Southend

Sound (+) bites: Orosoko Sound Bar

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Cocktail bar Orosoko brings a multisensory dining experience to South End.  Amid the ubiquitous mid-rise apartment and office buildings in South End, Orosoko Sound Bar stands out, precisely, by not standing out. Even the sign is enigmatic, a simple script “O” on the corner of the small one-story building at the corner of Bland and Winnifred streets. Full Feature story at https://southparkmagazine.com/sound-bites/ Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina home. […]

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Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters – Folia Southend

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Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters is ready to bring Miami garden bar vibes to South End. Peters debuts new craft cocktail lounge, Folia, at 5 pm on Oct. 11th. It’s at 1440 S. Tryon St., Suite 102. It is neighbors with Wooden Robot Brewery, Vinyl and Pie.zza. Folia is the latest project for Peters, beverage director for Charlotte-based Built on Hospitality. Chef Chris Coleman, AJ Klenk and Sean Potters are partners in that hospitality group. Read

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Sip N’ Paint with artist Georgie Nakima

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In partnership with Hornitos, The Twin Oaks Agency, and North Carolina artist Georgie Nakima we hosted a paint and sip social for trade partners at South Bound Tequila and Tacos in Charlotte, NC. Georgie is the featured artist for the 2023 Hornitos VAP available now in retail stores across the USA. The event began with a meet and greet with Georgie inclusive of Hornitos cocktails and lite bites and I provided brand education on the

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Legend Bourbon Dinner Pairings – The Public House and Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall

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This is my 4th round working Legent Suntory. A true collab of east + west, this is a bold Kentucky bourbon made by Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe, and blended and refined by Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. Legent is matured in oak and finished in wine and sherry casks. Get hints of spice and dried fruit. Two-nights back to back at some of Charlotte’s great spots; The Public House and Trolley Barn Fermentory.

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Darci Frank – The Vintage Cigar Bar – Purple Drink

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I first met Miss. Darci Frank at a Jim Beam industry event in 2016. I was pleasantly surprised to see she was (amongst a myriad of things) mixing up amazing cocktails at The Vintage Cigar Bar in Southend.  Check out the full story at https://southparkmagazine.com/lovely-lavender/ Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina home. I might have taken your photo at some point or met you at a Rock N

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Heather Chaney - Bulleit bourbon, Johnnie Walker blended scotch, George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Crown Royal Canadian whiskey

Whiskey Wonderland

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I got to be apart of an amazing shoot at The Vintage cigar bar in Southend. Ms. Larisa Yanicak got together the “women of whiskey” 🥃 for a super fun shoot. Check out my favorite brand reps and their boozy selections! Tara Baird Woodford Reserve and old forester Sarah Poole Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 Larisa Yanicak – Angels Envy Lara Caton – George Dickel and Blade and Bow Bourbon Heather Chaney – Bulleit bourbon,

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