Bar Convent Brooklyn Returns June 9 and 10

Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB Brooklyn) returns to Industry City on June 9 and 10, 2026, bringing together the global bar and beverage community for two days of education, product discovery and industry connection, shaped by the pace, proximity and energy of New York. Now in its eighth year, the event continues to evolve alongside the…

The Real Dill Launched Bold Smoky Bloody Mix

The Real Dill, the award-winning producer behind hand-crafted cocktail mixes, including Bloody Mary and Margarita mixes, has announced the launch of Bold & Smoky Bloody Mary Mix—a robust and savory mix for those who crave rich, fire-roasted depth in every pour. Bold & Smoky is available now online, as well as at participating retailers throughout the United…

Synth and Surf Saloon: Cruel World 2025 Recap

On the latest episode of the Synth & Surf Saloon podcast, I recap the 2025 Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, featuring New Order, Devo, The Go-Go’s, Nation of Language, Clan of Xymox, Midge Ure, OMD, Actors, and others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart Podcasts.

Rick Steves Calls Out the Go-Nowheres!

A couple of months ago I wrote about the Conspiracy of the Go-Nowheres. Now, travel writing icon Rick Steves explores a similar theme in his recent L.A. Times op-ed piece. I think he really hits the nail on the head here. Fear is a vicious circle of our own creation. Fear is what ultimately keeps…