Claudia Alarcón

Contributor|Dining

Claudia Alarcón has been covering dining, food trends, spirits, cocktails, wine and travel since 2001, contributing to Forbes since 2018. She was honored to write a guide to her hometown of Mexico City for Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, and has led workshops and lectures on

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2,951 viewsAug 30, 2024

12 Festive Cocktails For Your Labor Day Weekend Gathering

Whether you’re hosting friends and family or enjoying a well-earned restful weekend at home, these cocktails should add a little extra cheer.

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1,015 viewsAug 19, 2024

Additive Free Alliance Forms, Seeking Transparency In Agave Spirits

Many agave spirits claim to be additive-free, but consumers didn’t have a way to confirm it. This new organization lets them know which brands truly stand by the claim.

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23,478 viewsAug 15, 2024

10 Fantastic Cocktails To Celebrate National Rum Day On August 16

Adventurous bartenders are finding ways to incorporate rum into cocktails that go beyond the classics. Here are some extraordinary examples from around the country.

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500 viewsAug 10, 2024

This Bar In Denmark Boasts An Impressive Collection Of Vintage Barware

At Curfew, owner Humberto Marques adds to the bar's speakeasy vibe with three cocktail machines made in the U.S. in the late 1800s, the only ones in Europe.

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223 viewsJul 29, 2024

Houston’s Bludorn Restaurant Group Succeeds With People-First Approach

The energy and care they put into every single guest and their experience was recognized by the James Beard Awards as semifinalists for Outstanding Hospitality.