅ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹͅɤ̻ͅɤ˷ɤ΃ͅʧǸ˓‫̻ͣڑ‬ʧͅʧʹջ‫˷̇˓ڑ‬ʊՑʹɤͅ˰‫̻ڑ‬ɤͣ̇ͅ˷Ǹ˓‫ͅڑ‬ɤ˓Ǹʹʧ̇˷ͣʔʧ̻ͣջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹɤɒռ‫̇ͅ˰ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʅ̇ͅ˰Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Τʧͣʧʹ‫ڑ‬www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.

“The Cordish Companies,” “The Cordish Company” and “Cordish” are trademarks used under license by independent corporations, legal liability companies and partnerships (“Cordish Entities”). Each Cordish Entity is a separate, single-purpose legal entity that is solely responsible for its obligations and liabilities. No common operations or financial interdependency, and no intermingling of assets or liabilities of the Cordish Entities exists, or should be deemed to exist, as a result of the potential common reference to multiple independent entities operating under the names “Cordish,” “The Cordish Companies” or “The Cordish Company” here or elsewhere.

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About Live! Hospitality & Entertainment ĘʧΤɤԱ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬԰‫ʹ˷_ ڑ‬ɤͅʹǸʧ˷˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹͅʊɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑʹͣ̇˰ ڑ‬ successful developers and operators of restaurant and entertainment Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ̻ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ƋʹǸʹɤͣռ‫ ڑ‬žɤɆ̇ʊ˷ʧύɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤǸɒɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇​̇ɒջ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹɤͅʹǸʧ˷˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃ͣʹͅʧɤͣջ‫ڑ‬ĘʧΤɤԱ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬԰‫ڑ‬ Entertainment has created and developed multiple award-winning concepts including growth brands Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar, branded concepts such as NBC Sports Arena and Budweiser Brew ¡̇΃ͣɤջ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤͅʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̻ͣڑ‬ɤɆʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬ɤΤɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬Τɤ˷΃ɤͣ‫΃ͣڑ‬Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫˓ͅ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊʹ̇˷‫ڑ‬AǸɆˋζǸͅɒ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫̻ͅڑ‬ɤ˰ʧɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔɤʅͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇɤ˓ɤȿͅʧʹʧɤͣ‫˓ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ڑ‬ ΃ζ‫ ڑ‬ʧɤͅʧ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ƙ̇ͅζ‫ ڑ‬ʧˋ˰Ǹ˷ռ‫ ڑ‬Åʹͣ‫ʹ̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ʅ̇˓ʧ̇‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫̇ ڑ‬Τɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ԏԎԎ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Ɇɤ̻ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬ found at the front door of professional sports stadiums and arenas, high profile entertainment districts, and world-class casino resorts Ǹ̇ͅ΃˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇΃˷ʹͅζռ‫ڑ‬ĘʧΤɤԱ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬԰‫ʹ˷_ ڑ‬ɤͅʹǸʧ˷˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧΤʧͣʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ The Cordish Companies, one of the oldest and largest real estate development companies in the country now in its fourth generation of ̻ͅʧΤǸʹɤ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤ˓ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸ˰ʧ˓ζ‫̇ ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻ռ‫̇ͅ˰ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʅ̇ͅ˰Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇˃ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ team, please visit www.visitlive.com.

Media Contacts: Cari Furman, The Cordish Companies cfurman@cordish.com, 330 807 4079 Mitchell Brown Mitchell Brown Consulting/Village of Cross Keys mbrown@mbrownconsultant.com, 443 519 8856

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At the heart of the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago is the love of food. And Unilever Food Solutions and Future Menu Trends‫̇ʹ ڑʹ΃̻ ڑ‬ʊɤʹʔɤͅ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑʹͣ̇˰ ڑ‬ɤ˓̇́΃ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ nights for understanding why we do what we in our industry. ΃ɤͣʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ψɤͅɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷Τʧʹɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Esmé the Michelin Star restaurant under the culinary brilliance of Chef Jenner Tomaska, a visionary force in the world of gastronomy. With a deep-rooted passion for local and seasonal ingredients, Chef Jenner’s goals to unite the trends with an experience few will forget. ծģǸ˷ζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ΃ʹ΃ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ģɤ˷΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬ī̇ͅʹʔ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸ‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԐԓ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬ naturally align with our vision for a dynamic and interactive dining experience, so we were excited to collaborate with ƥ˷ʧ˓ɤΤɤͅ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ȿͅʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒͣ‫˓ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧʅɤջկ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹʧɒ‫ڑ‬ ĉɤ˷˷ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ƙ̇˰ǸͣˋǸջ‫ ڑ‬Iʔɤʅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ŀΨ˷ɤͅջ‫˰ͣ_ ڑ‬ɨռ‫ ڑ‬ծLjɤ‫ʹ΃ ڑ‬ʧ˓ʧύɤɒ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ɆǸ˓‫ڑ‬ ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓̇˷ʊͣʧɒɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧ˓ɤΤɤͅժͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ڑ‬ ¡ɤ˓˓˰Ǹ˷˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ď˷̇ͅ​ͅ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɒɤΤɤ˓̻̇‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˰ڑ‬ɤ˷΃‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫˓̇ʹڑ‬ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫̇ͅʹͣڑ‬ζջ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ each course representing at least one trend.” ŀ΃ͅ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ǹɒ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫̻ͣͅ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤǸΤɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɤɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ food scrap ingredients, creating a trio of flavors that when blended together created an interactive and delicious dressing. Innovative methods of recycling food scraps, that demonstrated a deep respect for the environment while still ɒɤ˓ʧΤɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ɤά΃ʧͣʧʹɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅռ Chef brought together his commitment to Local Abundance ΨʔʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫̻ ڑ‬Ǹ˓̻Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧͣʔ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅǸɆɤɒ‫˰ ڑͅ΃̇ ڑ‬ɤ˷΃ռ‫¡ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ innovative approach to minimizing waste while maximizing

flavor showcased a rare blend of creativity and sustainability.

Chef Jenner’s emphasis on reimagining Modernized Comfort ̇​̇ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆͣ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ǸͅʹʧͣʹʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ψɤ˓˓‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ɆɆ΃˓ɤ˷ʹջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ ʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬Ψɤͣ​ͣռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ΃ͅ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ɒʧͣʔ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ĘɤɆ̇ʔ̇˷‫ ڑ˷_ ڑ‬I˓Ǹζջ‫ڑ‬ which melted in my mouth and I felt like it push boundaries of flavor. Chef Jenner’s reverence for vegetables as culinary stars ͣʔʧ˷ɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔ̇ͅ΃ʊʔ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ɒʧͣʔɤͣջ‫ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹ˓Ǹɒ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇΃́΃ɤʹ‫ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ɤɒʧȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ art veggie deserts. ƥ˷ʧ˓ɤΤɤͅժͣ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷ժͣ‫ͅ΃ʹ΃ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ģɤ˷΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԐԓ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤʹǸʧ˓ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ trend and recipe guide packed with solutions to industrywide challenges, from cost-saving initiatives that ease labor shortages to recipes backed by forward-thinking trends. While ɤǸɆʔ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫˓ ڑ‬ʧΤɤ‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫̇ ڑ‬Ψ˷ջ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ΃ʹ΃ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ģɤ˷΃ͣ‫ڑ‬ trends naturally align to create vibrant, nourishing menus that both chefs and customers can feel good about. Ljʔɤ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰ɤͣ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤ˰ȿͅǸɆʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ΃ʹ΃ͅɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ɒջ‫˰ͣ_ ڑ‬ɨ‫ڑ‬ effortlessly incorporates key food trends that are shaping the Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒͣɆǸ̻ɤռ‫ ڑ‬Iʔɤʅ‫ ڑ‬ĉɤ˷˷ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫˷΃ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧ˓ɤΤɤͅժͣ‫ڑ‬ ΃ʹ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ģɤ˷΃‫ڑ‬ƙͅɤ˷ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ̻̇ͅʹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅʹʧͣʹͅζջ‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˰ͣ_ڑ‬ɨ‫ڑ‬ continue to redefine the dining experience, a true culinary exploration that embraces the future of food. _ͣ˰ɨժͣ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬Ψɤͣ​ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤʊͅǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ɒ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬ seamlessly into a single dining experience left me in awe. It was not just a meal but a journey through the future of food, where sustainability, creativity, and flavor harmoniously converged on each plate.

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LOCAL ABUNDANCE

LOW WASTE

THE NEW SHARING

Farm Egg and Asparagus, Fava Bean Tart, Plum and Kinmedai, Strawberry and Wagyu, Sunflower and Caviar

Spring Garden Salad and trio of colors

Dover Sole, Squash Vin Juane, Pine Nut

MODERNIZED COMFORT FOOD

IRRESISTIBLE VEGETABLES

Lechon en Clay, Mojo, Beans & Rice

Edible Art, Fennel, Green Tomato, Farmers Cheese, Zucchini

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MUSIC MATTERS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS NEW STUDY CONFIRMS MUSIC CAN INCREASE REVENUE AND BUILD CUSTOMER LOYALTY

89%

OF MILLENNIALS SAID THAT GOOD MUSIC MAKES A MORE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE

NEARLY

86%

70%

WOULD RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT IF THEY ENJOY THE MUSIC

86%

WOULD RETURN TO AN ESTABLISHMENT IF THEY LIKED THE FEATURED LIVE MUSIC

80%

OF MILLENNIALS SAID THAT HAVING NO MUSIC NEGATIVELY IMPACTS THEIR EXPERIENCE

SAY THAT MOST OF THE RESTAURANTS AND BARS THEY FREQUENT HAVE MUSIC PLAYING

IF GOOD MUSIC IS PLAYING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN A BMI MUSIC LICENSE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BMI.COM/EDE

NEARLY 80% WILL STAY LONGER

NEARLY 60% WILL BUY MORE FOOD OR DRINKS

70% MILLENNIALS 63% GEN X 56% GEN Z

BAR AND RESTAURANT OWNERS WEIGH IN

“

CHECK AVERAGE TENDS TO GO UP 5 TO 10% JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE GETTING THAT 2ND OR 3RD DRINK. REVENUES HAVE JUMPED ALMOST 25% ON THE NIGHTS THAT WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC. -BRIAN BREWERY OWNER, COLORADO AND UTAH

”

“

WITH LIVE MUSIC (…)

THERE WERE MORE LIQUOR SALES, AND THAT’S A 75% PROFIT MARGIN. -THOMAS OWNER, FAMILY ITALIAN RESTAURANT ATLANTA, GA

”

“

THE MORE UPBEAT, THE BETTER CHANCE FOR AN UPSELL, THE BETTER CHANCE THEY WANT TO STAY A LITTLE LONGER.

-CHRISTOPHER VINEYARD OWNER AND TASTING ROOM OPERATOR LOS ANGELES, CA

”

TO VIEW THE COMPLETE SURVEY, VISIT https://www.bmi.com/pdfs/publications/2023/bmi-value-music--research-analysis.pdf * A QUANTITATIVE ONLINE STUDY BY BMI AND NATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP (NRG) WAS ANSWERED BY 1,000 NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE PEOPLE AGE 21+ WHO REGULARLY VISIT EDES (AT LEAST 3X PER MONTH). TO REPRESENT THE B2B PERSPECTIVE, NRG CONDUCTED SIX IN-DEPTH-INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MANAGERS OF BARS AND RESTAURANTS.

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This spring, _ͅʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ ͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̻ʧͅʧʹͣ, a New Jerseybased bourbon brand, announced expansions to New York and Massachusetts. The news comes after the brand launched in March 2023, originally sold in-stores in New Jersey and Kentucky. Åʹժͣ‫̇˷ڑ‬Ψ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ͣڑ‬ɤ˓ɤɆʹ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ́΃̇ͅ‫̇ͅʹͣڑ‬ɤͣջ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͣͅջ‫ڑ‬ restaurants in all four states for everyone to enjoy. Å˷‫ڑ‬ģǸζջ‫ͅ_ڑ‬ʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ ͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ȧ΃ͅȿ̇˷‫ڑ‬ɤα̻Ǹ˷ɒɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬īɤΨ‫ڑ‬ York in a distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Company‫ڑ‬ՄžīTIՅջ‫˷̇ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors.

This July, the brand is expanding to Massachusetts in a distribution partnership with Martignetti Companies, the leading distributor of wines, spirits and beer in New England and the sixth largest wine and spirits distributor in the country. The back to back expansions will help the brand reach a new audience through key retailers.

_ͅʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ ͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ȧ΃ͅȿ̇˷‫ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇Ցʅ̇΃˷ɒɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ _ͅʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ ͅǸ˷ɒջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓˓ɤʊɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ʹȿǸ˓˓‫ڑ‬ defensive tackle-turned-businessman and spirits entrepreneur Brian Axelrod. Eric’s inspiring story has served as a foundation for the NJ-based ȿͅǸ˷ɒժͣ‫̇ͅʹͣڑ‬ζռ‫¡ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˓ڑ‬ʧʅɤ‫ڑ‬ɆʔǸ˷ʊɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ԐԎԏԎ‫ڑ‬Ψʔɤ˷‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ became paralyzed after a tackle while playing ʅ̇​̇ʹȿǸ˓˓‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ž΃ʹʊɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧΤɤͣͅʧʹζռ‫¡ڑ‬ɤժͣ‫̻ڑ‬ǸͅǸ˓ζύɤɒ‫ڑ‬ from the chest down and this injury inspired him ʹ̇‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ʅʧͣͅʹ‫̻ͣڑ‬ʧͅʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒռ‫¡ڑ‬ɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔɤɒ‫ڑ‬ the brand to end the stigma that those with disabilities aren’t able to enjoy the finer things in life. The purpose-driven brand is a Kentucky ƋʹͅǸʧʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬Ȧ΃ͅȿ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ɒʧͣʹʧ˓˓ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ŀΨɤ˷ͣȿ̇̇ͅջ‫ڑ‬ Kentucky, and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky. It ΨǸͣ‫ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʔɤǸͅʹ˓Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʊ̇ͅΨ˷‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ͅ˷ջ‫ڑ‬ limestone purified water, the freshest rye and barley available.

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The brand promises to donate $5.20 of every ɆǸͣɤ‫˓̇ͣڑ‬ɒ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ͅ_ڑ‬ʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ ͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ȧ΃ͅȿ̇˷‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ Iʔͅʧͣʹ̻̇ʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬԰‫ڑ‬TǸ˷Ǹ‫ڑ‬žɤɤΤɤ‫˷΃̇ ڑ‬ɒǸʹʧ̇˷ռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ foundation supports those living with and are impacted by paralysis by finding the cure for spinal cord injuries. The amount represents Eric’s ˷΃˰ȿɤͅ‫ڑ‬ՄԔԐՅ‫ڑ‬Ψʔʧ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓̻ڑ‬Ǹζɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ʹȿǸ˓˓‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ž΃ʹʊɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ ƥ˷ʧΤɤͣͅʧʹζռ‫ڑ‬Å˷‫ڑ‬ģǸͅɆʔ‫ڑ‬ԐԎԐԓջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇɤ˓ɤȿͅǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ its one-year anniversary and presented a check of $9,064.00 to the foundation.

Through this expansion, the brand is now available in New Jersey, Kentucky, New York, Massachusetts and is available DTC on ericlegrandwhiskey.com with a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750ML bottle.

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Matt Shendell, John DeLucie, Shaun Rose, Eytan Sugarman, Richie Romero, Andrea Lenna

Notable New York Restaurateur Eytan Sugarman Launches

Hudson Street Hospitality Group Along With Plans for The Hudson Club and Ownership of The Paris Cafe and Ambra Italian Restaurant ƋɤǸͣ̇˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬īɤΨ‫ ڑ‬Ǖ̇ͅˋ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹͅɤ̻ͅɤ˷ɤ΃ͅջ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸʹɤ΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ _ζʹǸ˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷ջ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰΃˓Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬ Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫̻΃̇ͅ ڑ‬ջ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅʧɆʧǸ˓‫˰΃ڑ‬ȿͅɤ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰̻Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬ʔ̇΃ͣʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ the multitude of his expeditiously growing empire, many years in the making. With his rapidly expanding Made In New York ŶʧύύǸ‫ڑ‬ɤ˰̻ʧͅɤ‫ڑ‬Մ ɤǸʹ΃ͅɤɒ‫ʹڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇Τɤͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬԰A‫΃ ڑ‬ʊ΃ͣʹ‫ڑ‬ԐԎԐԒՅջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ ͣ΃ɆɆɤͣ​ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑʹ˷΃¡ ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ ڑ‬I˓΃ȿջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇ ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣʹ̇ͅʧɆ‫ڑ‬ Ljʔʧʹɤ‫ͣ̇ͅ¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙǸΤɤͅ˷ջ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫̇˷ˋ ڑ‬Ψ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬īɤΨ‫ڑ‬ York hospitality landscape as a respected owner and operator for over twenty five years. Sugarman is also known among peers and hospitality industry alike for his strong sense of community and dedication to the people of New York City, layered with regular philanthropic endeavors.

ͅɤɆɤ˷ʹ˓ζ‫̻̇ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɤɒ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ΨʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬Džʧ˓˓Ǹʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹջ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ‫ڑ‬ Italia Trattoria.

ŶǸʧͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ڑ‬ Ɇ̇˰ɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻̇ͣڑ‬ʔʧͣʹʧɆǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ cocktail bar and restaurant, which will open its doors this Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬Ljɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬ԔԔʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹռ‫ʹͅ΃ ڑ‬ʔɤͅ˰̇ͅɤջ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ǸɆ́΃ʧͣʧʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣʹ̇ͅʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫ ڑ‬ԏԔԎ‫ ڑ‬ζɤǸͅ‫ڑ‬ old brasserie The Paris Cafe, and an ownership stake in the

ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˷̇˓ ڑ‬ʊ‫ڑ‬ overdue, as Sugarman, a respected hospitality leader, continues to be a voice for New York owners and operators, with goodhearted and pure interest in offering a positive contribution to the ever-evolving Manhattan landscape. Sugarman has spent the last decade focused on mainstay establishments, rather

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Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷ջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷ ڑ‬ǸʹʧΤɤ‫ ڑ‬īɤΨ‫ ڑ‬Ǖ̇ͅˋɤͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤΨ‫ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ̻΃ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ̻​̻ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ West Side, has been behind iconic restaurants and venues ͣ΃Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃ɤɒɤջ‫ڑ‬Tɤͣʹʧ˷̇ջ‫ڑ‬ƋʹͅǸΨȿɤͅ​ͅζժͣ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̻̇ͅʹͣ‫ͅ ڑ‬ʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔɤͅ˷‫ڑ‬ ¡̻̇ͣʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬AAŽջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹͣʹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɆǸɒɤջ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʔɤ˓˰‫ڑ‬ ̇ʅ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫΃ͣڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣʅ΃˓‫˰ڑ‬ʧɒʹ̇Ψ˷‫ʹͣڑ‬ɤǸˋ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͣڑ‬ɤǸʅ̇​̇ɒ‫ڑ‬ʔǸ΃˷ʹջ‫ڑʹ˷΃¡ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬ Club, which further established his name into the fine dining ̻ͣǸɆɤռ‫ڑʹ˷΃¡ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆͅɤǸʹɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʊ˓̇ͅζ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ԏԙԖԎժͣ‫ڑ‬īɤΨ‫ڑ‬Ǖ̇ͅˋ‫ڑ‬ through a ritzy steakhouse aesthetic featuring 50,000 lbs of marble, with an original design by renowned contemporary artist Roy Nachum and architect Studio Iyor.

than trendy spots that are short-lived. Sugarman’s vision for ¡΃ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͣɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤǸɒɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫ڑ‬ beliefs, actioned to form a group representative of his three decades in the business, therefore formulating an instrumental executive team comprised of a carefully chosen group of seasoned industry players and respected friends; Matt Ƌʔɤ˷ɒɤ˓˓‫ڑ‬ՄIʔʧɤʅ‫ڑ‬ŀ̻ɤͅǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ŀʅʅʧɆɤͅԼ‫ڑ‬՞‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ͣΨ̇ͅʹʔ‫ڑ‬ջ‫ڑ‬žʧɆʔʧɤ‫ڑ‬ž̇˰ɤ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ ՄIʔʧɤʅ‫ ڑ‬AͅǸ˷ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ŀʅʅʧɆɤͅԼ‫ ڑ‬՞‫¡ ڑ‬ɤǸͣͅǸζջ‫ ڑ‬īɤȿ΃˓Ǹջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ƋʔǸ΃˷‫ ڑ‬ž̇ͣɤ‫ڑ‬ ՄIʔʧɤʅ‫ڑ‬ģǸͅˋɤʹʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ŀʅʅʧɆɤͅԼ‫ڑ‬՞‫˓̇ ڑ‬ɒȿǸͅռ‫_ڑ‬αɤɆ΃ʹʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬Iʔɤʅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅʧͣ‫ڑ‬IǸʅɤ‫ڑ‬ĉ̇ʔ˷‫ڑ‬TɤĘ΃Ɇʧɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤͣ‫ڑ˷̇ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓̇ͅڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫¡ڑ‬ɤǸɒ‫ڑ‬ Chef of the group consulting on all venues overall, and Andrea Åɤ˷˷Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ŀ̻ɤͅǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͅջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇ͅڑ‬ʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫̇ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿͅǸռ ɒɒͣ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ŀΨ˷ɤͅ‫ڑ‬԰‫˷΃̇ ڑ‬ɒɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷ջ‫ڑ‬ “I want to continue to offer New Yorkers both new dining destinations and reinvent historic institutions, with an unwavering goal to continue to create familial, institutional spots for both local and visiting patrons that are inviting, hospitable, and aimed at the experience of the customer. The landmark spots preserve the history of the city, while our new creations are part of the continued, positive evolution.”

In 2018 Sugarman introduced the Made In New York Pizza brand, currently sitting at four locations around Manhattan ̻ͣǸ˷˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ljɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Džʧ˓˓Ǹʊɤ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ģʧɒʹ̇Ψ˷‫ڑ‬Ljɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬

Matt Shendell, Shaun Rose, Eytan Sugarman (Top), Richie Romero, Andrea Ienna, John DeLucie (Front)

Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ψ̇‫ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥ̻​̻ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ljɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʧɒɤջ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫̇˓ ڑ‬ɆǸʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ڑ‬ ͣɤʹ‫̻̇ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ˷ռ‫ڑ‬ģǸɒɤ‫ڑ‬Å˷‫ڑ‬īǕ‫ڑ‬ŶʧύύǸ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫̇˃ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅζ‫ڑ‬ DžǸζ˷ɤͅɆʔ΃ˋջ‫΃ ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ŀͣɤǸͅζջ‫ڑ‬Tĉ‫ڑ‬I˓΃ɤջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ŀ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬TʧͅɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˷ʹ˰Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ Ryan Tedder, at the hand of Sugarman. The pizza shops are designed with custom graffiti art and murals from both onthe-rise and established New York street artists, paired with delicious and authentic New York style pizza offerings. They serve as neighborhood staple pizzerias and in-demand delivery ɒɤͣʹʧ˷Ǹʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ģǸ˷ʔǸʹʹǸ˷ʧʹɤͣռ‫ڑ‬AǸͣͅʹ̇​̇˓‫ڑ‬Ƌ̻̇ͅʹͣ‫ڑ‬ծŀ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬Aʧʹɤկ‫ڑ‬ʔǸɒ‫ڑ‬ Immediately rated the signature pepperoni an 8.3 and classic cheese slide 7.9 within the first week of opening, paired with rave verbal reviews. Adds Sugarman, “The core values of Made In New York ultimately come from the culture of the brand. It was a brand born of passion, love, and friendship.” This is a mindset Sugarman is known for carrying into all of his projects, whenever possible.

In 2019, Sugarman bought the historic West Village landmark, Ljʔʧʹɤ‫ͣ̇ͅ¡ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬ƙǸΤɤͅ˷ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫΃̻ڑ‬ȿՑͣʹζ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸȿ˓ʧͣʔɤɒ‫ڑ‬ ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ԏԘԘԎջ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ɆǸʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ ڑ‬ԔԖԗ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹջ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒɤͅ‫̻ͅ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤͣɤͅΤɤ‫ڑ‬ its legacy, which includes the notoriety of regular patrons and literary icons like Bob Dylan, Dylan Thomas, and Jim Morrison. Ďɤɤ̻ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ΃ʹʔɤ˷ʹʧɆ‫ʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ljʔʧʹɤ‫ͣ̇ͅ¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒջ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˰ɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ ͅɤʧ˷Τɤ˷ʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ΨʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬Džʧ˓˓Ǹʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʔ̇˓ɤջ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ expanded the tavern footprint with a street side covered

The Paris Cafe

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Interior Shots of Ambra

dining patio, and floral exterior adornments which have ˋɤ̻ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ցɒɤ˰Ǹ˷ɒ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒͣɆǸ̻ɤ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬Ǹ̻˓ɤռ‫ڑ‬ The restaurant and bar offers an extensive lunch and dinner menu, and recently announced the introduction of weekend brunch, catering to the demand from area locals. ƙʔɤʧͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ջ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˷ɤ‫˰ڑ‬ɤ˷΃‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇΃ͣͅɤ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧʹɤ‫ڑ‬ΤǸͣʹջ‫ڑ‬ with signature drink favorites, known in the neighborhood for a staple happy hour layered with ongoing seasonal drink specials. Despite some resistance by neighbors during the ŶǸ˷ɒɤ˰ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ɒ΃ɤ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣڑ‬Ψʧʅʹ‫ڑ‬ɤΤ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬ȿ˓̇Ɇˋջ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ˰Ǹͅˋ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧɆˋ˓ζ‫ͅڑ‬ɤՑɤͣʹǸȿ˓ʧͣʔɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣɤ˓ʅ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˰̻̇ͅڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ ˷ɤʧʊʔȿ̇ͅʔ̇​̇ɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʊǸʹʔɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫̻ͣ ڑ‬ǸɆɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ΨʧɆʔ‫ڑ‬ ˓̇ɆǸ˓ͣջ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ψɤ˓˓‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ɒʧͣɆ̇Τɤͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʔ̇ʹ̻ͣ̇ʹ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͅ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷‫ڑ‬ ǭժɤͣͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ǸʹʹͅǸɆʹɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ʹ‫΃̻ ڑ‬ȿ‫ ڑ‬ǸɤͣʹʔɤʹʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ in search of more intimate, low-key downtown venues to ʅͅɤ́΃ɤ˷ʹռ‫ڑ‬ Interior Shots of Ambra

As Sugarman continues to expand his hospitality empire, ʹʔɤ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰ɤɒ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ʊ̇ͅ΃̻‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ڑ‬ ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ǸɆ́΃ʧͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫̇ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫ʹͣڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ljʔʧʹɤ‫ͣ̇ͅ¡ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬ƙǸΤɤͅ˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬ ȿ΃ύύʧ˷ʊ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤʧʊʔȿ̇ͅջ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ‫ ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ‫ ڑ‬ƙͅǸʹʹ̇ͅʧǸռ‫ڑ‬ ˰ȿͅǸջ‫̇˓ڑ‬ɆǸʹɤɒ‫˷ڑʹͣ΃˃ڑ‬ɤαʹ‫ڑ‬ɒ̇​̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ԔԖԙ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ʊǸʧ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ ˰΃Ɇʔ‫˓΃̻̻̇ ڑ‬Ǹͅʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ɒ΃ɤ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫̻ ڑ‬ʧɆʹ΃ͅɤͣ́΃ɤ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤʧʊʔȿ̇ͅʔ̇​̇ɒ‫ڑ‬ dining aesthetic, and incredible homemade Italian menu ȿζ‫_ڑ‬αɤɆ΃ʹʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬Iʔɤʅ‫ڑ‬ĉ̇ʔ˷‫ڑ‬TɤĘ΃ɆɆʧ‫ڑ‬Մ ͅǸ˰ɤͅɆζ‫ڑ‬ƙǸΤɤͅ˷ջ‫ڑ‬Ęʧ̇˷Լջ‫ڑ‬ ͣʧ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ƌɤ̻ʹɤ˰ȿɤͅ‫ڑ‬ԐԎԐԒ‫̻̇ڑ‬ɤ˷ʧ˷ʊռ‫¡ڑ‬ǸΤʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͅɤǸɒζ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɆ̇˰ɤ‫ڑ‬

“I want to continue to offer New Yorkers both new dining destinations and reinvent historic institutions, with an unwavering goal to continue to create familial, institutional spots for both local and visiting patrons that are inviting, hospitable, and aimed at the experience of the customer. The landmark spots preserve the history of the city, while our new creations are part of the continued, positive evolution.” ¡΃ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ŀΨ˷ɤͅ‫ڑ‬԰‫˷΃̇ ڑ‬ɒɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷

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Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸΤ̇ͅʧʹɤ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬՞Ęʧͣʹ‫ ڑ‬īɤΨ‫ ڑ‬Ǖ̇ͅˋ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤͣ̇ͅ˷Ǹ˓ʧʹʧɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸͣʔʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ community, Ambra not only serves delicious cuisine favorites inclusive of meat, vegan and seafood options, but features a full bar with an extensive mixology menu and wine program. ˓̇˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫˷ڑ‬ɤʧʊʔȿ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ljʔʧʹɤ‫ͣ̇ͅ¡ڑ‬ɤջ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇ͅɒ΃Ɇɤɒ‫ڑ‬ a new weekend brunch program timed to Spring 2024. The ownership stake creates a partnership between Sugarman and Ambra owner, restaurateur Andrea Ienna.

Also keeping with the desire to preserve Manhattan landmark haunts and watering holes that reek of history and incredible ͣʹ̇ͅζʹɤ˓˓ʧ˷ʊջ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ˷‫̇ڑ‬Ψ˷ɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ South Street restaurant and bar, The Paris Cafe, which dates ȿǸɆˋ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ԏԘԗԒռ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹͅɤɤʹ‫̻ͣ̇¡ ڑ‬ʧʹǸ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͅ​ͅɤ˷ʹ˓ζ‫˓̻ ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ the relaunch of New York City’s oldest brasserie, located at 119 South Street, with a strategy that still honors the history of The Paris Cafe but evolves it to current day appeal, with programming soon to be announced in conjunction with a ˰ɤ˷΃‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ʊͅǸ˰‫ͅʹڑ‬Ǹ˷ͣʅ̇ͅ˰Ǹʹʧ̇˷ռ‫ڑ‬Մ ǸΤ̇ͅʧʹɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ƙɤɒɒζ‫ڑ‬ ž̇​̇ͣɤΤɤ˓ʹ‫ڑ‬Ց‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʧ˰ɤԼջ‫ڑ‬ĉʧ˰˰ζ‫̇¡ڑ‬ʅʅǸջ‫ڑ‬Aʧ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ĎʧɒԼ During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Sugarman donated over 4,000 pies to hospitals and first responders, and he continues to offer Made In NY Pizza to those less fortunate on all major ʔ̇˓ʧɒǸζͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤɤ‫˰ڑ‬ɤǸ˓‫ڑڑ‬՞‫ڑ‬ƙʔǸ˷ˋͣʊʧΤʧ˷ʊջ‫ڑ‬IʔǸ˷΃ˋǸʔջ‫ڑ‬Iʔͅʧͣʹ˰Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ Ց‫ʹ ڑ̇ͣ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ̇˷ ڑ‬ʅǸ˰ʧ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ɒռ‫¡ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̻ ڑ‬ʔʧ˓Ǹ˷ʹʔ̻̇ͅζ‫˓΃ͅʹ ڑ‬ζ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ no end, always present at a variety of city wide charity galas and events annually, and also notably hosted a fundraiser with īɤΨ‫ڑ‬Ǖ̇ͅˋ‫ڑ‬ǕǸ˷ˋɤɤͣժ‫¡ڑ‬ʧʊʔ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇Ɇˋͣ‫̻̇¡ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ȿɤ˷ɤʅʧʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ΤʧɆʹʧ˰ͣ‫ڑ‬ ̇ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ŀˋ˓Ǹʔ̇˰Ǹ‫ͅ​ͅ΃¡ ڑ‬ʧɆǸ˷ɤͣռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ͣ̇‫ ڑ‬ʔ̇ͣʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ ʅ΃˷ɒͅǸʧͣɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ͅڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹͣ‫΃ͣڑ‬Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑʹ˷΃¡ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬

storm victims of Puerto Rico following the weather disaster ɒɤΤǸͣʹǸʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ŶͅǸζɤͣͅ‫ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬Ŷ΃ɤͅʹ̇‫ڑ‬žʧɆ̇ջ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇‫ڑ‬ʔ̇ͣʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬īǕ‫ڑ‬ǕǸ˷ˋɤɤ‫ڑ‬ legend Jorge Posada and Laura Posada, and entrepreneur Ǹͅζ‫ ڑ‬DžǸζ˷ɤͅɆʔ΃ˋռ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃ʊǸͅ˰Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤ‫΃́ ڑ‬ɤͣʹʧ̇˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ patronage and leveraging his resources to propel relief and support those in need. ƙʔɤ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ ڑ‬Τʧͣʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̇ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫̻ͣ΃ ڑ‬ɆǸ˓ɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ bar in midtown that will pay homage to vintage New York in a fully custom designed sexy yet sophisticated setting. The goal is to offer New York patrons an elegant and elevated cocktail bar and dining experience with a familial and inviting vibe. Sugarman, known amongst his peers for his keen eye for ɒɤʹǸʧ˓ջ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣʹͅ΃Ɇʹʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ͣڑ‬ɆͅǸʹɆʔջ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅˋʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ with the design team on every element of the much anticipated soon-to-open venue. Picture old New York with a modern twist, essentially a destination for those seeking a membership club ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˰ڑ‬ɤ˰ȿɤͣͅʔʧ̻‫ڑ‬ȿɤʧ˷ʊ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧͅɤɒռ‫ ڑ‬ɆɆɤͣ​ͣʧȿʧ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ and sophistication in one destination. ƙʔɤ‫΃¡ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿջ‫ͣڑ‬ʧ˰ʧ˓Ǹͅ‫ڑʹ˷΃¡ڑ̇ʹڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿջ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬ɆǸʹɤͅ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ elevated clientele, looking for a sophisticated yet fashionable evening, layered with glamor and class. The cuisine and culture ̇ʅ‫ڑʹ˷΃¡ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣʔ‫ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ʹǸʧ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣɤ˓ʅ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ʧ˷Ցɒɤ˰Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ dining destination for a decade now, at the hand of Sugarman’s ɒɤɒʧɆǸʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧͅɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ˋͣ ڑ‬ʧ˓˓ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Τʧͣʧ̇˷ռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫΃¡ ڑ‬ɒͣ̇˷‫ ڑ‬I˓΃ȿ‫ ڑ‬Ǹɒɒͣ‫ڑ‬ another level of sophistication to Sugarman’s repertoire, establishing an exclusive hospitality driven cocktail lounge and dining room, sure to serve the desire of the evolving New York clientele.

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at CHAIN Pop-Up in LA with Pernod Ricard USA Brands Photo credit : Startraks / Michael Simon

On Thursday, May 16th, notable actor and comedian Paul Scheer hosted his official book launch party at CHAIN pop-up in Los Angeles for his new book, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma.”

CHAIN is the World’s First Gourmet ‘Chain Food’ pop-up featuring Chef-driven versions of chain restaurant classics like Friendly’s, Pizza Hut and more with incredible interactive and retro inspired elements throughout the space to engage guests and consumers.

Founded by actor BJ Novak, in collaboration with chef Tim Hollingsworth, the immersive dining experience that reimagines familiar chain restaurant favorites is a time capsule of flavors and aesthetics for generations of consumers.

Codigo 1530 tequila, Absolut and Jameson liquor brands were featured at the event celebrating Paul’s new book. The speciality drinks included Paul’s Punch with Codigo 1530 tequila and FoutainStyle Vodka LemonLime which featured Absolut Vodka.

Notable guests in attendance among many actors and comedians included, Paul Scheer, Adam Scott, Jerry O’Connell, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson, Roman Royale, Kyle Newman, Rob Huebel, Jason Mantzoukas, Jack McBrayer, Tessa Sanchez GreenField and Michaela McManus.

“It’s a hilarious essay collection about trauma.

Yes, really.”—People Magazine Page 49 | Food & Beverage Magazine v June Issue 2024

From award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer, a candid and hilarious memoir-in-essays on coming to terms with childhood trauma and finding the joy in embracing your authentic self.

Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans and podcast listeners with stories about the odd, wild, and absurd details of his life. Yet these tales have pointed to deeper, more difficult truths that the actor and comedian has kept to himself. Now, he is finally ready to share those truths for the first time—but, of course, with a healthy dose of humor.

Chain https://eatatchain.com/ Codigo 1530 Tequila https://codigo1530.com/en-us/ Absolut Vodka https://www.absolut.com/en-us/ Jameson Irish Whiskey https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-us/

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Sprinkles and Smiles

Pinkbox Doughnuts Delivers Fun in Las Vegas and Beyond

By Ryan Slattery

There are doughnuts and then there’s Pinkbox Doughnuts.

“The name and logo really stood out, but it was unbranded,”

With its fanciful flavors, colorful box and fun atmosphere,

Siegel recalls. “So, I created a concept and a brand around the

Pinkbox Doughnuts has delivered an entirely new doughnut

name. Now, there’s not a detail that’s missed on the inside or

culture to Las Vegas. It’s a brand so many have fallen in love

out. Every single piece of the business is branded. It’s what we

Ψʧʹʔռ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ ڑ‬I_ŀ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹɤ̻ʔɤ˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʧɤʊɤ˓‫ ڑ‬ɒʧɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤʅ̇ͅɤ‫ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɆʔǸͣʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬

call “Pinkboxed out.”

Pinkbox in 2018.

As an eye-catching roadside attraction inspired by Willy Wonka “Being from Los Angeles, I grew up eating doughnuts my whole

and Disneyland, Siegel says his goal is to “spread smiles” and

life. There was a doughnut shop on every corner,” Siegel says.

“overwhelm the customer” with the whimsical decor and mind-

“But it was never on my mind to get into the business.”

blowing doughnut offerings.

That only happened when the businessman stumbled upon

“Pinkbox is a fun, modern day version of the old-fashioned

the brand when his wife brought home a box of doughnuts.

doughnut shop, with a few twists,” says Siegel.

¡ɤ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹʧɒ‫˷̇ڑ‬Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣڑ‬ǸΨ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷ڑ‬Ǹ˰ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇˓ڑ‬ʊ̇‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔ̇΃ʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ʔǸɒ‫ڑ‬ “unlimited potential.” At the time, Pinkbox consisted of two

The creative nature behind the doughnuts has built a cult-

small shops.

like following. Pinkbox has hundreds of doughnut varieties in rotation and routinely offers more than 70 types of doughnuts

“Pinkbox is a fun, modern day version of the old-fashioned doughnut shop, with a few twists,” says Siegel.

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in its display cases, yet it’s when Siegel pulls or retires a particular doughnut that he hears about it.

“We like to rotate flavors in and out,” he explains. ծŀʅʹɤ˷ջ‫ ڑ‬Ψʔɤ˷‫ ڑ‬Ψɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬Ψɤ‫ ڑ‬ʊɤʹ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤ˰ɤ˷ɒ̇΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅɤɤɒȿǸɆˋռ‫ڑ‬ People absolutely freak out. It happens all the time.

I don’t think there’s one doughnut that I removed where there was just total silence.” ŀʅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇΃ͣͅɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒ̇΃ʊʔ˷΃ʹͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸɒɤ‫ڑ‬ ǸΨǸζռ‫ڑ‬Ŷʧ˷ˋȿ̇αժͣ‫˓΃̻̻̇ڑʹͣ̇˰ڑ‬Ǹͅ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ŀ ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓̻ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷‫ڑ‬ʊ˓Ǹύɤɒ‫ڑ‬ American classic, while trademarked signatures like Pinky®, Pooh® and its DoughCro® line of croissant doughnuts in flavors like blueberry, Nutella, and maple-bacon are popular picks. The company also has licensed partnerships with the Raiders, Vegas ̇˓ɒɤ˷‫ڑ‬Ď˷ʧʊʔʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬IǸͅɤ‫ڑ‬AɤǸͣͅ‫̻̇ͅڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒɤɒ‫ڑ‬ doughnuts. In addition, Pinkbox releases seasonal flavors and a new doughnut of the month flavor. It’s an exhausting, but rewarding, dance that includes every-Thursday tastings to pick the next best flavor.

Siegel is big on appearances and the shops are meant to be entered and explored. Each Pinkbox location is different–Siegel says they don’t want to

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“But really our brand is for you to walk inside. I want you to walk in, see the case and be overwhelmed by the amount of doughnuts and that just can’t happen on a menu board.” - Siegel

ʹǸˋɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ծɆ̇​̇ˋʧɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃ʹʹɤͅկ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ̻​̻̇ͅǸɆʔռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˷Ɇɤ‫ ڑ‬ծʊ΃˷ʊՑʔ̇կ‫ʹ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ drive-thru concept, he admits he doesn’t love it as much even though drivers will soon navigate their cars through a ring of giant doughnuts upon its launch.

“We have some fun stuff coming,” Siegel says. “But really our brand is for you to walk inside. I want you to walk in, see the case and be overwhelmed by the amount of doughnuts and that just can’t happen on a menu board.”

In recent years Pinkbox has grown. The company now has 12 shops with nine in development and expansion outside of Las Vegas fired up. Siegel says the future includes several ͣʔ̻̇ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ƋǸ˓ʹ‫ ڑ‬ĘǸˋɤ‫ ڑ‬Iʧʹζջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷̇ʹʔɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Ƌʹռ‫ ڑ‬ɤ̇ͅʊɤջ‫ ڑ‬ƥʹǸʔջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ possibly Arizona.

“Slow and steady growth,” says Siegel. “I mean we’d love to have 500 stores tomorrow, but you know we want to make sure that we have everything right. Everything we do is about putting a smile on someone’s face.” ̇ͅ‫̇ͅ˰ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʅ̇ͅ˰Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬Τʧͣʧʹտ‫ڑ‬pinkboxdoughnuts.com

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A PACKAGING COMPANY WITH A HEART ͅǸȿ‫ ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸΤ̇ͅʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋջ‫ڑʹ΃̻ ڑ‬ on your cozy slippers and join me as I tell you the feelgood story of a company that is like a friendly and popular neighbor with a big heart – the one who knows his neighbors by name and owns all the right tools that everyone wants to borrow! think4D is not your average packaging company, but it’s a close-knit group of expert salespeople, designers, and project specialists that you’d want your parents/ family to meet. They are the company that you want to be friends with because they like to have fun while creating a lot of noise – albeit politely - and making a difference in people’s lives. They want you to read their story and find out more about them on a personal ˓ɤΤɤ˓ռ‫̇¡ڑ‬Ψ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ͣ​̻ͣ̇ڑ‬ʧȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ a company?

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Since the beginning, the think4D family is well-known for being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, but in today’s world of webcams and virtual interactions, customers crave real communication and connections to a living, breathing, caring individual who is available to answer every ́΃ɤͣʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ʹ̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤͅɤͣʹͣ‫ڑ‬ and be flexible with time, design and production issues. Ęɤʹժͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫΃́ ڑ‬ʧɆˋ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤɤˋ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬ of our customers, a grassroots company who discovered think4D when they needed us the most…. and it was all about timing. Patrick Steptoe, of the Luther Dryers company recognized a kindred spirit in think4D as he met with the team, talked and formed a close partnership in the beverage packaging industry.

Luther

Dryers Lemonade had a legacy born from the idea and resourcefulness of one man, a centuries-old family recipe, and a product waiting to be dressed up in just the right package. This is where the ingenuity and packaging expertise of think4D came in, because a fantastic product called Luther Dryers Lemonade, became a great product, that literally jumped off the shelves simply through the magic of packaging. But it’s more than just getting the job done in a timely manner.

In Patrick’s own words, he explained, “….it’s all about building relationships, as you deal with projects; ………and I think it’s important when a company can really get the vision that you’re trying to convey, as far as your packaging and a company that’s willing to

listen, and at least have an interest, and not just be so tied up with what their perception of what your vision is. Those are some of the things that really swayed me. And I’m glad I have because the relationship is great, and we’re ongoing as we keep working on additional projects.”

As if this story isn’t compelling enough, there’s more to tell. think4D has always had a secret weapon at their disposal: employee-ownership. ƙʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ͣʧ˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫̇˰ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓‫ ڑ‬ȿɤɆǸ΃ͣɤ‫ ڑ‬Ψʔɤ˷‫ڑ‬ an employee is an owner, they look at every aspect of the business in a different light. The salespeople, designers, and production staff are more likely to ensure that the words they speak and the products that pass through their hands are crafted to the best of their ability. There’s a

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certain unspoken guarantee that all employeėΨ˷ɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧΤɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹջ‫ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ͣڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ time. Why? Because, their reputation is on the line, not to mention the reputations of their fellow employee-owners and think4D, the company that has provided the umbrella under which they work.

After all is said and done, the conclusion of this story is actually just the beginning, for our customers and our employee-owners. We would like nothing better than to create a lasting partnership with you and write each packaging story based on your individuality and our expertise. We care about every person and every project that we engage with because think4D is a packaging company with a heart. Ljɤ˓Ɇ̇˰ɤ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔʧ˷ˋԓT‫ڑ‬՟‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ջ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ and have a seat. We’ll help you tell your story to the world.

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Sweet +ORÊGD Whiskey A Craft Whiskey Company is Changing the Way People Think about Spirit Page 61 | Food & Beverage Magazine v June Issue 2024

By Ryan Slattery

Perhaps one day, Chris Stapleton will start singing about sweet Florida whiskey. That’s because Von Payne Black is making inroads not only with longtime whiskey drinkers but attracting newcomers, including women, with their smooth blended whiskey infused with black currant.

Former tech CEO Steve Allen founded Von Payne in Clearwater, Florida as an approachable whiskey his daughters would enjoy. He launched the brand in 2022 with a mission, he says, “to bring interesting people together for great conversations.”

“Often people have a negative perception of whiskey or brown spirits in general. Our goal was to give them something that would introduce them into an experience,”

What differentiates Von Payne from other whiskeys is its unique blend and infusion process. While flavored whiskeys are enriched with artificial flavoring, say peanut butter or cinnamon, that masks the original taste, by contrast infusing whiskey with a hint of the source flavor– in this case black currant–the whiskey retains its smell and overall taste profile.

“By infusing, and not flavoring, it adds a light additional taste that is slightly sweet and the case of black currant slightly tart notes to the whiskey,” -Allen says.

“By infusing, and not flavoring, it adds a light additional taste that is slightly sweet and the case of black currant slightly tart notes to the whiskey,” Allen says. “It still tastes like the source bourbon we use, with an added finish. More experienced bourbon drinkers will find it similar to an old fashion, but not quite as sweet.”

Von Payne is great as a sipping whiskey over ice but Allen says it’s a versatile spirit that gives a kick to mixed cocktails and the name lends itself to some creative cocktails.

“Von Payne is excellent on its own but is also a wonderful key ingredient for cocktails,” says Allen. “We have fun with the Von Payne name creating them. For example, if you make a whiskey mule out of Von Payne, we call it a Payne in the Ass. A twist on a Kir Royale using champagne is a Royal Payne. And the Gotha-rita is our take on the traditional Margarita.”

Allen also had fun with the packaging, creating a glass, decanter-style bottle with a metal gargoyle pour spout– inspired by his visits to Paris with his wife and Notre Dame Cathedral–that makes for a wow moment and sparks intrigue and conversation.

Allen explains. “For us, it opens a new market. It’s like the person who doesn’t like sushi, but gets the perfect sushi roll from a friend and all of a sudden it changes their mind about the whole category. We were trying to do the same thing with whiskey. It’s a process of discovery. We believe that Von Payne Black will be a hit with discerning whiskey lovers and cocktail enthusiasts. We’re changing the way people think about whiskey.”

“With a personal history being involved in fringe cultures, we built our brand around this,” Allen says. “Von Payne represents everybody’s alter ego, wanting to participate in interesting experiences and to discover a little bit more about the dark and sexy side of life. The Von Payne tribe are the people who are looking to be a part of something different. A little outside of the everyday norm.”

Von Payne is available at retailers in nine states and online vonpayne.com

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4 RIVERS Elevate your summer culinary experience with the convenience and excellence of 4 Rivers products delivered straight to your door. The ƋǸ˰̻˓ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻ ڑ‬ǸɆˋǸʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ΃˓˓‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬AAŽ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʧʊ˷Ǹʹ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ Angus Brisket, St. Louis Style Ribs, and Pulled Pork, complemented by a bottle of 4R Signature Sauce. Whether you are a grilling enthusiast or just looking for a night of delicious foods, this package Ψʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫˰˰΃ͣڑ‬ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇​̇ˋ̇΃ʹռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ̻​̻̇ͅαʧ˰Ǹʹɤ˓ζ‫ڑ‬Ԗ՞Ԙ‫ͣڑ‬ɤͅΤʧ˷ʊͣջ‫ڑ‬ ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ڑ‬ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔ̇ʧɆɤ‫ͣڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹʹʧͣʅζ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬AAŽ‫ڑ‬ɆͅǸΤʧ˷ʊͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹɤͅʹǸʧ˷‫ڑ‬ guests with the mouthwatering flavors of 4 Rivers.

A L’OLIVIER _α̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ˷‫˰˰΃ͣڑ‬ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˓ڑ ڑ‬ժŀ˓ʧΤʧɤͅ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇˰Ǹʹ̇‫ڑ‬AǸͣʧ˓‫ڑ‬ Džʧ˷ɤʊǸͅռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ɤά΃ʧͣʧʹɤ‫ڑ‬Τʧ˷ɤʊǸͅ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ΤʧȿͅǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤ˷ͣʧʹζ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤͣʔ‫ڑ‬ basil with the ripe sweetness of tomatoes, creating a flavor profile that elevates any dish. Ideal for deglazing white meats like veal, it brings out a burst of summer flavors when combined with diced tomatoes and mozzarella. Whether drizzled over salads or used as a marinade, this tomato and basil vinegar transforms simple meals ʧ˷ʹ̇‫ڑ‬ʊ̇΃ͅ˰ɤʹ‫ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤͣռ‫ڑ‬Ęɤʹ‫˓ڑ ڑ‬ժŀ˓ʧΤʧɤͅժͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹʧ̇˷‫ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫ ڑ‬ǸɒΤɤ˷ʹ΃ͅɤͣ‫˷ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤʧʊʔʹͣռ‫ ڑ‬ī̇Ψ‫ ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬ Ǹͅ˰ռ

ALDEN’S ORGANIC ˓ɒɤ˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤα̻Ǹ˷ɒɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫ʹ̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ʅ̇˓ʧ̇‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ ˷ɤΨ‫ڑ‬ɒɤͣ​ͣɤͅʹ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͣͅ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫̇ͅڑ‬ʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤˋ‫ڑ‬ζ̇ʊ΃ͅʹռ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ͣڑ‬ʧα‫ڑ‬ delicious flavors, these bars are crafted with simple, better-for-you ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Iɤͅʹʧʅʧɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ƥƋT ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧΤɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ǸɆʹʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬ probiotic cultures. Each bar contains up to 3 grams of protein and only 100 calories, making them the perfect summer treat for 2024, both for families and the environment.

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AMARÁS Mezcal Amarás is crafted from 100% Americana agave, this artisanal mezcal boasts a bittersweet smell with hints of roasted banana on the mouth and a silky, almond finish - making it a stellar sipping mezcal or the perfect spirit for a summertime cocktail, from a Mezcalita to a Paloma & more.

AVID CIDER CO. AVID Cider Co.’s Tuesday Cocktail Club is a fresh, new lineup of ready-to-clink cocktails featuring three elevated, all-natural flavor combinations: Mango Margarita, Peach Bellini, and Marionberry Mojito. The class and craft of a cocktail-bar experience are more accessible than ever when there are bubbly, fruity cans Tuesday Cocktail Club in the fridge. These adventurous yet balanced glutenfree, wine-based cocktails are breezing in at 10.5% ABV. Tuesday Cocktail Club takes the fresh-made cocktail experience and mixes it up with premium fruited wine and bold bar flavors for a perfectly balanced taste of elevated and easy.

BADGER BEVS AǸɒʊɤͅ‫ڑ‬AɤΤͣժ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̻Ǹͅˋ˓ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬A˓̇​̇ɒ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ premium line of cocktail mixers. Boasting the highest carbonation levels of any mixer in the industry, Badger complements top-shelf spirits, but also stands alone, delivering an unparalleled taste ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤռ‫ڑ‬ƥͣʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓Ց˷Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ͅ΃̇ͣڑ‬Ɇɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬Ǹ̇ͅ΃˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʊ˓̇ȿɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫΃̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ˓ζ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥƋ ջ‫ ڑ‬AǸɒʊɤͅժͣ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̻Ǹͅˋ˓ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ A˓̇​̇ɒ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓˓ζ‫̇ ڑ‬Τɤͅʅ˓̇Ψʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ɇʧʹͅ΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧΤɤͣͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ floral, tart, and refreshing range of flavors, perfect for the Summer season.

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MAKE A BETTER MANHATTAN WITH VYA SWEET VERMOUTH WHEN IT COMES TO MANHATTANS, NOT JUST ANY VERMOUTH WILL DO.

Vya Sweet Vermouth enchants a Manhattan with baking spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg that harmonize with the oaky ¿avor components of whiskey and bourbon: vanilla, coconut and spices.

For a better Manhattan, use at least 1 oz. of Vya Sweet Vermouth and enjoy the difference.

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BARTESIAN Bartesian is the premium craft cocktail maker that brings the cocktail lounge to your home, creating your favorite cocktails at the touch of a button. With over 60 cocktail varieties available, Bartesian ̻ͅɤ̻Ǹͅɤͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤά΃ʧͣʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇˰ ڑ‬ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ͣջ‫ʹͣ ڑ̇˷ ڑ‬ʧͅ​ͅʧ˷ʊջ‫ͣ ڑ‬ʔǸˋʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ ˰ɤǸͣ΃ͅʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧͅɤɒջ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑʹͣ΃˃ ڑ‬ԒԎ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤɆ̇˷ɒͣԱ‫_ ڑ‬ǸɆʔ‫ ڑ‬AǸͅʹɤͣʧǸ˷‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫ڑ‬ is consistently-balanced and pre-measured with only the finest, premium sourced, ingredients. Bartesian’s smart technology allows for several layers of customization, including: Beverage Strength – Choose the strength of each cocktail your Bartesian crafts, from ˰̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫˷̇ͅʹͣڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʊւ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̻ʧͅʧʹ‫ڑ‬Iʔ̇ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬՟‫ ڑ‬ʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬AǸͅʹɤͣʧǸ˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷ʧͣʹɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ favorite spirit brands for an even more curated experience; Cocktail žɤɆʧ̻ɤ‫ڑ‬՟‫ڑ‬AǸͅʹɤͣʧǸ˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ԖԎ֡‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫ڑ‬ɆǸ̻ͣ΃˓ɤͣջ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆʧ̻ɤͣ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʅʧʹ‫ڑ‬ any season, occasion or taste preference.

BAY STATE MILLING AǸζ‫ڑ‬ƋʹǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬ģʧ˓˓ʧ˷ʊժͣ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇ΨīǸˋɤɒ֯‫ڑ‬ģʧ˷ɒʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˰ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ŀǸʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ڑ‬ variety of hulless oats that deliver 40% more protein and 50% less carbon emissions than traditional oats, and are grown following ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷Ցʅͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬Ŷ΃ͅʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬Ŷ̇ͅʹ̇Ɇ̇˓ռ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̇ΨīǸˋɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ŀǸʹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ʊ̇ͅΨ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ processed in a highly specialized, closed loop, gluten-free supply chain—resulting in oat flakes with less than 5 parts per million (ppm) ̇ʅ‫ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷ջ‫ڑ‬ɒͅǸ˰ǸʹʧɆǸ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ȿɤ˓̇Ψ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ԐԎ‫ʹڑ˰̻​̻ڑ‬ʔͅɤͣʔ̇˓ɒ‫ͣڑ‬ɤʹ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬T ‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷Ցʅͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹʧ˰ռ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇ΨīǸˋɤɒ‫ڑ‬ŀǸʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ɤαɆɤ˓˓ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ for a wide variety of gluten-free foods and beverages.

BEECH-NUT Beech-Nut Jammin’ Waffles are a mini waffle treat with a delicious fruit filling! Made with fruits like apples, peaches, and mangoes, this new toddler snack is filled with flavor and fun. Jammin’ Waffles come in 5 single-serve pouches that are perfect for on-the-go. Jammin’ Waffles are available in two tasty flavors, Peach Mango and Pear žǸ̻ͣȿɤͅ​ͅζջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫˷̇˷ڑ‬Ց ģŀ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ǸͅʹʧʅʧɆʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓̇ͣͅ‫ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅռ‫ڑ‬ Recommended for toddlers 12 months and up.

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BIONATURAE Aʧ̇˷Ǹʹ΃ͅǸɤ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫̻ͅ ڑ‬ʧɆ̇ʹ‫΃ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̻ͅɤǸɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇɤɒ‫ͣ΃ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸ˷ɒՑ harvested organic fruit from small family farms. The flavor of Italian fruit is sweet, intense and true. The air-tight cooking method and ͣ΃̻ɤͅʧ̇ͅ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʅͅ΃ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷Ǹȿ˓ɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ˰‫ͣ΃ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬Τɤͅζ‫̇˓ڑ‬Ψ‫ʹڑ‬ɤ˰̻ɤͅǸʹ΃ͅɤͣ‫ڑ‬ and much less sweetener, enhancing the fruit’s goodness. Boasting sweet, intense and true flavors, no added cane sugar, processed at low temperatures and cooked slowly to preserve the fruit’s flavor, made in small batches, and no preservatives added.

BLUEHOUSE® žǸʧͣɤɒ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ̻ͣ̇˷ͣʧȿ˓ζ‫ͣ˷̇ ڑ‬ʔ̇ͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻̻̇ͅͅ ڑ‬ʧɤʹǸͅζ‫ ڑ‬ƥռƋռ‫ڑ‬ A˓΃ɤʔ̇΃ͣɤ֯‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤΤ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷ʧύʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ́΃ǸɆ΃˓ʹ΃ͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ sustainably sourced and delivered fresh, resulting in low carbon ɤ˰ʧͣ​ͣʧ̇˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅǸɆʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͅȿ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ʹ̻ͅʧ˷ʹռ‫ ڑ‬ƥͣʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͅ‫ڑ‬ ͣ̇΃ͅɆɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒʧǸ˷‫΃́ ڑ‬ʧʅɤͅջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˓˷̇ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ʊͅɤǸʹ‫ڑ‬ for the environment and ocean safe (rated green choice by Seafood LjǸʹɆʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆ̇˰˰ɤ˷ɒɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ŀɆɤǸ˷‫ڑ‬LjʧͣɤԼջ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ʔɤǸͅʹՑʔɤǸ˓ʹʔζջ‫ڑ‬Ɇ˓ɤǸ˷‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫˓ڑ‬ɤǸ˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Օ‫ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ŀ˰ɤʊǸ‫ڑ‬Ԓͣջ‫˷̇˷ڑ‬Ց ģŀջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ of antibiotics and hormones.

BREKKI Aͅɤˋˋʧժͣ‫ ڑ‬ɒǸʧͅζՑʅͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷Ցʅͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬žɤǸɒζ‫_ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ ڑ‬ŀǸʹͣ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑʹ΃̇ ڑ‬ for their innovative approach to providing a breakfast solution that caters to a growing demographic of individuals with dietary restrictions. By offering a product that is both dairy-free and glutenfree, the brand demonstrates a commitment to the greatness of oats in a ready-to-go format to satisfy the needs of consumers Ψʔʧ˓ɤ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˷ʹǸʧ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒǸͅɒ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬ oats are luxuriously creamy, enveloping your palate in a smooth, Τɤ˓Τɤʹζ‫ͅڑ‬ʧɆʔ˷ɤͣ​ͣռ‫ڑ‬Aͅɤˋˋʧժͣ‫ڑ‬TǸͅˋ‫ڑ‬Iʔ̇Ɇ̇˓Ǹʹɤ‫ڑ‬žɤǸɒζ‫_ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ŀǸʹͣ‫ڑ‬ʅɤǸʹ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ premium dark chocolate, providing a satisfyingly rich and indulgent flavor profile for when you have a sweet tooth and a full schedule.

Packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and the goodness of glutenfree oats, this chocolatey twist on Brekki’s signature blend of readyto-eat oats and ancient grains is sure to delight.

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CARDINAL SPIRITS Maui Mule is summer in a can! This spicy, tiki twist on a classic Mule cocktail is made with Cardinal Spirits award-winning vodka, plus real passion fruit juice, and zippy ginger— so it’s got that kick you crave in a mule. Maui Mule is a ringer for lake days and bonfire nights, picnics in the park and backyard hangs. Pack it in the cooler, bring it on vacation, crack it open when you want a delicious summer cocktail with none of the work. It also makes a dynamite slushy, just combine one can and a big scoop of ice to a blender and give it a whirl!

CAROLINE’S CAKES Caroline’s Banana Pudding Cake is made with sumptuous layers of moist banana cake filled with banana cream pudding and finished with decadent vanilla buttercream icing. Each cake is generously adorned each layer and the outside of the cake with crushed vanilla wafers, creating a confection that pays homage to the beloved ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ˰Ǹժͣ‫ˋ ڑ‬ʧʹɆʔɤ˷ռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃˓ʊɤ˷ʹ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʧ̻‫ڑ‬ of the hat to those precious family moments centered around the ɒʧ˷˷ɤͅ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹȿ˓ɤռ‫ڑ‬ÅɒɤǸ˓‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ͣڑ‬ʔǸͅʧ˷ʊջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ԙՑʧ˷Ɇʔ‫˷΃̇ͅڑ‬ɒ‫ڑ‬ɆǸˋɤ‫ͣڑ‬ɤͅΤɤͣ‫ڑ‬ԏԓ՟ԐԎ‫ڑ‬ people, making it a perfect addition to any social gathering or a ͣ΃ȿ˓ʧ˰ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃˓ʊɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔ̇ͣɤ‫̻ͣڑ‬ɤɆʧǸ˓‫΃́ڑ‬ʧɤʹ‫˰̇˰ڑ‬ɤ˷ʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ʔ̇˰ɤռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ the summer season on the horizon, there could not be a more perfect time for cake aficionados and dessert lovers to savor this new treat.

CAULIPOWER I ƥĘÅŶŀLj_ž‫ڑ‬Tʧ˓˓‫˓ ڑ‬ǸΤ̇ͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬IʔʧɆˋɤ˷‫ڑ‬Aʧʹɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓Ց˷Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓‫ڑ‬ chicken raised with no antibiotics ever and a crispy veggie-packed Ɇ̇Ǹʹʧ˷ʊջ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹˋʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ˰‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ÅžƋƙ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ΃˓ʧʅ˓̇Ψɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇Ǹʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ɆʔʧɆˋɤ˷‫ڑ‬ bites and one of the few gluten-free options in the market. The convenient snack is ready in minutes, delivering crispy, flavorful bites that are perfect on-the-go or as an after-camp treat in a wrap, on a salad, or all by themselves. These trendy, Dill-flavored Chicken Bites bring the taste of a very famous fast-food restaurant into your home, but with a better-for-you twist. The best part? Consumers can enjoy these protein-packed bites any day of the week! Since its launch of the groundbreaking frozen cauliflower crust pizza in 2017, I ƥĘÅŶŀLj_ž‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫ͣ΃ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰ڑ‬ǸʊʧɆ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Τɤʊʊʧɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻̇ڑ‬Ψɤͅ‫ڑ‬ of taste to reinvent America’s favorite comfort foods.

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CEDAR’S FOODS IɤɒǸͅժͣ‫ ڑ‬ƙ̻̇​̻ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫˷̇¡ ڑʹ̇¡ ڑ‬ɤζ‫ ڑͣ΃˰˰̇¡ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ‫ʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ɤͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ honey mixed with the spicy taste of chili, a soothingly delicious taste that adds a kick to your Mediterranean spreads. Like all of Cedar’s ʔ̇˰˰΃ͣջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̇ͅڑ‬ʊǸ˷ʧɆջ‫˷̇˷ڑ‬Ց ģŀ‫ڑ‬Τɤͅʧʅʧɤɒջ‫ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷Ցʅͅɤɤջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ crafted with fresh ingredients. The culinary world has embraced the hot new trend of subtle spice—a nuanced approach to flavor that ǸΤ̇ʧɒͣ‫̇ڑ‬ΤɤͅΨʔɤ˓˰ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʔɤǸʹ‫ڑ‬Ψʔʧ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ڑ‬ɤ˓΃ͣʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬ծ˃ɤ‫˷ڑ‬ɤ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹʧͣ‫̇΃́ڑ‬ʧկ‫ڑ‬ to dishes, and it’s sure to continue in 2024. This creation marries sweet honey with a gentle chili kick, resulting in a perfect harmony of savory and sweet. This hommus is versatile and can be used as a dip, spread, or topping for various dishes. It offers a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy elements, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy bold flavor profiles in their food.

CHAMELEON Chameleon’s new limited-edition 8 oz. cold-brew lattes feature a ͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷̻ͣʧͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸժͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤ˓̇Τɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧͅ˓‫ڑ‬ƋɆ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬İ​̇ˋʧɤͣջ‫ڑ‬ ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬IʔǸ˰ɤ˓ɤ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤαɆʧʹʧ˷ʊ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ ڑ‬ž̇Ǹͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓ɒՑȿͅɤΨռ‫ڑ‬ ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬IʔǸ˰ɤ˓ɤ̇˷‫ڑ‬İ˓ɒՑAͅɤΨ‫ ڑ‬ʧͅ˓‫ڑ‬ƋɆ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬İ​̇ˋʧɤֳ‫ڑ‬Å˷̻ͣʧͅɤɒ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒɤͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅտ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ģʧ˷ʹֳͣ‫ ڑ‬İ˓ɒՑAͅɤΨջ‫ ڑ‬İɆ̇˷΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ Caramel Cold-Brew, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cold-Brew. Each decadent blend is gluten-free, soy-free, contains approx. 150mg of caffeine and 10g of sugar or less.

CHUNK FOODS ƥ˷Τɤʧ˓ɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬īǸʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬žɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔ̇Ψ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬IʔʧɆǸʊ̇ջ‫ڑ‬Iʔ΃˷ˋ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒͣժ‫ڑ‬ groundbreaking Slab is the largest whole-cut plant-based meat ̇˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤʹ‫ͅ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤΤ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷ʧύɤ‫˓̻ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʹՑȿǸͣɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧ˷ʧ˷ʊռ‫ ڑ‬ƥͣʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ proprietary solid-state fermentation technology, Chunk’s Slab delivers a deeply satisfying experience, mimicking the texture, Ɇ̇˓̇ͅջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤʅռ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷˓ʧˋɤ‫ʹ̇ڑ‬ʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒͣջ‫ڑ‬Iʔ΃˷ˋժͣ‫ͅڑ‬ɤΤ̇˓΃ʹʧ̇˷Ǹͅζ‫ڑ‬ process creates a delicious product while utilizing fewer resources like water and energy. Chunk’s new Slab is the largest whole-cut product made from plants to hit the market and is ideal for briskets, pastrami, smoking, grilling, and carving tableside. Weighing in at more than three pounds, it is the largest piece of plant-based meat ɤΤɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇ͅɒ΃Ɇɤɒռ‫¡ ڑ‬ǸΤʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ɤǸͅ˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤǸɒ˓ʧ˷ɤͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧͣʹ̇ͅζ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫˓̻ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʹՑȿǸͣɤɒ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬ɤǸˋ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸժͣ‫ ڑ‬IʔǸͅ˓ɤζժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔՑ end steakhouse chain and a global partnership with Better Balance, Chunk is featured on hotspot menus nationwide, as well as in Mexico and Spain, making plant-based eating accessible and delicious.

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CIVILIZED COFFEE Å˷‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԐԓջ‫ ڑ‬IʧΤʧ˓ʧύɤɒ‫ ڑ‬İʅʅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˰ɤͅʊɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃́ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫˰˰΃ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ beverage, captivating taste buds and cooling souls with its refreshing Instant Cold Brew Coffee. Crafted to perfection, it offers a harmonious blend of rich flavors and invigorating aroma, delivering a burst of energy with every sip. Versatile and convenient, it seamlessly transitions from morning pick-me-ups to afternoon delights, effortlessly elevating summer gatherings and adventures.

As temperatures rise, Civilized Coffee remains the go-to choice for coffee enthusiasts seeking a satisfying and revitalizing experience, embodying the essence of summer in every chilled sip.

CLIF FAMILY A classic combination gets a gourmet twist. This tasty nut mix features a medley of almonds and cashews, each perfectly seasoned with a tangy, lip-smacking salt and vinegar punch. Each ͣǸΤ̇ͅζ‫˰ ڑʹ΃˷ ڑ‬ʧα‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬I˓ʧʅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˰ʧ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʧ˷Ǹͅζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤǸ˰‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬ everything from a solo snack to the star of your charcuterie board.

These flavor-packed mixes pair well with your favorite wine, add an unexpected crunch to salads, or elevate your adventures. These aren’t your average nut mixes. As a B Corp Certified business, Clif Ǹ˰ʧ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅǸʅʹͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ˰‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤ‫ͣ΃ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫˓˷̇ ڑ‬ζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧ˷ɤͣʹջ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔՑ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫ڑ‬ organic ingredients, ensuring each bite is good for the planet and your palate.

COMMON GROUND GIN Å˷̻ͣʧͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ̇˓ ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬AǸͣζ‫ ڑ‬Փ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ ڑ‬İ̻​̻ʧ˷ʊɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ž̇Ψ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ Dublin, Ireland, this small batch craft gin has refreshing floral and Ɇʧʹͅ΃ͣ‫ʹ̇˷ڑ‬ɤͣջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ʔɤͅȿǸɆɤ̇΃ͣ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇΃́΃ɤʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͣʧ˓‫ʹڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣ̇˷ڑ‬ɤջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ fresh, and floral finish of elderflower on the palate. Sip neat or over ice, or pair with light-bodied fruits, herbs, and spices in a cocktail.

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COSTA TEQUILA ĘǸ΃˷Ɇʔɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԏԙջ‫ ڑ‬İͣʹǸ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʧ˰ͣ‫ͅ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤɒɤʅʧ˷ɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Τɤ˷ʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬ ʹɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧΤɤ‫¡ ڑ‬ʧՍĘ̇‫ ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͅ​ͅɤ˷ʹ˓ζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅʅɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇΃ͅ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹʧɤͣտ‫ ڑ‬A˓Ǹ˷Ɇ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬žɤ̻̇ͣǸɒ̇ջ‫˸ ڑ‬ɤ˃̇ջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬İͣʹǸ‫ڑ‬ IǸʅɨջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˰ڑ‬ʧ˓ɒ‫ڑ‬ζɤʹ‫ʹ̇​̇˰ͣڑ‬ʔ‫ʹڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓ǸՑȿǸͣɤɒ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʅ΃ͣɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˷ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓‫ڑ‬ Ɇ̇ʅʅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ɤͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͅǸ˰ɤ˓‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ΤǸ˷ʧ˓˓Ǹռ‫ ڑ‬İͣʹǸ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹժͣ‫ڑ‬ distinctive approach involves blending 100% Blue Weber Agave ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ʹ ڑ‬Ψ̇‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷̇Ψ˷ɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓ǸՑ̻̇ͅɒ΃Ɇʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤʊʧ̇˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ĉǸ˓ʧͣɆ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬ģɤαʧɆ̇տ‫ڑ‬ ծĘ̇ͣ‫ͣ̇ʹ˓ ڑ‬կ‫ ڑ‬Իʹʔɤ‫¡ ڑ‬ʧʊʔ˓Ǹ˷ɒͣԼ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ծDžǸ˓˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹկ‫ ڑ‬Իʹʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ę̇Ψ˓Ǹ˷ɒͣԼռ‫ڑ‬ ƙʔʧͣ‫˰ڑ‬ɤʹʔ̇ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰ȿʧ˷ɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅͅ΃ʧʹζջ‫ͣڑ‬Ψɤɤʹջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇ͣڑ‬ʅʹ‫ʹ̇˷ڑ‬ɤͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ڑ‬ʧʊʔ˓Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ agave with the peppery, earthy, and spicy characteristics of Ę̇Ψ˓Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ǸʊǸΤɤջ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤՑ̇ʅՑǸՑˋʧ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ žɤ̻̇ͣǸɒ̇‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʊɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤʧʊʔʹ‫ʹ˷̇˰ ڑ‬ʔͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ŀǸˋ‫ ڑ‬AǸͅ​ͅɤ˓ͣջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ ǸΨǸͅɒՑΨʧ˷˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ƙɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ʔʧ˷ʹͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ɆǸͅǸ˰ɤ˓‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ΤǸ˷ʧ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫΃ͣڑ‬ȿʹ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ peppery finish. Its balanced and more complex flavor profile makes ̇΃ͅ‫ͣڑ‬ʧʊ˷Ǹʹ΃ͅɤ‫¡ڑ‬ÅՍĘŀ‫ڑֳڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫˓΃ͅʹڑ‬ζ‫˰ڑ‬ɤ˰̇ͅǸȿ˓ɤռ‫ڑ‬

CULTURE POP Culture Pop’s Strawberry & Rhubarb Probiotic Soda is refreshingly tart, delicious, crafted with herbs and spices & full of flavor. Each can contains a subtle sweetness with savory strawberry notes that’s refreshing from first sip to the very last drop. Culture Pop Strawberry & Rhubarb Soda is made of real, organic fruit juice, herbs and live probiotics without the use of artificial sweeteners or added sugars. Each 12 oz can is only 45 calories and includes billions of live probiotics at the time of canning. Culture Pop Soda is vegan, Ɇɤͅʹʧʅʧɤɒ‫ڑ‬īŀī՞ ģŀջ‫ڑ‬Ď̇ͣʔɤͅջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɒ̇ɤͣ‫ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ʹǸʧ˷‫ʹͣڑ‬ɤΤʧǸ‫ڑ‬ΨʔʧɆʔ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫ڑ‬ be found in other drinks in the alternative beverage category.

DE NIGRIS ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧɒɤ̻ͣͅɤǸɒ‫˓΃̻̻̇ڑ‬Ǹͅʧʹζ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ͣ̇ͅڑ‬ɨ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷ʧʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ƋʹǸʹɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷̻ͣʧͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʧɒɤǸ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ȿͅʧ˷ʊʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Tɤ‫ڑ‬īʧʊͅʧͣ‫ڑ‬ƋΨɤɤʹ‫ڑ‬ž̇ͣɨ‫ڑ‬Džʧ˷ɤʊǸͅ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸ˷‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤʹռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƋΨɤɤʹ‫ ڑ‬ž̇ͣɨ‫ ڑ‬Džʧ˷ɤʊǸͅջ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ fruity and floral notes, is ideal for summer culinary creations when compared to the more intense, bittersweet notes of the traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Prepared exclusively in Italy with the finest Ancellotta grapes in the region, the sweet wine vinegar is produced to adorn fresh dishes with bright, fruity accents. The slow cooking process of the grape must, along with the aging of up to three years in oak barrels, results in a sweet yet slightly acidic ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʊʧΤɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Τʧ˷ɤʊǸͅ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ͣڑ‬ʧʊ˷Ǹʹ΃ͅɤ‫̻ڑ‬ʧ˷ˋ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓̇ͅռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ΤɤͣͅǸʹʧ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ product creates nuanced flavors in simple foods such as grilled vegetables or white meat and is perfect as a final touch in more delicate, summertime favorites.

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DELFRESCOPURE® Ripened and packed on the vine in peak perfection, these bright red tomatoes feature vibrant aromas, tantalizing all the senses. These tiny treasures pack a punch of flavor and freshness, making them a versatile ingredient to enhance a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re looking to add a burst of sweetness to your salads, a rich depth to your pasta sauces, or a vibrant topping for your bruschetta, these tomatoes are sure to impress even the most discerning food enthusiasts. With their convenient bite-sized form, the greenhouse ʊ̇ͅΨ˷ջ‫ڑ‬Tɤ˓ ͅɤͣɆ̇Ŷ΃ͅɤ֯‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ŀͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬Iʔɤͅ​ͅζ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇˰Ǹʹ̇ɤͣ‫ʹڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Džʧ˷ɤֳ‫ڑ‬ are perfect for on the go snacking or incorporating into your gourmet creations. Bursting with nutrients and antioxidants, they not only tempt your taste buds but also provide a healthy snack option. Keep an eye out for these little bites of luxury in the produce section of your local stores and get ready to take your culinary endeavors to ˷ɤΨ‫ڑ‬ʔɤʧʊʔʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬ɤά΃ʧͣʧʹɤ‫˰̇ʹڑ‬Ǹʹ̇ɤͣռ

DEVILS RIVER BOURBON WHISKEY ĉ΃ͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔΨɤͣʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬TɤΤʧ˓ͣ‫ڑ‬žʧΤɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷̇ʹʔɤͅ‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ڑ‬ʅɤǸʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˷ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ known for the unusual, spiney leafed Agave plant. A national treasure to Mexico and spirits-lovers worldwide, the Blue Agave is renowned for being the primary sources of agave nectar, a ͣζͅ΃̻ζ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹɤ˷ɤͅջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ˋ ڑ‬ɤζ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫˰ ڑ‬ɤύɆǸ˓ջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ now, Devils River Agave Bourbon. We start with our award-winning, Devils River Bourbon Whiskey and add a touch of organic, unfiltered Blue Agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico to create a truly one-of-akind Texas-Mexico whiskey experience, Devils River Agave Bourbon Whiskey, 80-proof 40% ABV. Devils River Agave Bourbon is the perfect touch of sweetness, and makes sinfully smooth cocktails, such as the Devil Rita, our take on a bourbon margarita. Perfect to enjoy all summer long. Dare to be bold, and dare to try Devils River Agave Bourbon.

DINEEN VINEYARDS ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ԐԎԐԐ‫ڑ‬Tʧ˷ɤɤ˷‫ڑ‬Džʧ˷ɤζǸͅɒͣ‫ڑ‬Ƌɨ˰ʧ˓˓̇˷‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫˰˰΃ͣڑ‬ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ Ψʧ˷ɤռ‫̇ͅ ڑ‬Ψ˷‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Τʧ˷ɤζǸͅɒͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ǕǸˋʧ˰Ǹ‫ ڑ‬DžǸ˓˓ɤζջ‫ ڑ‬Lj ւ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ wine boasts body, depth, and concentrated flavor balanced with fresh acidity. It delights with aromas of gooseberries, honeysuckle, and honeydew melon, reminiscent of sweet tart candy. The round, viscous palate features mouthwatering salinity and pronounced Ɇʧʹͅ΃ͣ‫ʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ɤͣռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ƌɨ˰ʧ˓˓̇˷‫̻ ڑ‬Ǹʧͣͅ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤǸ΃ʹʧʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇˓ɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇˓ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬ of Asian or Latin foods and compliments all types of seafood, especially shellfish, as well as light meats like chicken or pork.

Iɤ˓ɤȿͅǸʹɤ‫˰˰΃ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԐԐ‫ ڑ‬Tʧ˷ɤɤ˷‫ ڑ‬Džʧ˷ɤζǸͅɒͣ‫ ڑ‬Ƌɨ˰ʧ˓˓̇˷ՕǸ‫ڑ‬ refreshing and vibrant wine.

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GOSLINGS ƙʔɤ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˷̇ʹڑ‬ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒͣ‫˓ͣ̇ ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͣժ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫˰ڑ‬ʧαɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ΨʔʧɆʔ‫ڑ‬ are made for everyone, from professional bartenders to home mixologists. Zingy yet balanced, adventurous but appropriate for ˓ɤʧͣ΃ͅɤջ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇˷ʧɆ‫ڑ‬LjǸʹɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬ȿɤ‫ڑ‬ ͣ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ԗռԔ̇ύ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ŀͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓ջ‫ڑ‬ Citrus, and Tropical, with a subtle hum of cardamom and ginger detectable in each variety, a through line that honors the brand’s best-selling ginger beer while celebrating the flavors of Bermuda. ̇ͣ˓ʧ˷ʊͣ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆ̇˰˰ɤ˷ɒͣ‫˰ڑ‬ʧαʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓Ց˷ɤΨ‫˷̇ʹڑ‬ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆ‫ڑ‬ Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫˓ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇˷ʧɆ‫ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹʧ˓̇ͣͅժ‫ڑ‬ʅǸΤ̇ͅʧʹɤտ‫˓ͣ̇ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͣ‫ڑ‬A˓ǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ Seal Rum and Tonic.

GREENBAR DISTILLERY TʧͣɆ̇Τɤͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷̇˷ڑ‬ՑǸ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ȿǸͅ‫ڑ‬ Distillery, LA’s first distillery since the Prohibition which is redefining Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓Ցʅͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃˓ʊɤ˷Ɇɤռ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ȿǸͅժͣ‫ ڑ‬īՍ ‫ ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔȿǸ˓˓ͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˰ȿ̇ɒζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ ɤͣ​ͣɤ˷Ɇɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊͣ‫˓ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫¡ڑ‬ʧȿʧͣɆ΃ͣ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷Ƌ̻ͅʧʹύջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ ˰̇ɒɤͅ˷‫ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ڑ˷̇ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ˷‫ʹͣڑ‬Ǹ̻˓ɤջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷ ʧ˷‫ڑ֡ڑ‬ƙ̇˷ʧɆ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƥ˷ž΃˰‫ڑ‬ ֡‫ڑ‬İ˓Ǹջ‫ʹڑ‬Ψ̇‫˓ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹΨɤʧʊʔʹ‫ͣڑ‬ʧ̻ͣ‫ڑ‬ʧɒɤǸ˓‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫̇ͣڑ‬Ǹˋʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ̻΃ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷΃ͣڑ‬ռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔ̇ͅ΃ʊʔ‫ڑ‬ ʹͅǸɒʧʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ ڑ‬ɒʧͣʹʧ˓˓Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʅ΃ͣʧ̇˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤɆʔ˷ʧ́΃ɤͣջ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇˓˓̇Ψɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿζ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇ʧ˓ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ off alcohol in a special dealcoholization process, the collection is made sober-friendly while ensuring the real and organic aromas, textures and tastes are captured authentically. So whether lounging ȿɤǸɆʔͣʧɒɤ‫ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ʔ̇ͣʹʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋζǸͅɒ‫ ڑ‬ʊǸʹʔɤͅʧ˷ʊջ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷ȿǸͅժͣ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇​̇˓ɤͅՑ friendly, non-alcoholic highballs promise refreshing alternatives that encourage imbibers to slow down and embrace the spirit of summer!

GUAYAKÍ YERBA MATE ΃ǸζǸˋʰ‫ ڑ‬ǕɤͅȿǸ‫ ڑ‬ģǸʹɤժͣ‫ ڑ‬Aɤͅ​ͅζ‫ ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷Ǹɒɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤʅͅɤͣʔʧ˷ʊջ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤǸɒζՑʹ̇Ց drink beverage crafted from the naturally caffeinated leaves of the South American holly tree, Ilex paraguariensis. This drink blends tart lemon and sweet strawberry flavors, providing a no added sugar ̻̇ʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔʧ˷‫΃ ڑ‬ǸζǸˋʰժͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ΃̻ռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑʹͣ΃˃ڑ‬ԐԎ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˓̇ͅʧɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ԑ‫ڑ‬ grams of sugar per can, it offers a healthier alternative to traditional coffee, tea, or energy drinks. Berry Lemonade not only delivers a smooth energy boost and can improve focus, but also celebrates ʹʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ΃˓ʹ΃ͅǸ˓‫̇ ڑͣʹ̇​̇ͅ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̇΃ʹʔ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ζɤͅȿǸ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹʹɤռ‫ ڑ‬Ęʧˋɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫΃ ڑ‬ǸζǸˋʰ‫ڑ‬ products, it uses regenerative, organic, and fair trade certified ingredients that are better for both people and the planet. Now available nationally, Berry Lemonade is an ideal choice for those seeking a vibrant, low-sugar drink that energizes and supports a brand committed to a Market Driven Regeneration business model, aspiring to create a net positive impact globally through its operations and supply web.

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GUNDRY MD ΃˷ɒͅζ‫ ڑ‬ģTժͣ‫ ڑ‬Ŷ̇˓ζ̻ʔɤ˷̇˓ՑžʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˓ʧΤɤ‫ ڑ‬ŀʧ˓‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̻΃ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅɆʔǸͅʊɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ̻΃ ڑ‬ to 30x more hydroxytyrosol polyphenols than many conventional olive oils, which help to promote heart health, reduce inflammation Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑʹ̻̇ͅ​̻΃ͣڑ‬Ɇ̇ʊ˷ʧʹʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ΃˷Ɇʹʧ̇˷ռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫˓̇ڑ‬ʧΤɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʧ˓‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ potent Moroccan oil trees that are brimming with healthy fats and polyphenols - that’s why you may notice it tastes pretty different from other olive oils on the market. It’s got a slightly bitter and more robust flavor, and can be taken straight like a shot or added to any of your favorite foods. Crafted by distinguished cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and regenerative medicine expert Dr. ƋʹɤΤɤ˷‫˷΃ ڑ‬ɒͅζջ‫ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆ̇˰˰ɤ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬ȿǸˋʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ʧʹջ‫ڑ‬ɒͅɤͣ​ͣʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹ˓Ǹɒͣ‫ڑ‬ Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ʧʹջ‫ͣ΃ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ͣڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹ΃ʹɨ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬Τɤʊʊʧɤͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ̻̇ͅڑ‬ɤʧ˷ͣռ‫ڑ‬

GUNNA Launched in May, this is a global first for a functional lemonade in a reusable Aluminum bottle and is part of their commitment to reducing plastic globally. With less calories and sugar than mainstream sodas, they have added 8 minerals and vitamins to help the immune system, and use all-natural ingredients for the healthɆ̇˷ͣɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͅռ‫ڑ‬ŀʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͅڑ‬Ǹ˷ʊɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ԓ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˰Ǹύʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫΃ͣڑ‬Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ the delicious Pink Punk Raspberry lemonade inspired by the classic Shirley Temple, Turtle Juice (mango and coconut), and classic Ęɤ˰̇˷Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬Մģʧͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬ģ̇˃ʧʹǸԼռ‫ڑ‬Å˷ɒɤ̻ɤ˷ɒɤ˷ʹ˓ζ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬Τɤ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔ̇ͅ΃ʊʔ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ʧ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫ڑ‬ tests to beat other similar brands, thwy are also Carbon Negative, offsetting 2 grams of Carbon for every 1 created & removing plastic ʅ̇ͅ˰‫̇ڑͅ΃̇ڑ‬ɆɤǸ˷ͣռ‫ ڑ‬ƥīī ‫ڑ‬ʊʧΤɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ΃˷Ɇʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫̇ͣڑ‬ɒǸ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣ΃˰ɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ɤαǸɆʹ˓ζ‫ڑ‬ what they want – a healthy, tasty & planet friendly choice. You are ΃˷˷Ǹ‫̇˓ڑ‬Τɤ‫ڑ‬ʧʹռ

H2OPS ĉ΃ͣʹ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʧ˰ɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅڑ‬ɤʅͅɤͣʔʧ˷ʊ‫¡ڑ‬ԐŀŶƋ‫ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ̻ɤʅͅ΃ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ ¡̻̇‫ڑ‬LjǸʹɤͅռ‫ڑڑ‬Iɤ˓ɤȿͅǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫ڑ‬ԏԎʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷ʧΤɤͣͅǸͅζջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫̻ڑ‬ʧ̇˷ɤɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧͣʹʧ˷ʊ΃ʧͣʔɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿζ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ ڑ‬ƥƋT ‫̇ͅ ڑ‬ʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬ɆɤͅʹʧʅʧɆǸʹʧ̇˷ռ‫¡ ڑ ڑ‬ԐŀŶƋ‫ڑ‬ brewers expertly brew with Mosaic and Citra hops and blend in bright organic grapefruit extracts. Available in 12oz and 16oz cans.

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HELLA COCKTAIL CO. ¡ɤ˓˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬İɆˋʹǸʧ˓‫ ڑ‬İռ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɆɤ˷ʹ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇ͅɒ΃Ɇɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧͣͅʹ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤͣ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ˓˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ģǸͅʊǸͅʧʹǸͣՕ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷˷ɤɒ‫˰ ڑ‬ǸͅʊǸͅʧʹǸͣ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤǸ˓‫ڑ‬ ȿ˓Ǹ˷Ɇ̇‫ʹڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹջ‫ڑ‬ʅͅ΃ʧʹ‫΃˃ڑ‬ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇ͅڑ‬ʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ǸʊǸΤɤ‫ͣڑ‬ζͅ΃̻Ա‫¡ڑ‬ɤ˓˓Ǹժͣ‫ڑ‬Ŷʧ˷ɤǸ̻​̻˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ Margarita is a canned margarita with pineapple fruit juice and made Ψʧʹʔ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ȿʹ˓ɤ‫ʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ɤͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤ˓˓Ǹժͣ‫˰̇ͅ ڑ‬ǸʹʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Aʧʹʹɤͣͅռ‫_ ڑ‬ǸɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ԏԐ‫ ڑ‬Ę‫ڑ‬ ounces, 5.9% ABV, naturally gluten-free, and made with no artificial ingredients that you may find in other canned cocktails. With only 200 calories and 6 grams of total sugar, it’s a tasting margarita made Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ɒǸͣʔ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ڑ‬ɤ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬Aʧʹʹɤͣͅ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ȿʧ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫̇ʹڑ‬ʊɤʹʔɤͅԱ

HOIST A˓Ǹύɤ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹʹɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫¡ڑ‬ŀÅƋƙ‫ڑ‬ÅDž՞ĘɤΤɤ˓‫ڑ‬ʔζɒͅǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ lineup, developed in collaboration with Realtree. This citrusy-sweet ̇ͅǸ˷ʊɤՑʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅɤǸʹ΃ͅɤͣ‫¡ ڑ‬ŀÅƋƙժͣ‫ʹͣ΃ͅʹ ڑ‬ɤɒ‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ̻ʧɒՑʅʧͅɤ‫ڑ‬ isotonic formula and is wrapped in Realtree’s new APX camouflage pattern, making it a refreshing complement to any outdoors Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ǸɒΤɤ˷ʹ΃ͅɤռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫¡ ڑ‬ŀÅƋƙ‫ ڑ‬ʔζɒͅǸʹʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰΃˓Ǹ‫̻ʹ΃̇ ڑ‬ɤͅʅ̇ͅ˰ͣ‫ڑ‬ water and is clinically proven to hydrate longer than water. With no artificial additives and three times the electrolytes of traditional ̻ͣ̇ͅʹͣ‫ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋͣջ‫ڑ‬A˓Ǹύɤ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫¡ڑ‬ŀÅƋƙ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʔɤǸ˓ʹʔʧɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʹɤͅ˷ǸʹʧΤɤ‫ڑ‬ ʹ̇‫ʹ̇ڑ‬ʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʔζɒͅǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤͣ‫ʹڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹͅˋɤʹռ‫ڑ‬A˓Ǹύɤ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫˰̻̇ͅڑ‬ʧͣɤͣ‫ڑ‬ unmatched performance, making it a must-have drink to recover from high temperatures and extreme exhaustion.

HTEAO ¡ƙɤǸŀ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ڑ‬ƙɤǸŀ‫˷_ڑ‬ɤͅʊζ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔ̇ʹͣջ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ four delicious fruit flavors. The new energy shots are available at Ǹ˓˓‫¡ڑ‬ƙɤǸŀ‫̇˓ڑ‬ɆǸʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͣʹ̇˰ɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫ڑ‬ɤ˷˃̇ζ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ˰‫ͅʹͣڑ‬Ǹʧʊʔʹ‫ͣ΃ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔɤ˰‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ծʹɤǸ‫̻​̻̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤͅկ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ ڑ‬ɤαʹͅǸ‫ˋ ڑ‬ʧɆˋ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷ɤͅʊζռ‫ ڑ‬ƥ˷˓ʧˋɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ζ̻ʧɆǸ˓‫ڑ‬ energy shots loaded with synthetic ingredients and additives, ¡ƙɤǸŀ‫˷_ ڑ‬ɤͅʊζ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʔ̇ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤջ‫ͣ΃ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫˓˷̇ ڑ‬ζ‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓‫ڑ‬ ingredients. Each shot is tea-based, gluten-free, and kosher certified, ensuring a guilt-free energy boost for consumers. With ʅ̇΃ͅ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤջ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷ջ‫ ڑ‬ɤ̇ͅʊʧǸ‫ ڑ‬ŶɤǸɆʔջ‫ڑ‬ LjǸʹɤͅ˰ɤ˓̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬A˓΃ɤȿɤͅ​ͅζջ‫¡ڑ‬ƙɤǸŀ‫˷_ڑ‬ɤͅʊζ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔ̇ʹͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧʊʔʹʅ΃˓‫ڑ‬ ȿ΃ͣͅʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬ǸͅʹʧʅʧɆʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬ǸɒɒʧʹʧΤɤͣռ‫¡ڑ‬ƙɤǸŀ‫˷_ڑ‬ɤͅʊζ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔ̇ʹͣ‫ڑ‬ contain L-theanine; L-theanine is known for its ability to support mood, reduce stress, and enhance focus, making it the perfect addition to these energy shots.

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INVIVO Invivo is proud to release the newest addition to its five-year partnership with Sarah Jessica Parker: Invivo X, SJP Pinot Noir 2022.

This is the third release and the first red wine in the award-winning Ɇ̇˓˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Å˷ΤʧΤ̇‫ ڑ‬Ǐջ‫ ڑ‬ƋĉŶ‫ ڑ‬ƋǸ΃Τʧʊ˷̇˷‫ ڑ‬A˓Ǹ˷Ɇջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬ ž̇ͣɨռ‫ ڑͣ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹ̇ ڑ‬ʔɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧ˷ɤͣջ‫ ڑ‬ƋǸͅǸʔ‫ ڑ‬ĉɤͣ​ͣʧɆǸ‫ ڑ‬ŶǸͅˋɤͅ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤͣ̇ͅ˷Ǹ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ lends her palate to the tasting and blending process, collaborating with Cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron to ensure it reflects their collective vision. Invivo X, SJP Pinot Noir is sourced from the finest parcels in Marlborough’s cool southern valleys with a dash of Awatere River drama to add depth and complexity, followed ȿζ‫ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤɤ˷‫ʹ˷̇˰ڑ‬ʔͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫̇ڑ‬Ǹˋ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͅ​ͅɤ˓ͣռ‫ڑ‬Aζ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬Ψ̇‫ͅڑ‬ɤʊʧ̇˷ͣ‫ڑ‬ together, this delicious medium-bodied wine has the best of both worlds with fine tannins and a crisp and delicious finish.

ITO EN Ƌʔ̇ʔɤʧ‫ ڑ‬ŀʔʹǸ˷ʧջ‫ ڑ‬ĉǸ̻Ǹ˷ɤͣɤ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ʅɤͣ​ͣʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͣɤȿǸ˓˓‫˓̻ ڑ‬Ǹζɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ę̇ͣ‫ڑ‬ ˷ʊɤ˓ɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ṫɒʊɤͣͅջ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹ˰ɤɒ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ȿǸ˓‫ ڑ‬AͅǸ˷ɒ‫˰ ڑ‬ȿǸͣ​ͣǸɒ̇ͅ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ Åƙŀ‫_ڑ‬īջ‫ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹ̇ͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ŀʧ‫ڑ‬ŀɆʔǸջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒժͣ‫ڑ‬Ջԏ‫ͣ˷΃ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹɤ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʊͅɤɤ˷‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ‫ڑ‬ beverage. As MLB’s greatest two-way player in a century (both ̻ʧʹɆʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɒɤͣʧʊ˷Ǹʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʔʧʹʹɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ę ‫ڑ‬ṪɒʊɤͣͅԼջ‫ڑ‬ŀʔʹǸ˷ʧ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷‫ڑ‬ǸΤʧɒ‫ڑ‬ ʅǸ˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ŀʧ‫ڑ‬ŀɆʔǸ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤɤ˷‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸ˷ˋͣ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇͅɤɒʧȿ˓ɤ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ψɤ˓˓˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬ ȿɤ˷ɤʅʧʹͣռ‫ڑ‬ŀʔʹǸ˷ʧ‫ͣڑ‬ʔǸͅɤɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒժͣ‫ڑ‬ŀʧ‫ڑ‬ŀɆʔǸ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ծȿɤ˓̇Τɤɒ‫̻ڑ‬ʧɤɆɤ‫ڑ‬ of home he was able to take with him from Japan, and he’s thrilled ʹ̇‫ͣ ڑ‬ʔǸͅɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸȿʧʹ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤ̻̇˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫̇ ڑ‬Τɤͅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫̇˓ ڑ‬ȿǸ˓‫ ڑ‬AͅǸ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ ˰ȿǸͣ​ͣǸɒ̇ͅռկ‫ڑ‬žɤ˷̇Ψ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰˰ʧʹ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫΃́ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹͣ΃ͣڑ‬Ǹʧ˷Ǹȿʧ˓ʧʹζջ‫ڑ‬Åƙŀ‫_ڑ‬īժͣ‫ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ͅ΃̇ͣڑ‬Ɇɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͅǸʹɤɒ‫ͣڑ‬ɤ˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ of senchas and green tea blends embody the pure essence of Japan’s revered tea culture. Through long-standing traditions, the brand brings the great taste and unmatched health properties cultivated from Japan’s pristine fields straight to your cup – without any additives or preservatives.

J. LOHR The 2022 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay exhibits enticing aromas of ripe citrus, white nectarine, and baking spices. The rich texture and balanced acidity on the palate from barrel aging sur lie offers flavors of ripe Meyer lemon, citrus cream, hazelnut, cocoa, and a hint of oak on the long finish. The bottle’s new blossomʹʔɤ˰ɤɒ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹȿɤ˓‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ȿͅʧʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓̇Ψɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇ͅɒɤͅջ‫ڑ‬ɤΤ̇ˋʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ wine’s cool-climate origins and the stone fruit flavors within. The label proudly showcases that the wine is ‘barrel fermented, barrel aged,’ bearing the Certified California Sustainable seal and a Stelvin screw cap closure to align with the demands of today’s on-the-go consumer lifestyle. The wine itself is an ode to the Arroyo Seco region and 50 years of J. Lohr: the debut of the iconic Chardonnay ΨǸͣ‫ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ԏԙԘԗռ‫ڑ‬Ŷ˓Ǹ˷ʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ĉռ‫ڑ‬Ę̇ʔͅ‫˷΃̇ ڑ‬ɒɤͅ‫ڑ‬ĉɤͅ​ͅζ‫ڑ‬Ę̇ʔͅ‫ڑ‬ʔʧ˰ͣɤ˓ʅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey in 1972, these vines have been the backbone of Monterey’s Chardonnay style ever since.

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JONNYPOPS ĉ̇˷˷ζŶ̻̇ͣ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬İʹʹ̇˷‫ ڑ‬IǸ˷ɒζ‫ ڑ‬I˓̇΃ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ψʔʧ˰ͣʧɆǸ˓‫ ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬ pop that captures the essence of your favorite nostalgic treat in four delightful layers. With every layer being a different flavor of cotton candy, these pops are the perfect frozen treat for summer! “A Better Pop for a Better World!” JonnyPops mission has always been ʹ̇‫˰ڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔՑ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅύɤ˷‫ͅʹڑ‬ɤǸʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˰ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ˋڑ‬ʧ˷ɒɤͅ‫ڑ‬ place. All JonnyPops are free from artificial dyes and flavors, made in a peanut-free facility, and have a kind deed printed on every pop stick.

KARL STRAUSS Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating postŶ̇ͅʔʧȿʧʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ȿͅɤΨʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰̻Ǹ˷ζջ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤǸͣɤɒ‫̇˓˓̇ ڑ‬Ψ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃˷‫ ڑ‬ĘǸʊɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ ˷ɤΨ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰˰΃ͣڑ‬ɤͅռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ԓռԐٜ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓ՑȿζՑΤ̇˓΃˰ɤ‫ڑ‬Մ ADžՅ‫ڑ‬ brew is available on draft and in six packs of 12-oz cans at Karl Strauss’ nine Southern California locations, as well as at restaurants, bars, and retail outlets throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada.

The light-bodied American lager has notes of crisp malt and a subtle ʔ̻̇‫ ڑ‬ȿʧʹʹɤͅ˷ɤͣ​ͣռ‫¡ ڑ‬ɤǸɒ‫ ڑ‬AͅɤΨɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ŶǸ΃˓‫ ڑ‬Ƌɤʊ΃ͅǸ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹʧɒջ‫ ڑ‬ծƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅɒͣ‫ ڑ‬թɆͅʧ̻ͣժջ‫ڑ‬ ‘clean’, and ‘refreshing’ are thrown around a lot with lagers, but we really feel like we hit that trifecta with this beer.” Karl Strauss has five San Diego County locations, as well as brewpubs in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Downtown Los Angeles, and Temecula. Also be on ʹʔɤ‫ڑʹ΃̇ˋ̇​̇˓ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫̇˓˓̇ ڑ‬Ψ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃˷‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ԏԙռԐՑ̇ύ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˷ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ͣڑ‬ɤ˓ɤɆʹ‫ڑͣʹ̻̇ͣͅڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ music venues.

LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS ĘǸΨͣ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬Ęʧ́΃ʧɒͣժ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃̻ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷̇ΤǸ‫ ڑ‬ՄԔռԏٜ‫ ڑ‬ADžՅ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹ‫ڑ‬ and bright blonde ale with a twist of lemon. The crispness of this classic blonde ale is met with the invigorating citrusy notes of lemon ύɤͣʹռ‫΃ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫̇ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬Τɤ̻̇ͅΨɤͅʧ˷ʊջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃̻ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷̇ΤǸ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆʧ̻ɤ‫ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫ڑ‬ ɆͅɤǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ĘǸΨͣ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ęʧ́΃ʧɒͣ‫ڑ‬AͅɤΨɤͅ‫ڑ‬AͅʧǸ˷‫ڑ‬Ljɤ˷ɒʹռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ڑ‬ȿͅɤΨժͣ‫ڑ‬ origin dates back more than 10 years ago, as one of Wendt’s first ʔ̇˰ɤȿͅɤΨͣռ‫ ڑ‬Ęʧˋɤ‫ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ ڑ‬ĘǸΨͣ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅɤΨջ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃̻ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷̇ΤǸ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ İ˓ɒ‫ڑ‬Ƌʹ̇ͅɤɒռ‫ڑ‬İ˓ɒ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔʧ̻​̻ɤɒռ‫ڑ‬İ˓ɒ‫ڑ‬Ƌʔɤ˓Τɤɒռֳ‫ʹͣڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹζ‫ڑ‬ȿͅɤΨɤͅζՑʅͅɤͣʔռ‫ڑ‬ Ę̇​̇ˋ‫ڑʹ΃̇ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃̻ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷̇ΤǸ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˰ʧʹɤɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʧ˰ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ĘǸΨͣ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬ Ęʧ́΃ʧɒͣ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤͣʹʧ˷Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ȿͅɤΨɤͅζ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬LjǸʧʹͣʅʧɤ˓ɒջ‫ ڑ‬Džʹռջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ɒͅǸʅʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ ԓՑ̻ǸɆˋͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ԏԖ‫̇ ڑ‬ύռ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤʹǸʧ˓ɤͣͅ‫ ڑ‬ǸɆ̇ͣͅ​ͣ‫ ڑ‬ĘǸΨͣ̇˷ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤͣʹժͣ‫˷ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤՑ state distribution area in the Northeast.

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LEMON PERFECT Lemon Perfect is the flavored lemon water brand made for your summer adventures. With seven refreshing flavors to choose from ʧ˷Ɇ˓΃ɒʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸ˷‫ ڑ‬ʅǸΤ̇ͅʧʹɤͣ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ ڑ‬TͅǸʊ̇˷‫΃ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬ģǸ˷ʊ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬ŶɤǸɆʔ‫ ڑ‬žǸ̻ͣȿɤͅ​ͅζջ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ƋʹͅǸΨȿɤͅ​ͅζ‫ڑ‬ŶǸͣ​ͣʧ̇˷‫΃ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹջ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷‫ڑ‬ŶɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅʅ΃˓‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ hydrating. In each bottle, you’ll find the juice of half of an organic lemon, 100% of your daily value of Vitamin C, no sugar or artificial ingredients, and just five calories. Lemon Perfect is available in all 50 states in retailers including Publix, Kroger, Costco, Sam’s Club, Ljʔ̇˓ɤ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒͣջ‫ڑ‬ƙǸͅʊɤʹջ‫˓ ڑ‬ȿɤͅʹͣ̇˷ͣջ‫ڑ‬IDžƋջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫̇ͅ˰ڑ‬ɤռ‫ڑ‬ŀͅջ‫ڑ‬ʧʅ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ժͅɤ‫ڑ‬ ˷̇ʹ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧʹɤ‫ͅڑ‬ɤǸɒζ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷΃˓̻ڑ‬ʊɤջ‫ڑ‬ɆǸʹɆʔ‫ڑ‬Ęɤ˰̇˷‫ڑ‬ŶɤͅʅɤɆʹժͣ‫¡ڑ‬ζɒͅǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ Tour this summer to sip on samples near you.

LITTLE SESAME Made with freshly milled tahini, lemon juice, roasted garlic and date molasses, Little Sesame has meticulously crafted a fresh and smooth Tahini Sauce that’s perfect for spreads, elevating a dish, or drizzling on top of sweet and savory. Destined to be your new “everything sauce,” it’s versatile and has a thick and creamy texture that makes it delicious as a dip, spread or drizzle.

MARIN FRENCH CHEESE CO. ģǸͅʧ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ڑ‬Iʔɤɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬İռժͣ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ڑ‬Ŷɤʹʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˓ʧɆ‫ڑ‬԰‫ڑ‬Ŷɤ̻​̻ɤͅ‫ڑ‬Մԓ‫̇ڑ‬ύռԼջ‫ڑ‬ is a rich and buttery Triple Crème Brie enhanced with garlic and cracked pepper for an aromatic and savory burst of decadence. Å˷̻ͣʧͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅɤͣʔ‫ ڑ‬Ɇʔɤɤͣɤ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ˷Ɇɤժͣ‫΃ ڑ‬Τɤͅʊ˷ɤ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤʊʧ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ Ŷɤʹʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˓ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬Ŷɤ̻​̻ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤαɤ˰̻˓ʧʅʧɤͣ‫ ڑ‬ģǸͅʧ˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ ڑ‬Iʔɤɤͣɤժͣ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧͣ​ͣʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ ̇ʅ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹͅ​ͅζʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬Ǹɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬IǸ˓ʧʅ̇ͅ˷ʧǸ‫ ڑ‬Τʧͣʧ̇˷ռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃˓ʊɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ cheese is perfect for a new take on Raclette, folded into baked or scalloped potatoes, or served on a grazing board for an extra ɆͅɤǸ˰ζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤ̻​̻ɤͅζ‫˷΃̻ ڑ‬Ɇʔռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ̇ͅɒ΃Ɇʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ŷɤʹʧʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˓ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬԰‫ڑ‬ Pepper stands as a testament to the brand’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its collection of small-format cheeses, catering to the evolving tastes of consumers.

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MAUI GOLD ŶǸʹ̇ͅ˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧ˓˓‫ ڑ‬ɤ˰ȿǸͅˋ‫ ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʊǸͣʹ̇ͅ˷̇˰ʧɆ‫˷ͅ΃̇˃ ڑ‬ɤζ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ģǸ΃ʧ‫˓̇ ڑ‬ɒ‫ڑ‬ Pineapple, the ultimate ingredient to elevate their summer dishes. žɤ˷̇Ψ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫̻˷΃ڑ‬ǸͅǸ˓˓ɤ˓ɤɒ‫ͣڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ˷ɤͣ​ͣջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬ɤά΃ʧͣʧʹɤ‫̻ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤǸ̻​̻˓ɤͣ‫ڑ‬ are cultivated on the scenic slopes of Maui, ensuring a flavor profile that complements any dish. Available on MauiPineappleStore.com, each pineapple is freshly picked and shipped the same day from the ʅǸͅ˰‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹʹ̇ͅ˷ժͣ‫ڑ‬ɒ̇​̇ͣͅʹɤ̻ռ‫¡ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒՑʔǸͅΤɤͣʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ʹ̻̇ڑ‬ʧ˰Ǹ˓‫ͅڑ‬ʧ̻ɤ˷ɤͣ​ͣջ‫ڑ‬ these pineapples boast exceptional sweetness, elevated Vitamin C levels, and low acidity. Customers are presented with some enticing ̻̇ʹʧ̇˷ͣտ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹͅʹɤͅ˓ζ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ȿͣɆͅʧ̻ʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹ˷̇˰ ڑ‬ʔ˓ζ‫΃ͣ ڑ‬ȿͣɆͅʧ̻ʹʧ̇˷ռ‫ڑ‬ Patrons can also purchase a one-time shipment. The opportunity to enhance one’s culinary experience during the summer awaits with ʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤͣʔɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͣڑ‬Ψɤɤʹɤͣʹ‫̻ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤǸ̻​̻˓ɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬ģǸ΃ʧ‫˓̇ ڑ‬ɒռ

MISFITS & MAVENS Crisp notes of vibrant citrus fruit, white peach, crisp apple and juicy mango are paired with pleasant acidity and a hint of gravel and minerality on the finish. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just down for a good time, Misfits & Mavens was created for you. Wines to celebrate our differences while coming together, one glass at a time. All natural wines, sustainably grown and harvested in California.

MONTE’S FINE FOODS ģ̇˷ʹɤժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹͅˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧͣͅʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅǸζ‫ͣʹ΃̇ ڑ‬ʧɒɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹ΃Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ category with the launch of dried pasta. The new pasta line debuts with two custom shapes that you won’t find on other American grocery shelves: 3 Buchi and Rotolini, made from 100% organic durum wheat semolina and water only. Proudly prepared and ̻̇ͅɒ΃Ɇɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƥƋ ջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ڑ‬ǸͣʹǸ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̇˓ͣڑ‬Ψ‫ڑ‬ɒͅʧɤɒջ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇ͅ˷ύɤ‫ڑ‬ɒʧɤ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹͅ΃ɒɤɒջ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ˷̇˷ ڑ‬ģŀռ‫ ڑ‬ģ̇˷ʹɤժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˷̇ ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓˷̇ ڑ‬ζ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸ˷‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫̻ ڑ‬ǸͣʹǸ‫ڑ‬ manufacturers to create pasta in the old Italian tradition. Extruded through bronze dies which leaves a rough surface to better soak ΃̻‫ͣڑ‬Ǹ΃Ɇɤռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫˷ڑ‬ɤΨ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˷ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ͅ΃̻ڑ‬ɆʔǸͣɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬Ŷ̻̇‫ڑ‬ƥ̻‫̇ͅ ڑ‬Ɇɤͅ‫ڑ‬ and through the brand’s website when customers sign up to be part of Monte’s Social Club, the brand’s new membership program. The pasta line will roll out to select retailers over the coming months.

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NATALIE’S īǸʹǸ˓ʧɤժͣ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧɆ̇˷ʧɆ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬Ǹ̻˓ɤռ‫ ڑ‬ģǸɒɤ‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤͣʔ‫̇ͅڑ‬Ǹ˷ʊɤͣջ‫ڑ‬īǸʹǸ˓ʧɤժͣ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ͅڑ‬ʧɆʔ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬DžʧʹǸ˰ʧ˷‫ڑ‬I‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ folate, both known to promote healthy immune function and prevent cell damage. Voted a favorite product by Cook’s Illustrated, Woman’s TǸζջ‫̇​̇ ڑ‬ɒ‫ͣ΃̇¡ ڑ‬ɤˋɤɤ̻ʧ˷ʊջ‫ ڑ‬žɤǸ˓‫ ڑ‬Ƌʧ˰̻˓ɤջ‫ ڑ‬Ȧ˷‫̻​̻ ڑ‬ɨʹʧʹջ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙŀT Ǖ‫ڑ‬ Show, The Kitchn, Southern Living and Serious Eats, Natalie’s ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸ˷ɒɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫˰ͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫ ڑ‬ȿǸʹɆʔɤͣջ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇Ɇ΃ͣ‫ڑ˷̇ ڑ‬ ͣ̇΃ͅɆʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ʔʧʊʔɤͣʹ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣջ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ˷ͣ΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒՑɆ˓Ǹͣ​ͣ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζռ‫ڑ‬ ģǸɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫˓˷̇ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤͣʔ‫̇ͅ˓ ڑ‬ʧɒǸ‫̇ͅڑ‬Ǹ˷ʊɤͣջ‫ڑ‬īǸʹǸ˓ʧɤժͣ‫ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤ‫ڑ‬ɒ̇ɤͣ˷ժʹ‫ڑ‬ get more nostalgic and authentic than this.

NOALCHCO NoAlchCo is a chic, socially inclusive, and distinctive alcoholremoved wine brand for sophisticated and intentional consumers ˓̇​̇ˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒʅ΃˓‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒ΃˓ʊɤ˷Ɇɤջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫˓̻ ڑ‬ɤǸͣ΃ͅǸȿ˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬ɒͅʧ˷ˋʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ experience. Crafted with health in mind, NoAlchCo wines are low in calories, contain no added sugars, and boast a natural taste with no artificial flavor. NoAlchCo’s Rose provides a crisp, mineral, and refreshing finish with hints of rose and strawberry. It has a beautiful light pink hue reflecting its refreshing and crisp flavor profile.

This non-alcoholic wine provides the flavor profile of a luxurious ž̇ͣɨ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬I̎ʹɤ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ŷ̇ͅΤɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓ռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔʧͣ‫ͣ̇ͅڑ‬ɨ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ ɒɤʅʧ˷ʧʹʧ̇˷‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ծ̇ͣͅɨ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓‫ڑ‬ɒǸζռկ‫ڑ‬ī̇‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒɤɒ‫΃ͣڑ‬ʊǸͅ‫ڑ̇ͅڑ‬ǸͅʹʧʅʧɆʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ has 20 calories.

NOVA īŀDž ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƋǸ˷‫ڑ‬Tʧɤʊ̇‫ڑ‬ŶǸɒͅɤͣ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ɇ̇˓˓Ǹȿ̇ͅǸʹɤ‫ڑ˷̇ڑ‬ Sunset Slam Mango Lime hard kombucha, and it is available all ͣ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫˷̇˓ڑ‬ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹʹ‫ڑ‬ŶɤʹɆ̇‫ڑ‬ŶǸͅˋջ‫ڑ‬īŀDž ժͣ‫ڑ‬ŀɆɤǸ˷‫ڑ‬AɤǸɆʔ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹ̻̇ͅ​̇˰ջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ڑ‬ ͣʧͣʹɤͅ‫ڑ‬īŀDžŀ‫΃̻ڑͣʹ̻̇ͣͅڑ‬ȿͣ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ģʧͣ​ͣʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬DžǸ˓˓ɤζջ‫ڑ‬ŀʹǸζ‫ڑ‬žǸ˷Ɇʔջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Å˰̻ɤͅʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬ Beach. The kombucha, which features the colors of the Padres’ City Connect uniforms, also is available in single 16-oz cans and in six packs of 12-oz cans at retail outlets throughout San Diego County. Ƌ΃˷ͣɤʹ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ˓Ǹ˰‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ԙٜ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓ՑȿζՑΤ̇˓΃˰ɤ‫ ڑ‬Մ ADžՅջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷‫ ڑ‬ʅͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ and vegan.

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OLLI X THAT’S IT ŀ˓˓ʧ‫ڑ‬ƋǸ˓΃˰ɤͅʧǸջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʅǸͣʹՑʊ̇ͅΨʧ˷ʊ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇɤͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ΃ʹʔɤ˷ʹʧɆ‫ڑ‬ÅʹǸ˓ʧǸ˷Ցͣʹζ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ ͣǸ˓Ǹ˰ʧջ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ˰ɤɒ‫ڑ̻΃ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ƙʔǸʹժͣ‫ڑ‬ʧʹռջ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹ̇ͣͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤͅʧɆǸժͣ‫ڑ‬Ջԏ‫ڑ‬ʅͅ΃ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ ȿǸͅջ‫˓ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ծŀʅʅʧɆʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬Ƌ˷ǸɆˋ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅռկ‫ڑ‬ŀʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ڑ‬ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ڑ‬ Ɇ̇˰ȿʧ˷Ǹʹʧ̇˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʹζ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˓˓ʧ‫ ڑ‬α‫ ڑ‬ƙʔǸʹժͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹռ‫ڑ‬ Ƌ˷ǸɆˋ‫ڑ‬ŶǸɆˋͣ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ʹǸʧ˷‫ڑ‬ŀ˓˓ʧ‫ͣڑ‬Ǹ˓Ǹ˰ʧ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹͣջ‫̻ڑ‬Ǹʧͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔɤɤͣɤ‫˓ͣڑ‬ʧɆɤͣ‫ڑ‬ and a That’s it. fruit bar to provide a delicious, gluten-free, highprotein snack that can be enjoyed from anywhere while on the go.

ONCE UPON A COCONUT ŀ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ƥ̻̇˷‫ڑ ڑ‬İɆ̇˷΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ȿͅǸ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤΤʧʹǸ˓ʧύɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬ʧ˰ɤ˓ɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓΃ͅɤ‫ڑ‬ of coconuts into a modern lifestyle choice. This innovative company has captured the essence of paradise in each of its products, offering consumers not just hydration, but a sip of tropical bliss. ̇ͅ˰‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʔ΃˰ȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ȿɤʊʧ˷˷ʧ˷ʊͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͣڑ‬ʧ˰̻˓ɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇Ɇ̇˷΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͅջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤζ‫ڑ‬ʔǸΤɤ‫ڑ‬ expanded their product range to include a variety of coconutbased delights, designed to cater to health-conscious individuals seeking natural and refreshing alternatives to processed beverages.

The company prides itself on sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that every coconut used is harvested with the utmost care for the environment and respect for local communities. This Ɇ̇˰˰ʧʹ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ɤαʹɤ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤζ̇˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ɒ΃Ɇʹջ‫ڑ‬Ǹͣ‫ڑ‬ŀ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ƥ̻̇˷‫ڑ ڑ‬İɆ̇˷΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ actively engages in initiatives that support the ecosystem and the farmers’ livelihoods, fostering a sense of community and support. _ǸɆʔ‫ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɆʔǸͣɤ‫ ڑ‬ʊ̇ɤͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸɆˋ‫ͅ΃ʹͅ΃˷ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫ͅ΃̇ͣ ڑ‬Ɇɤջ‫˰ ڑ‬Ǹˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬ ƥ̻̇˷‫ ڑ ڑ‬İɆ̇˷΃ʹ‫ ڑʹͣ΃˃ ڑʹ̇˷ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇʔ̇ʧɆɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹͣ ڑ‬Ǹʹɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷ͣɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ڑ‬ consumption.

POPPI Your summer soda situationship is here - poppi’s latest flavor ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅǸ˷ʊɤ‫ ڑ‬IͅɤǸ˰ռ‫ ڑ‬Åʹժͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃˃ ڑ‬ʧɆζՑ˰ɤɤʹͣՑɆͅɤǸ˰ζ‫̇ͣ ڑ‬ɒǸ‫ ڑ‬ζ̇΃‫ڑ‬ never knew you needed to stay cool this summer. Maybe it’s a fling or maybe it’s an entire love affair, but either way, it’s gonna be a memorable one. Smooth vanilla joins zesty orange for a flavor that’s nostalgic and totally fresh, reimagined with 5g sugar and prebiotics for a better-for-you twist on this soda shop classic.

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POUR MORE SUNSHINE™ Ŷ̇΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬ģ̇ͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃˷ͣʔʧ˷ɤֳ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫˰˰΃ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇ʹʹ˓ɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑͅ΃̇ ڑ‬Ŷɤɤ˓‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ռ‫ڑ‬ ƙʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ǸΨǸͅɒՑΨʧ˷˷ʧ˷ʊ‫̻ͣڑ‬ʧͅʧʹ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬ŀʔʧ̇ժͣ‫ڑ‬LjǸʹɤͣͅʔɤɒ‫ڑ‬Tʧͣʹʧ˓˓ɤͅζ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤ˷‫ڑ‬ ɆʔǸ˷ʊʧ˷ʊ‫˰ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹȿ̇΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ʊʧ˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫̇ڑ‬Τɤͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɆǸɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime citrus peels. Kick back, relax and enjoy the hot summer nights ahead with a cool, crisp, refreshing and citrus-forward cocktail.

PRÉSIDENT® ƙʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ŷͅɨͣʧɒɤ˷ʹ֯‫ ڑ‬Ljʔʧ̻​̻ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Iͅɧ˰ɤ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʧʊʧ˷Ǹ˓‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ģǸɒǸʊǸͣɆǸͅ‫ ڑ‬DžǸ˷ʧ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬ is an extra rich and creamy whipped cream with flavors of vanilla. Ŷͅɨͣʧɒɤ˷ʹ֯ջ‫˷̇ڑ‬ɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇ͅ˓ɒժͣ‫̻ͅڑ‬ɤ˰ʧɤͅɤ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔɤɤͣɤ˰Ǹˋɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̻̇ͅ΃_ڑ‬ɤժͣ‫ڑ‬ leading dairy expert, recently introduced its line of gourmet-style whipped cream. An authentic restaurant-style experience right out of the can, this whipped cream has an authentic Chantilly recipe that acts as the secret to turning any simple recipe into an indulgent, hand-crafted masterpiece. Plus, it’s corn-syrup free and has a stronger hold that resists melting and dripping during your hot summer events and is sure to impress. No one will know you didn’t whip it yourself! Whether you are preparing a dessert for any occasion, whether hosting a party or just trying out a new recipe, Ŷͅɨͣʧɒɤ˷ʹ֯‫ ڑ‬Ljʔʧ̻​̻ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Iͅɧ˰ɤ‫̻̇ͅ ڑ‬Τʧɒɤͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫̻ ڑ‬Ǹʧͅʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬ treat.

PRESSED JUICERY Pressed Juicery is the leading premium cold-pressed juice and functional wellness brand that provides a holistic approach to wellness and beauty. Known for their best-selling juice cleanses, their beverages provide a high degree of functional natural ingredients that promote beauty from the inside out. Prepare to unlock a beach-worthy glow with their new Vacation Prep Pack, ɒɤͣʧʊ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ˓̻‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃‫ڑˋ̇​̇˓ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʅɤɤ˓‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓̇ǸʹՑʅͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ȿɤͣʹռ‫ ڑ‬ɤǸʹ΃ͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ Ŷͅɤͣ​ͣɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤͅζժͣ‫ ڑ‬ΤʧͅǸ˓‫ ڑ‬ԗՑɒǸζ‫ ڑ‬Ƌʧ˰̻˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬I˓ɤǸ˷ͣɤ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫¡ ڑ‬ʧ˓˰Ǹ‫ڑ‬ Wellness Shot, this dynamic duo is your solution for reducing bloat, cleansing your digestion, and unleashing natural radiance. Whether you’re a modern jet-setter, bride-to-be, or simply seeking an extra dose of self-love, this system will leave you feeling revitalized, with everything you need to detox, debloat, cleanse and glow from the inside out wherever your travels take you this summer and beyond!

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PS SEASONING PS Seasoning is revolutionizing the summer grilling scene with its latest creation, “The Works” Burger Seasoning. Capturing the ́΃ʧ˷ʹɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʅ΃˓˓ζ‫̇˓ڑ‬Ǹɒɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ͅʊɤͅջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ͣڑ‬ɤǸͣ̇˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ offers an all-in-one solution for burger enthusiasts. Infused with the tangy zest of ketchup, the sharpness of mustard, the crunch of pickles, the savory depth of onions, the creamy richness of cheese, and the smoky notes of bacon, “The Works” transforms any patty into a gourmet experience. This innovative seasoning eliminates the need for multiple condiments, making it an ideal addition to Ǹ˷ζ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅʧ˓˓ʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ̻ɤͅʹ̇ʧͅɤռ‫ ڑ‬Åʹͣ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫˓˷̇ ڑʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ζ‫ͣ ڑ‬ǸΤɤͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʧ˰ɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ʹ‫ڑ‬ also ensures a consistently delicious flavor profile with every bite.

Launching in May for National Burger Month, PS Seasoning’s “The Works,” is a game-changer for burgers, but is versatile enough to be used on veggies, chicken and more. It’s a must-try for anyone looking to enhance their summer cookouts.

REBBL ž_AAĘ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ˰̇​̇ʹʔʧɤ‫ ڑ‬ƋʹǸͅʹɤֳͅ‫ͅʹ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ͣʅ̇ͅ˰ͣ‫˷̇ͅ˰ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ʧʹ΃Ǹ˓ͣջ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ consumers an organic and convenient base to create nutrientdense smoothies in seconds — without the mess. With just the ͣʧ˰̻˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ʧɆɤջ‫ ڑ‬ʅͅ΃ʧʹջ‫ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ʊͅɤɤ˷ͣջ‫ͣ΃ ڑ‬ɤͣͅ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˷‫΃́ ڑ‬ʧɆˋ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ seamlessly blend up a protein-packed and gut health-supporting ͣ˰̇​̇ʹʔʧɤ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʅ΃ɤ˓‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫ ڑ‬ɒǸζռ‫ ڑ‬ŀʅʅɤͅɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬İɆ̇˷΃ʹ‫ ڑ‬ģʧ˓ˋ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ŀǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ģʧ˓ˋ‫ڑ‬ ˓ʧ́΃ʧɒ‫ڑ‬ȿǸͣɤ‫ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹʧɤͣջ‫ڑ‬Ƌ˰̇​̇ʹʔʧɤ‫ڑ‬ƋʹǸͅʹɤֳͅ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧΤɤͣͅ‫ڑ‬ԐԎ‫ڑ‬ʊͅǸ˰ͣ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫˓̻ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʹՑ rich protein to kickstart the day and features amplified benefits through postbiotics to support gut health.

RISE BREWING CO. žÅƋ_‫ ڑ‬AͅɤΨʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬İռժͣ‫ ڑ‬ŀǸʹ‫ ڑ‬ģʧ˓ˋ‫ ڑ‬DžǸ˷ʧ˓˓Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ĘǸʹʹɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇΃˷ɒ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸʹɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ڑ‬ excursion this summer. The oat milk vanilla latte blends top-tier organic oat milk, nitrogen-infused cold brew and real vanilla extract to fuel any adventure. Each can is organic, dairy free, vegan, plantbased, non-gmo and offers 80 mg natural caffeine per 7 oz serving and 100 mg natural caffeine per 10 oz serving.

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RITUAL ZERO PROOF The perfect companion for summer spritzes, Ritual Zero Proof’s award-winning Aperitif Alternative is best described as sunshine in a glass. With its show-stopping red hue, Ritual Aperitif Alternative combines the assertive bitterness of an Italian aperitivo with the Ɇ̇˰̻˓ɤα‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷Ɇʔ‫ ڑ‬Τɤͅ˰̇΃ʹʔՕΨʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˓Ɇ̇ʔ̇˓‫ڑ‬ or calories. As an ounce-for-ounce replacement, it’s easier than ever to craft non-alcoholic or low-ABV summertime favorites like Spritzes and Negronis. Ritual Aperitif Alternative is bright and full of bittersweet citrus, perfect for moderation and mindful consumption Ψʧʹʔ̇΃ʹ‫ͣ ڑ‬ǸɆͅʧʅʧɆʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ΃ʹʔɤ˷ʹʧɆʧʹζռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ˷ɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬ʧ̻‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷̇΃ʊʔ‫ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ transport anyone to a sunny day on the Mediterranean coast.

SER!OUS BEAN CO Ƌ_žԱŀƥƋ‫ڑ‬AɤǸ˷‫ڑ‬İ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹˋɤͣ‫ڑ̇˷ڑ‬Ǹ̻̇˓̇ʊʧɤͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫˷΃ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤɆʹɤɒջ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͅɒՑ ʔʧʹʹʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅռ‫ ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨɤͣʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅջ‫˷̇¡ ڑʹ̇¡ ڑ‬ɤζ‫ ڑ‬AǸˋɤɒ‫ ڑ‬AɤǸ˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ ̻ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ͣڑ‬ʧɒɤ‫ʹ̻̇ڑ‬ʧ̇˷‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɆͅǸ˷ˋ‫˰˰΃ͣڑ̻΃ڑ‬ɤͅ‫ڑ‬AAŽͣռ‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤζ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ real honey and smoked bacon for a perfect combination of sweet and medium heat, while also providing a good source of fiber and 7g of protein. They are preservative-free, free of high fructose corn syrup, gluten-free, and come in BPA-free-lined cans, all with easyto-open pull-top lids.

SIMPLETIMESMIXERS We all know that feeling when you take a sip of your margarita and realize it wasn’t made with fresh juice, but this summer, there will be nothing fake in sight. Because you are going to use the ultrapremium, clean-label margarita mixers from Simple Times Mixers, right? Like the craft distillery of the ultra-premium mixer world— all its juices are created by hand in its Midwest facility. They hand juice everything for these margarita mixers and offer flavors like Simple Margarita, Cranberry Margarita, Strawberry Sage Margarita, Pineapple Coconut Margarita, and more!

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SIMPLYPROTEIN® SimplyProtein®, maker of nutritious, great-tasting, plant-based protein snacks that are gluten-free, and kosher, announces the launch of their protein tortilla chips. SimplyProtein’s Restaurant Ƌʹζ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇ͅʹʧ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬Iʔʧ̻ͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹɒɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ͅ˷ջ‫΃́ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫̻ڑ‬ɤǸ‫ʹ̻̇ͅڑ‬ɤʧ˷‫ڑ‬ʊ̇ͅΨ˷‫ڑ‬ and manufactured in North America, organic sunflower oil, and other ingredients. Each one-ounce serving of 14 chips contains 7 ʊͅǸ˰ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤʧ˷ջ‫ ڑ‬ԏԓԎ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˓̇ͅʧɤͣջ‫ ڑ‬ԗ՞Ԙ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅǸ˰ͣ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ʅǸʹջ‫ ڑʹͣ΃˃ ڑ‬ԏԏ՞ԏԐ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅǸ˰ͣ‫ڑ‬ of carbohydrates, and no added sugar. A better-for-you option containing more protein than conventional offerings, they are ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫̻̇ͅڑ‬ʅʧ˓ɤͣտ‫ڑ‬ƋɤǸ‫ڑ‬ƋǸ˓ʹ‫ڑ‬՟‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ͣڑ‬ʧ˰̻˓ʧɆʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ of sea salt compliments the sweetness of the toasted corn flavor Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˓˓̇Ψͣ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ΤɤͣͅǸʹʧ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ɒʧ̻​̻ʧ˷ʊւ‫¡ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ęʧ˰ɤ‫ڑ‬՟‫ڑ‬ƋǸ˓ʹζջ‫ڑ‬ύɤͣʹζջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ pleasantly tart, the fresh tanginess of lime marries the crunch of a ͅɤͣʹǸ΃ͅǸ˷ʹՑͣʹζ˓ɤ‫ʹ̇ͅʹڑ‬ʧ˓˓Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ɇʔʧ̻ւ‫¡ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫¡ڑ‬ǸȿǸ˷ɤ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬՟‫ڑ‬ƙʔɤ‫ˋ̇˰ͣڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬ of a roasted habanero pepper deliver just enough heat to make you want more.

SMERALDINA WATER Smeraldina Water recently introduced their still and sparkling water in a 920ml/31oz glass bottle format just in time for summer. The new size delivers on aesthetics and convenience – offering a sleeker design that’s easier to handle and transport to all your summer happenings so you can stay hydrated and refreshed. Smeraldina ̻ͅʧ̇ͅʧʹʧύɤͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤαɆɤ˓˓ɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅ΃̇ͣ ڑ‬Ɇɤͣ‫̻ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˰ʧ΃˰‫΃́ ڑ‬Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸʹɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤͅʧΤɤɒ‫ڑ‬ from the depths of Sardinia’s “blue zones” island. It is virtually untouched by pollution and universally acknowledged for its healthy living and high number of centenarians. Sourced from nearly 1,000 ʅɤɤʹ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ģ̇˷ʹʧ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧ‫ ڑ‬Tɤ΃‫ʹ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ծģ̇΃˷ʹǸʧ˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫̇ ڑ‬ɒջկ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬ and most compact granite filters and enriches the clean and wellbalanced water that is Smeraldina, assuming the role of a natural production plant.

ZURGE Zurge’s supercharged, scientifically backed brain supplement coffee blend is here to keep you fueled for those action packed Summer days! Serve Zurge as an iced coffee or blended icedlatte, a game-changer in your summer morning routine! Packed Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧΤɤ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ ڑ‬İʊ˷ǸʹʧŽ֯‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ȿ̇​̇ͣʹ‫ ڑ‬ATī ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤΤɤ˓ͣջ‫ڑ‬ Lion’s Mane Mushroom for nerve growth, and Coffeeberry® for that perfect touch of sweetness, this 100% Colombian espresso blend is a powerhouse of flavor and functionality. Say hello to a revitalizing Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ʔǸ˷Ɇɤɒ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇ʅʅɤɤ‫ڑ‬ɤα̻ɤͅʧɤ˷Ɇɤ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ǭ΃ͅʊɤռ‫ ڑ‬ɤʹ‫ͅڑ‬ɤǸɒζ‫ˋڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʧɆˋ‫ʹͣڑ‬Ǹͅʹ‫ڑ‬ your hot summer days with a burst of excitement and flavor like never before!

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SPARK PLUG Spark Plug has combined Nitro Infusion, Madagascar Vanilla and a higher ABV to elevate its status as the ultimate Espresso Martini Cocktail experience. The addition of Madagascar Vanilla enhances the drink with an aromatic flavor that complements the rich bitterness of the coffee and the potency of the vodka, creating a harmonious blend of contrasting tastes that excite the palate. Moreover, infusing the espresso martini with nitrogen makes it an invigorating choice for both casual drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs. The Nitro foam creates depth and complexity to the cocktail, ensuring a more robust and satisfying drinking experience.

In addition to its delicious taste, the espresso martini also provides a much-needed caffeine boost during social gatherings or nights out.

This makes it a versatile choice for those looking to enjoy a cocktail while staying alert and energized. Whether sipped at a trendy bar or crafted at home, the Spark Plug espresso martini guarantees a memorable and satisfying drinking experience that continues to captivate cocktail enthusiasts worldwide.

SPLASH PROTEIN DRINK™ Ƌ̻˓Ǹͣʔ‫ ڑ‬Ŷ̇ͅʹɤʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Tͅʧ˷ˋֳ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧͣͅʹ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤǸɒζՑʹ̇Ցɒͅʧ˷ˋ‫ʹ̻̇ͅ ڑ‬ɤʧ˷‫ ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤ‫ڑ‬ packed with candy-juice flavor. Designed for the on-the-go lifestyle, Ƌ̻˓Ǹͣʔ‫ ڑ‬Ŷ̇ͅʹɤʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Tͅʧ˷ˋֳջ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ̇˷ɤ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤɤˋʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˷Τɤ˷ʧɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ way to simplify their protein intake. Each serving contains 24g of ʔʧʊʔՑ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫ڑ‬Ψʔɤζ‫ʹ̻̇ͅڑ‬ɤʧ˷‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫΃ͣڑ‬ʊǸͅՑʅͅɤɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˓ڑ‬ǸɆʹ̇ͣɤ‫ڑ‬ʅͅɤɤռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ a commitment to nutrition excellence and indulgent flavors, Splash Ŷ̇ͅʹɤʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Tͅʧ˷ˋֳ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤʹʧɆ΃˓̇΃ͣ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰΃˓Ǹʹɤɒ‫˓˷̇ ڑʹ̇˷ ڑ‬ζ‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰̻˓ɤ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ ȿ΃ʹ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬ζ̇΃ͅ‫ڑ‬ɒǸʧ˓ζ‫ʹ΃̇ͅڑ‬ʧ˷ɤռ‫˓ ڑ‬ǸΤ̇ͣͅ‫ڑ‬ǸΤǸʧ˓Ǹȿ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹͅɤ‫ڑ‬A˓΃ɤ‫ڑ‬ƋʔǸͅˋͣ‫ڑ‬ (raspberry), Sour Cherry, and Candy Peach.

SUMMER WATER ƙʔɤ‫΃́ڑ‬ʧ˷ʹɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫ͣ̇ͅڑ‬ɨ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ͣڑ‬ɤǸͣ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬LjǸʹɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ڑ‬ʊǸͅ˷ɤͅɤɒ‫ڑ‬ critical acclaim in recent years as a wine characterized by natural acidity and year-round drinkability. The highly-anticipated 2023 vintage, meticulously crafted by longtime Winemaker Ryan ǭ̇ʹ̇ΤʧɆʔջ‫ڑ‬ȿ̇Ǹͣʹͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ΤʧȿͅǸ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ȿ˓ɤ˷ɒ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ԘԔٜ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤ˷ǸɆʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ԏԔٜ‫ڑ‬ƋζͅǸʔ‫ڑ‬ grapes, with notes of minerality and acidity boosted by bright flavors of strawberry, guava, pink grapefruit, and lime zest. The ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ԐԎԐԒ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ ڑ‬LjǸʹɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ž̇ͣɨ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤͣʹǸ˰ɤ˷ʹ‫ʹ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ distinct and vibrant terroir of California’s Central Coast combined with Zotovich’s principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Best enjoyed chilled, Summer Water evokes the essence of summer in a bottle, effortlessly transporting consumers to a laid-back state of mind with every sip.

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THE REPUBLIC OF TEA This refreshing blossom has a vibrant flavor much like juicy cranberries and raspberries and makes a full-bodied base for the natural flavors of sweet tangerine and yuzu. Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus that tastes like a mix of lemon, grapefruit and lime with floral notes. Add one pouch of this cold brew hibiscus tea to a pitcher and steep for 10 minutes to sip a caffeine-free treat at any time of day. Cold brew hibiscus will bring bright tropical flavors to all summer soirees like brunches, picnics, outdoor parties and more in as little as 10 minutes.

TIA LUPITA ƙʧǸ‫ڑ‬Ę΃̻ʧʹǸ‫ڑ‬ΨǸͣ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ģɤαʧɆǸ˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇΃˷ɒɤͅ‫¡ڑ‬ɤɆʹ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ƋǸ˓ΤʧɒǸͅջ‫ڑ‬Ψʔ̇‫ڑ‬ ʧ˰˰ʧʊͅǸʹɤɒ‫ʹڑ̇ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƥƋ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬ԐԎԎԔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ͅڑ‬ɤʊ΃˓Ǹͅ˓ζ‫ͅڑ‬ɤɆɤʧΤɤɒ‫ڑ‬ɆǸͅɤ‫̻ڑ‬ǸɆˋǸʊɤͣ‫ڑ‬ from his mother with her delicious hot sauces. All his friends raved about his mother’s hot sauce which inspired him to create Tia Lupita, named after his mom – using her recipes to keep the tradition going.

Salsa Macha is a rich Mexican Chili Crisp - a savory mixture of chile oil from 100% olive oil and nuts (like peanuts and pepitas), with no additives or added sugars.

TRUE LEMON True Lemon offers a variety of powdered drink mixes to enhance the flavor of water with a fruity taste making it easier for many to increase the amount of water they are drinking, and thus staying hydrated. The newest flavor, Triple Citrus Lemonade, helps you stay happily hydrated with a delicious blend of lemon, lime and orange, for a new twist on classic lemonade. Made with only simple, clean, ˷̇˷Ց ģŀ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊͅɤɒʧɤ˷ʹͣջ‫ ڑ‬ɤǸɆʔ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤͅΤʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫˓˷̇ ڑ‬ζ‫ ڑ‬ԏԎ‫ ڑ‬ɆǸ˓̇ͅʧɤͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ̇˷ ڑ‬ artificial sweeteners or ingredients you can’t pronounce. The water enhancers come in a small packet that’s convenient to carry in a backpack, beach bag, picnic basket, or car console. Perfect for the pool, the beach, camping, or a road trip.

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TSINGTAO 0.0 ƙͣʧ˷ʊʹǸ̇‫ڑ‬ԎռԎ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ڑ‬Ǹʹɤͣʹ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷˷̇ΤǸʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ڑ‬ƙͣʧ˷ʊʹǸ̇‫ڑ‬AͅɤΨɤͅζջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬Ջԏ‫ڑ‬ Iʔʧ˷ɤͣɤ‫ڑ‬ʧ˰̻̇ͅʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ȿɤɤͅ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ƥƋռ‫ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫˓˷̇ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ԖԒ‫ڑ‬ɆǸ˓̇ͅʧɤͣ‫̻ڑ‬ɤͅ‫˷΃ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ an ABV of no more than 0.03%, Tsingtao 0.0 provides a guilt-free drinking experience while still retaining the delicious flavor profile it is known for. Its light flavor is perfect for warm weather. Brewed and fermented with a gentle alcohol removal and blending process, it has a fruity flavor with slight malty notes, making it a refreshing choice for summer gatherings. Tsingtao 0.0 is the perfect beer for summer, offering a low-calorie option without compromising on taste.

UME ƥģ_‫ ڑ‬Ŷ˓΃˰‫ ڑ‬Ęʧ́΃ɤ΃ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧʊʔʹʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ʹ ڑ‬Ǹͅʹջ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧ˓ɒ˓ζ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ‫˓̻ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ˰΃˓̻ ڑ‬ ˓ʧ́΃ɤ΃ͅռ‫ʹ ڑͣ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ΨɤǸʹʔɤͅ‫ ڑ‬ΨǸͅ˰ͣ‫̻΃ ڑ‬ջ‫ͣ ڑ‬ΨʧʹɆʔ‫ʹ ڑʹ΃̇ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫̻ͣͅ ڑ‬ʧ˷ʊՍͣ΃˰˰ɤͅ‫ڑ‬ ̻ɤ̇ͅ˓‫ ڑ‬Ƌ̻ͅʧʹύ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɒʧʅʅɤͅɤ˷ʹջ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ˓ζ‫ͣ ڑ‬Ψɤɤʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧˋɤ‫ ڑ‬ƥģ_ռ‫ڑ‬ ɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓˓ζջ‫ ڑ‬ƥģ_ժͣ‫ ڑ‬ɤζɤՑɆǸʹɆʔʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓̇ͅջ‫˷΃ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤͣʧʊ˷ɤɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇ʹʹ˓ɤ‫ڑ‬ ͣʔǸ̻ɤջ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫ڑ‬Ψ̇΃˓ɒ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹˋɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤǸʹ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ΃ͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹɒɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ Ǹ˷ζ‫ ڑ‬ʔ̇˰ɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͅ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ ڑ̇ͅ ڑ‬ɆǸͅʹ‫̇​̇ʹ ڑ‬Ա‫ ڑ‬ƥģ_‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ȿͅʧʊʔʹ‫˓̻ͅ΃̻ ڑ‬ɤ‫ ڑ‬ԏԗٜ‫ڑ‬ ADž‫˓ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ΃ͅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔǸʹ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ʔǸ˷ɒɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ڑ‬IǸ˓ʧʅ̇ͅ˷ʧǸռ‫_ڑ‬ǸɆʔ‫ڑ‬ȿǸʹɆʔ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ƥģ_‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ made from all-natural plums, dark cherries and grapes with hints ̇ʅ‫ ڑ‬ʊͅɤɤ˷‫ ڑ‬Ǹ̻​̻˓ɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤ˰̇˷Ա‫ ڑ‬ƥģ_‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫˷ ڑ‬Ǹʹ΃ͅǸ˓˓ζ‫ ڑ‬ʊ˓΃ʹɤ˷Ցʅͅɤɤ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰ȿʧ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬ with a six-times distilled grain neutral spirit made from corn. It’s also ʔǸ˓ʅ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫΃ͣڑ‬ʊǸͅ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˰̻ǸͅǸȿ˓ɤ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ́΃ɤ΃ͣͅ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬Ǹ̻ɨͅʧʹʧʅͣջ‫˰ڑ‬Ǹˋʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ƥģ_‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ great choice for consumers who want to limit sugar intake when ɒͅʧ˷ˋʧ˷ʊ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫˰˰΃ͣڑ‬ɤͅԱ‫ڑ‬ƥģ_‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧɆʧ̇΃ͣ‫ڑ˷̇ڑ‬ʧʹͣ‫̇ڑ‬Ψ˷‫̻ڑ̇ͅڑ‬Ǹʧͣͅ‫ڑ‬ȿɤǸ΃ʹʧʅ΃˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ ʧ˷‫ ڑ‬Ɇ˓Ǹͣ​ͣʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Ɇ̇ɆˋʹǸʧ˓ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ ڑ‬ȿǸͣɤ‫̻ͣ ڑ‬ʧͅʧʹ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ˰‫ ڑ‬Τ̇ɒˋǸ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ˓Ǹ‫ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬ Ψʔʧͣˋɤζ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ڑ‬ʊʧ˷ռ‫ڑ‬ƥģ_ժͣ‫ڑ‬ɤǸͣɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ͣ΃ڑ‬ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˰ʧʹ˓ɤͣ​ͣ‫ڑ‬ΤɤͣͅǸʹʧ˓ʧʹζ‫̻ͣ̇ڑ‬ʧʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ it as a category-defining spirit that adds more excitement to standard cocktails.

UPTON TEA IMPORTS ƥ̻ʹ̇˷‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬Å˰̻̇ͅʹͣժ‫ ڑ‬Ƌ΃˷‫ ڑ‬ģ̇​̇˷‫ ڑ‬ĘǸˋɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ ڑ‬Մž΃ȿζ‫ ڑ‬ԏԘՅ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅʧͣͅʹ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ڑ‬ ʅ̇΃ͅ‫˓ڑ‬ʧ˰ʧʹɤɒՑɤɒʧʹʧ̇˷‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸͣ‫ͅڑ‬ɤ˓ɤǸͣɤɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ζɤǸͅ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ɇɤ˓ɤȿͅǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬ƥ̻ʹ̇˷‫ڑ‬ƙɤǸ‫ڑ‬ Imports’ 35th anniversary. When brewed, a brisk mineral cup of this black tea encapsulates an experience of sweet and spicy flavors accompanied by a velvety, smooth mouth feel. Developed by crossȿͅɤɤɒʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧ˓ɒ‫ͣ̇˰̇ͅ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹڑ‬ɤǸ‫˓̻ڑ‬Ǹ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬ΤǸͅʧɤʹǸ˓‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬A΃ͅ˰ɤͣɤՍ ͣ​ͣǸ˰‫ڑ‬ strain, Sun Moon Lake tea is one of the most popular black teas in Taiwan, grown near the famous Sun-Moon Lake region in Nantau.

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Editor’s Top Pick: Top Products for Summer

VERDE FARMS Džɤͅɒɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˰ͣ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷˷̇΃˷Ɇɤɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹ΃˷Ɇʔ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫˷ ڑ‬ɤΨɤͣʹ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅʅɤͅʧ˷ʊջ‫ڑ‬ burger patties. The 80/20 organic and 100% grass-fed burger patties, available in 4-packs, are now accessible nationwide through ˰Ǹύ̇˷‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤͣʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬Džɤͅɒɤժͣ‫˓ ڑ‬ɤǸɒʧ˷ʊ‫ͅ ڑ‬ɤʹǸʧ˓‫̻ ڑ‬Ǹͅʹ˷ɤͣͅռ‫˷̇˓ ڑ‬ʊͣʧɒɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ nationwide debut, Verde introduces innovative packaging designed for both convenience and freshness. Each patty is vacuum-sealed and perforated, ensuring easy opening, mess-free handling and storing. This innovative design not only optimizes shelf space but also extends the patties’ freshness, offering consumers a longer shelf life compared to traditional packaging methods.

VOYANT™ DžŀǕ īƙֳ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬TǸ˷ʧɆǸ‫ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʔ̇˰ɤ‫ͣڑ‬Ɇɤ˷ʹ‫ڑ‬Ɇ̇˓˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫̻ڑ‬ɤͣ̇ͅ˷Ǹ˓˓ζ‫ڑ‬ɒɤͣʧʊ˷ɤɒ‫ڑ‬

by Danica Patrick. As a confident woman who brings a clear vision ʹ̇‫ڑ‬ʔɤͅ‫ڑ‬ɤ˷ɒɤǸΤ̇ͣͅջ‫ڑ‬TǸ˷ʧɆǸ‫ڑ‬Ɇ΃ͅǸʹɤɒ‫ڑ‬DžŀǕ īƙ‫ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ̇˷ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ̻ͣʧͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ ɆͅɤǸʹɤ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫̇ ڑ‬Ψ˷‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤ˷ͣ̇ͅζՑͅʧɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷Τʧ̇ͅ˷˰ɤ˷ʹͣռ‫ ڑ‬DžŀǕ īƙ‫˰ ڑ‬ɤǸ˷ͣ‫ ڑ‬ծʹʔɤ‫ڑ‬ Seer,” a reference to the “Inner Eye” chakra, one of the key energy ̻̇ʧ˷ʹͣ‫ ڑ‬ʧ˷‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ȿ̇ɒζ‫ ڑ‬ɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫ ڑ̇ʹ ڑ‬Ψɤ˓˓˷ɤͣ​ͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤǸ˓ʧ˷ʊռ‫ ڑ‬DžŀǕ īƙ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ڑ‬ a doorway to openness and imagination. A catalyst in our daily journey. Whether you’re connecting with others or enjoying alone ʹʧ˰ɤջ‫ڑ‬DžŀǕ īƙ‫ͅʹͣڑ‬ʧΤɤͣ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ȿɤǸ΃ʹʧʅζ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ڑ‬ʔ̇˰ɤ‫ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫˓΃̇ͣڑ‬ռ‫ڑ‬ƙ̇‫ڑ‬ɆͅɤǸʹɤ‫ڑ‬ Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ʔǸΤɤ˷‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤǸɆɤ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫̇˃ ڑ‬ζռ‫ ڑ‬ŀ̻ɤ˷ʧ˷ʊ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫ ڑ‬ʔɤǸͅʹ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤ‫˰ ڑ‬ʧ˷ɒս‫ڑ‬ “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle – happiness ˷ɤΤɤͅ‫ڑ‬ɒɤɆͅɤǸͣɤͣ‫ڑ‬ȿζ‫ڑ‬ȿɤʧ˷ʊ‫ͣڑ‬ʔǸͅɤɒռկ՞‫ڑ‬A΃ɒɒʔǸ

WILDBRINE Ljʧ˓ɒȿͅʧ˷ɤժͣ‫ ڑ‬ŀͅʊǸ˷ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬Tʧ˓˓‫ ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˓ʧɆ‫ ڑ‬ĎͅǸ΃ʹ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ʹͣ΃˰ ڑ‬ՑʔǸΤɤ‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ڑ‬ barbecue and summer gathering. This vibrant kraut blends the fresh, aromatic zest of dill with the robust flavor of garlic, making it the perfect companion for summer favorites like hot dogs, burgers, and salads. Expertly crafted through wild fermentation, each jar of Ljʧ˓ɒȿͅʧ˷ɤժͣ‫ڑ‬Tʧ˓˓‫ڑ‬԰‫ ڑ‬Ǹͅ˓ʧɆ‫ڑ‬ĎͅǸ΃ʹ‫˓˷̇ڑʹ̇˷ڑ‬ζ‫ڑ‬ɤ˓ɤΤǸʹɤͣ‫ʹڑ‬ʔɤ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫̇ڑ‬ʅ‫ͅʹڑ‬Ǹɒʧʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ڑ‬ barbecue dishes but also enhances them with health benefits. Rich in naturally occurring probiotics, it supports digestive health and bolsters the immune system—essential for enjoying the long, active days of summer.

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Editor’s Top Pick: Top Products for Summer

WYNK Discover the ultimate WYNK Experience pack, featuring an array of irresistible flavors. This pack contains four six-packs, offering a total of 24 cans, in our signature all-natural, refreshing tastes: Black Iʔɤͅ​ͅζ‫ ڑ‬ʧύύջ‫ ڑ‬Ęʧ˰ɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙΨʧͣʹջ‫ ڑ‬ĉ΃ʧɆζ‫ ڑ‬ģǸ˷ʊ̇ջ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ʹ ڑ‬ʔɤʧͅ‫˓ ڑ‬Ǹʹɤͣʹ‫ͣ ڑ‬ɤ˷ͣǸʹʧ̇˷ջ‫ڑ‬ ƙǸ˷ʊɤͅʧ˷ɤ‫ ڑ‬ƙ¡I‫ ڑ‬Ƌɤ˓ʹύɤͅռ‫_ ڑ‬ǸɆʔ‫ ڑ‬ʅ˓ǸΤ̇ͅ‫ ڑ‬ʧͣ‫ ڑ‬ɆͅǸʅʹɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫̻ ڑ‬ɤͅʅɤɆʹ‫ ڑ‬ԏրԏ‫ڑ‬ ȿǸ˓Ǹ˷Ɇɤ‫̇ ڑ‬ʅ‫ ڑ‬ƙ¡I‫ ڑ‬Ǹ˷ɒ‫ ڑ‬IATջ‫ ڑ‬ɤ˷ͣ΃ͅʧ˷ʊ‫ ڑ‬Ǹ‫ ڑ‬ɒɤ˓ʧʊʔʹʅ΃˓ջ‫˓ ڑ‬ʧʊʔʹ‫ ڑ‬ȿ΃ύύռ‫ ڑ‬Ljʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬ ʹʔʧͣ‫ڑ‬ɒʧΤɤͣͅɤ‫ͣڑ‬ɤ˓ɤɆʹʧ̇˷‫ڑ‬ɤ́΃ʧ̻​̻ɤɒ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬ɆǸʹɤͅ‫ڑ̇ʹڑ‬Ǹ˷ζ‫ʹڑ‬Ǹͣʹɤ‫̻ͅڑ‬ɤʅɤͅɤ˷Ɇɤջ‫ڑ‬ʧʹ‫ڑ‬ ˰Ǹˋɤͣ‫ڑ‬ɤΤɤͅζ‫ڑ‬ʊǸʹʔɤͅʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬Ǹ‫ڑ‬ʔʧʹ‫ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ڑ‬LjǕīĎժͣ‫ڑ‬ȿ΃ȿȿ˓ζջ‫ʹڑ‬ʔʧͣͅʹՑ́΃ɤ˷Ɇʔʧ˷ʊ‫ڑ‬ delights. WYNK has zero calories, zero sugar and is available in 2.5 and 5 mg doses in respective 7.5oz and 12oz cans.

ZEAL Start a summer day right with Zeal for Life, an award-winning, high ́΃Ǹ˓ʧʹζջ‫ ڑ‬ʅ΃˷Ɇʹʧ̇˷Ǹ˓‫ ڑ‬ʅ̇​̇ɒ‫ ڑ‬ȿɤΤɤͅǸʊɤռ‫ ڑ‬ŶǸɆˋɤɒ‫ ڑ‬Ψʧʹʔ‫ ڑ‬ɤͣ​ͣɤ˷ʹʧǸ˓‫ ڑ‬ΤʧʹǸ˰ʧ˷ͣջ‫ڑ‬ minerals, and antioxidants, Zeal provides a powerful boost of energy and vitality to fuel your adventures. Its delicious flavors and convenient single-serving packets make it the perfect companion for staying energized and hydrated on the go. Available in a bag of 10 single-serving packets – gluten free - making this the perfect travel companion. Zeal for Life contains over 100 whole food constituents and has been clinically shown to reduce stress and increase productivity while making you feel vibrant, focused, calm and confident. Zeal’s natural source of clean energy can provide a boost of consistent and stable, long-lasting energy throughout your travels.

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Fundación El Cristiano: A Spirit of Generosity and Gratitude In the sun-kissed landscapes of Los Altos de Jalisco,

The story of FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO, a charitable

where the finest blue agave thrives, lies a profound

component of the brand, is a testament to the founders’

commitment to community intertwined with the roots

unwavering dedication to giving back to its supporters. At

of El Cristiano. Made by third-generation master tequila

the heart of the brand’s foundation is a profound sense

makers, it is known as the world’s most delicious and

of responsibility and acknowledgment of the challenges

additive free tequila. Unlike 85 percent of all other tequila

faced by those who share a home with this tequila. This

brands, you won’t find any added sugar, flavor, or coloring

journey is not just about philanthropy — it’s a symbiotic

in their products. Implementing a traditional process

relationship, a bond forged between a brand and the

that has been perfected over the years, El Cristiano

people who make its existence possible.

was conceived by a small group of friends with a shared integrity and refusal to take any shortcuts. Their genuine

Driven by a dual commitment for making exceptional

love for tequila and Mexico can be tasted in every bottle.

tequila and fostering positive change, FUNDACIÓN EL

But the spirit itself is just one aspect of a much bigger

CRISTIANO recognizes the rich cultural tapestry and the

vision based on El Cristiano’s core values of purity, passion

intricate web of lives interwoven by the tequila-making

and purpose.

process.

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“Our approach to philanthropy is deeply rooted in authenticity and connection,” said Karan Khanna, Founder of El Cristiano. “Guided by a genuine understanding of the needs of the Highlands of Jalisco, we carefully selected recipients aligned with our mission.”

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From educational initiatives to community healthcare

• Cristeros, a local cycling team that caters to riders of all

projects, the organization’s aim is to be a catalyst for

ages, and Minotauros, a soccer team in Tepatitlan, that

transformative change, particularly in the lives of children

both foster opportunities in sports that help instill a

and families in Arandas and the surrounding areas.

sense of teamwork, commitment and personal growth.

Some examples of the worthy causes FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO supports include:

The impact of FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO reverberates throughout the community, touching lives in ways that

• Casa Hogar Portal De Belen Del Nino Jesus, an

are both profound and tangible. “Through our support,

orphanage located in Arandas, Jalisco. The home is a

essential resources and opportunities once deemed

safe haven for children between the ages of 3 months

unattainable have become a reality for many,” said Khanna.

and 18 years old.

“We’ve witnessed firsthand the power of education,

• Public schools in Oaxaca, a state in Mexico where many indigenous people reside and have limited access to

mentorship, and community support in shaping brighter futures.”

the resources necessary to receive quality education.

• CIDEA

Especial

Take, for instance, the inspiring journey of two brothers

Arandense), a center that provides care and consultation

(Centro

Integral

De

Desarrollo

who found refuge in Casa Hogar Portal in Arandas. Through

to individuals with various disabilities. It is primarily

the foundation’s programs, one brother was adopted

operated by volunteers including doctors, teachers,

and has since blossomed into a successful architect,

psychologists, physiotherapists, and benefactors who

while the other, guided by dedicated counselors, now

selflessly dedicate their time to serve the community.

serves his community through government work. These

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“Through our support, essential resources and opportunities once deemed unattainable have become a reality for many,” said Khanna. “We’ve _Q\VM[[ML ÅZ[\PIVL \PM power of education, mentorship, and community support in shaping brighter futures.”

stories serve as beacons of hope, driving FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO to continue its mission with unwavering determination.

Similarly, the program’s investment in

local

healthcare

initiatives

has

not only improved the physical wellbeing of families but also enhanced a sense of unity and solidarity within the community. By addressing critical needs and nurturing a culture of care, this component of the El Cristiano brand strengthens the very fabric of society.

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“Central to our mission is a deep appreciation for the importance of family within Mexican culture and just as family is the cornerstone of society, it is also the foundation upon which our initiatives are built,” said Khanna. “Through our support for children and families, we honor this tradition, creating an environment where all members can \PZQ^M IVL ÆW]ZQ[P º

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As the brand looks to the future, the vision for El Cristiano extends beyond excellence in tequila-making. The dedicated team aspires to expand their reach and impact, supporting more communities and pioneering new initiatives that address evolving needs. The goal is to leave a lasting legacy of positive change, ensuring that the communities of Los Altos de Jalisco continue to thrive for generations to come.

In the end, El Cristiano’s success as a brand is inseparable from the wellbeing of its communities. Through FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO, this tequila forges bonds of solidarity, compassion, and empowerment, embodying the very essence of what it means to be El Cristiano—a beacon of hope, a force for good, and a testament to the transformative power of giving back.

Learn more about FUNDACIÓN EL CRISTIANO here. Infused with a spirit of generosity and gratitude, each bottle of El Cristiano is helping to change lives for the better.

Get a taste of the El Cristiano Tequila products here. You’ll love the naturally balanced and clean profile with notes of caramelized agave perfectly blended with fruity, citrus notes.

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