The Calendar
A Week of Sips, Seminars, and Soirees...
Filter by city and event type to plan your week. New tastings are added weekly.
Sunday, September 20
Texas Tipples: Kickoff Party
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The kickoff celebration unfolds as the team at Bayou & Bottle welcomes some of Texas’ top bars, including The Roosevelt Room and Bar Fino from Austin, Bar Collette from Dallas, and Sternewirth and Mixtli from San Antonio. They will be joined by Locale Firenze from Florence, Italy - ranked #22 in the World’s 50 Best Bars, while guests enojy a live country music DJ performance by Lindsay Rae (Two Headed Dog) and lite bites from Bayou & Bottle’s menu showcasing the “melting pot of Houston.” Bandista, the #1 bar in Texas and among North America’s 50 Best Bars, will also pop-up during the festivities to showcase one of the acclaimed speakeasy’s signature cocktails. This event is open to the public with a drop-in format.
Freddy Andreasson of El Gallo with Friends
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RSVP with code LALOTIX for Free Drinks! Freddy Andreasson (2026 North America's 50 Best Bartenders' Bartender) of El Gallo Altanero in Guadalajara is backed by some all-star friends for an unforgettable afterparty by Lalo.
Monday, September 21
Lunch & Learn: John Reyna's FLSA for Bar Operators
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John B. Reyna bridges the worlds of hospitality, nonprofits, and law. He serves as outside general counsel to bars, restaurants, chefs, bartenders, and beverage entrepreneurs, as well as to public charities supporting the hospitality industry. His mission is simple: to help the people who nourish their communities thrive—legally, creatively, and financially. Before becoming a lawyer, John spent more than 15 years in the food and beverage industry, working his way through the ranks from dishwasher to Sommelier, Restaurant Manager, and Banquet Manager. That experience shaped not only his understanding of how the industry works but also his respect for the people who make it run. He also holds a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. John and his wife, Shena, own Teakwood Tavern Hospitality, a hospitality consulting company focused on beverage strategy, wine and spirits education, and event services. They have worked with restaurants to revise their beverage programs and provide staff education. An educator at heart, John has taught Restaurant Management and Beverage Management at the University of North Texas at Dallas School of Business, as well as Negotiations at the College of Law. In addition to his legal work, John is deeply involved in the non-profit sector, focusing on organizations that support hospitality professionals. Currently, he is on the board of Good Work Austin and a member of the Policy Committee for the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. John and Shena call Savannah, Georgia, home, where they live with their dogs, Rhône and Tokaj, and their cat, Jura.
Michelada Monday
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17 of Texas top bars will be serving up their best take on the Michelada, one of our state drinks. A festival style setup lets guests try them all (responsibly!) and features live music, carne asada, celebrity judges and some surprises.
Volans x BSL Founders’ Happy Hour
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Cristina Allen of Volans Tequila and Jennifer Querbes of Brandy Sainte Louise welcome you to join them for a tipple. The duo of founders will be on hand to discuss distillation, cocktails, and of course, to clink glasses.
Sippin' in Space
An out-of-this-world tasting experience pairing rare spirits with cosmic cocktails crafted by Texas's most adventurous bartenders.
Punch Room Presents...
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Enjoy an evening of history and cocktails as Punch Room Tampa brings the acclaimed franchise’s polished tableside punch service to Houston. Alongside the sips, Beverage Director Nihat Cam will share how punch evolved into the modern cocktail through an immersive audio-visual storytelling experience as guests enjoy one-hour seatings with reservations
The Botanist (Vancouver) Guest Shift
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Featuring sophisticated yet whimsical cocktails alongside chemist-like designs, Vancouver’s Botanist Bar stages behind the bookcase to share their creations. Beverage Director Grant Sceney and Head Bartender Justin Powell will present five of Botanist's acclaimed signature drinks, including the Botanist Martini and the Raincouver cocktail. Botanist has been honored by North America’s 50 Best Bars four years running. Reservations for one-hour seatings are required, though walk-ins will be accommodated, as available.
Bar Madonna Takeover
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New York's hottest bar is taking over the Rose for a night. Join the awarded drinkery's partners bartender Eric Madonna and former Carbone manager Ray Rando as they pay homage to modern Italian-American hospitality.
Tuesday, September 22
Lunch & Learn: Brandy MasterClass
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Julia Perez of Brandy Torres, Jen Querbes of Brandy Sainte Louise, and Mel Sterns of Hotaling run down the basics and uses for one of the industry's unsung heroes.
Volans Tequila: Industry Tasting & Education
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Industry tasting and education with Volans Tequila founder Cristina Allen.
El Gallo & Friends
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Reserve / Tickets RSVP with code LALOTIX for Free Drinks! Freddy Andreasson (2026 North America's 50 Best Bartenders' Bartender) of El Gallo Altanero in Guadalajara is backed by some all-star friends for an unforgettable experience with Lalo.
John Troia: The Spirits of Cocktails Past
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Tempus Fugit founder John Troia dives into how the classics originally tasted. The deep dive explores how changes in basic ingredients altered the very flavors of beloved cocktails like the Martini.
Toby Maloney Guest Shift & Book Signing
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Bartending legend, award winning author, and bar owner Toby Maloney sets up behind the bar for a rare happy hour guest shift. He’ll be serving up classic cocktails and signing purchased copies of his latest book with Emma Janzen, The Classic Cocktail Sessions: A Bartender's New-Fashioned Approach to the World's Most Beloved Recipes. This event is open to the public, with a drop-in format.
The Iconic Drinks of Texas with David Alan
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The Tipsy Texan David Alan takes you on a pseudo-historical journey through the Lone Star State's most legendary cocktails—predictable classics, unexpected origins, and a dash of the cointreau-versial. Come thirsty, leave opinionated: your vote helps decide the inaugural Texas Cocktail Hall of Fame
Texas Tasting
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The Lone Star State doesn't just pour spirits; we produce them also. This evening, we're getting the distillers together to bring y'all the opportunity to sample dozens of different Texas based spirits.
Svanen
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Svanen is a perennial entry on the World's 50 Best Bars. The chill Norwegian spot draws inspiration from the vintage pharmacy that once occupied their space. Expect the Scandinavians will bring their mix of earth and science to H-Town.
The Botanist
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Bon Vivants
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This renowned bar from the Caribbean brings the islands behind the bookcase, represented by Niko Imbert (SVP of Hospitality and Devante Knowles (Executive Director of Beverage). Named among North America’s 50 Best Bars, Bon Vivants (Nassau, Bahamas) will present four signature cocktails, featuring ingredients from the islands, with a music playlist to match.
Texas Two-Step: Roosevelt Room x Las Ramblas
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Texas Two Step: Papercut x Bar Colette
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Wednesday, September 23
Lunch & Learn: Building the Perfect Menu with Deke Dunne
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Traditionally Made Tequila Talk with Cristina Allen
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Cristina Allen of Volans hosts an afternoon educational session about traditional tequila, diving deep into the production process.
Locale Firenze
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A European giant, Locale Firenze, returns to instill some of the renaissance inspired style of their Florence, Italy home to Texas.
Press Club
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Will Patton from DC's Press Club is a master of blending vinyl… and blending drinks. Donna's will host him as he prepares his unique wine based, dry leaning, and immaculately balanced cocktails.
Sneak Peak with Deke Dunne: Jewel of the South's New Concept
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One of the continent's most awarded bartenders, Deke Dunne (formerly of Allegory) is opening a new concept with one of the continent's most awarded bars, Jewel of the South. The whole team is exclusively unveiling the new concept through a tasting at TCW.
Moebius
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Named #7 by World’s 50 Best Bars and a Michelin star recipient, Moebius Milano brings its inventive and theatrical cocktails from the fashion capital of Milan, Italy to Bandista. Owner/Maestro Lorenzo Querci and Head Bartender Alessandro Merlini will present five of Moebius’ acclaimed signature drinks, which redefine Italian classics, including its hugely popular Pesto Martini. Reservations for one-hour seatings are required, though walk-ins will be accommodated, as available.
Disco Jalisco with Lalo
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RSVP with code LALOTIX for Free Drinks. Join North America's 50 Best Bars Bartender's Bartender and some friends for an incredible night along with beats by Amore.
Service Bar
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The country's favorite industry bar is coming to town. Washington DC's Service Bar boasts Tales Spirited Awards and five 50 Best appearances, but the prize is the stellar hospitality from Christine Kim and team.
Thursday, September 24
Evolution of the Classics with John Troia
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Evolution of the Classics with Tempus Fugit founder John Troia.
Parejo Spirits: Industry Tasting & Education
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Industry tasting and education with Parejo Spirits founder Jorge Caldera.
Mezquite x Parejo Lechuguilla Private Batch Release Party
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Private batch release party with a special Chihuahuan Cantina menu, also available all day 9/24-9/27.
The Botanist
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Apertivo with Locale Firenze
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Deke Dunne x Papercut
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ViceVersa & ViceVersa, a Fort Lauderdale Residency
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Classic Italian cocktail culture (by way of South Florida) comes to town for a special experience featuring Valentino Longo, founder of ViceVersa (named in North America’s 50 Best Bars) and ViceVersa, A Fort Lauderdale Residency (at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale). A selection of five signature cocktails between the two bars will be presented, highlighting Italian craftsmanship, the tradition of aperitivo, and the celebration of reimagined hotel bar classics. Reservations for one-hour seatings are required, though walk-ins will be accommodated, as available.
ATX: Svanen x Press Club
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A powerhouse collab as Washington DC's Press Club and Oslo, Norway's Svanen team up to deliver balanced cocktails, esoteric flavors, and incomparable vibe. Made possible by Michter's
Bon Vivants
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Service Bar AfterParty
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Friday, September 25
Altamura Vodka & Brandy Sainte Louise: Industry Tasting & Education
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Industry tasting and education with Altamura Vodka and Brandy Sainte Louise.
Espresso Martini Happy Hour
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Espresso Martini Happy Hour with Altamura Vodka, Brandy Sainte Louise, and Mr. Black.
SATX: Press Club x Svanen
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Bartender Karaoke
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