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Oct 19

New Study Uncorks Sexism, Gender Bias, Harassment and Other Issues facing Women in Wine Industry

New study of 726 women working in the UK wine industry finds challenges for women across the sector.

Jul 14

Driven to Win: Chef Gracie Black Takes the Prize in Hilton F1 Cake Competition

Winning a Hilton F1 themed cake competition has fueled Chef Gracie Black's passion for patisserie. We chat with her about the winning cake.

Driven to Win: Chef Gracie Black Takes the Prize in Hilton F1 Cake Competition

Jun 7

New Hotels.com Survey Reveals 10 Surprising Hotel Room Service Requests + In-Room Dining Trends

The most surprising room service orders? From blowfish and a yolk-only omelet to diet water––Hotels.com survey reveals new trends.

New Hotels.com Survey Reveals 10 Surprising Hotel Room Service Requests + In-Room Dining Trends

May 12

Mother's Day Recipe with Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Sweet Mother's Day recipe from Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons New York Downtown with her pastry chef mom and young daughter.

Mother's Day Recipe with Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Apr 28

Bringing the Heat: Yulissa Acosta, Chef de Cuisine, Mountain Shadows Resort

Yulissa shares her journey from culinary student to Chef de Cuisine at Hearth '61 in Scottsdale's Mountain Shadow Resort.

Bringing the Heat: Yulissa Acosta, Chef de Cuisine, Mountain Shadows Resort

Apr 24

A Day in the Life: Daria Duraj, F&B Manager, Andaz London Liverpool Street, a Concept by Hyatt

Daria turned a part-time waitressing gig into a thriving career in F&B. She shares her path and how Hyatt supports LBGTQ + team members.

A Day in the Life: Daria Duraj, F&B Manager, Andaz London Liverpool Street, a Concept by Hyatt

Apr 14

Shangri-La at The Shard, London’s new F&B Director, Ela Shehu on the Rise of Her Career

How do you end up running the food and beverage operations at the tallest hotel in London? We hear from Ela Shehu, the new F&B Director!

Shangri-La at The Shard, London’s new F&B Director, Ela Shehu on the Rise of Her Career

Mar 21

Culinary Game-Changer: Elizabeth Blau

Credited with turning Las Vegas from buffets to fine dining, Elizabeth Blau is a legendary leader in F&B, and she's bringing women with her!

Mar 11

Three Fun Promos Supporting Women's Charities to Celebrate Women's History Month

Cheers to women! Three fun F&B promos that celebrate women and charities that support them.

Three Fun Promos Supporting Women's Charities to Celebrate Women's History Month

Feb 7

Unbridled Path to Sommelier: Alisha Blackwell-Calvert

Celebrating Black women making history, we chat with advanced sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert from Cinder House at the Four Seasons.

Unbridled Path to Sommelier: Alisha Blackwell-Calvert

Dec 16, 2022

Ho ho holiday drinks!

Time for some holiday cheer! We bring you cocktail recipes from around the globe created by female mixologists. Grab your shaker!

Nov 18, 2022

Need Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes?

How is Thanksgiving next week? Are you in need of some last-minute recipe inspo? We got you!

Oct 24, 2022

Iesha Fairrington: Crafting Her Own Career in Cocktails

Learning to believe in herself helped launch Iesha into a rewarding career behind the bar. She shares "herstory" and drink trends!

Iesha Fairrington: Crafting Her Own Career in Cocktails

Oct 4, 2022

The "Tea" on Tea: Ashley Lim, Certified Tea Sommelier | Founder & CEO, Mansa Tea

We get the "tea" on tea––loose tea vs. bagged tea, black vs. green, aged teas, how to brew, drink, serve and more!

The "Tea" on Tea: Ashley Lim, Certified Tea Sommelier | Founder & CEO, Mansa Tea

Sep 29, 2022

Simone Ispahani, Founder + CEO of Social Brew: Coffee with Cause

It's International Coffee Day! We chat with Simone about her coffee company on a mission to help survivors of human trafficking.

Simone Ispahani, Founder + CEO of Social Brew: Coffee with Cause

Sep 6, 2022

Wine O'clock? 9 Tips for Drinking More Mindfully from Wendy Narby of Insider Tasting

When alcohol is part of the job, moderation can be tricky. Bordeaux-based wine and wellness expert Wendy Narby offers tips.

Wine O'clock? 9 Tips for Drinking More Mindfully from Wendy Narby of Insider Tasting

Jul 1, 2022

The First Woman to Win World’s Best Pastry Chef Comes to London: Jessica Préalpato

It takes a French woman to reimagine the English Tradition of Afternoon Tea, award-winning pastry chef Jessica shares how she did it!

The First Woman to Win World’s Best Pastry Chef Comes to London: Jessica Préalpato

Jun 24, 2022

Grape Expectations: English Wines with Sommelier Audrey Annoh-Antwi

We get the juice on English wines from London sommelier Audrey Annoh-Antwi.

Grape Expectations: English Wines with Sommelier Audrey Annoh-Antwi

May 12, 2022

Inside In-Room Dining with Nga Ly-Henschen, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Nga fell into hospitality while studying microbiology, read about her journey from science to service!

Inside In-Room Dining with Nga Ly-Henschen, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Apr 20, 2022

Soaring Sweetly: Leyre Pedrazuela, Executive Pastry Chef, Shangri-la The Shard, London

Not even 30 years old, Leyre has scaled the heights of the pastry world.

Soaring Sweetly: Leyre Pedrazuela, Executive Pastry Chef, Shangri-la The Shard, London

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