Tag: Jim Meehan

Watch PDT’s Jim Meehan talk cocktail books

Who knew Google was so enthused about cocktail book archaeology? Last week they had Jim Meehan, owner of NYC’s PDT and author of his very own cocktail book, pop in to their offices to give a Google Talk. Meehan broke out the mezcal, making everyone a cocktail before launching in to a 45 minute talk that traced the history of cocktail books with a look towards their future.

Team USA Take Out 42 Below Cocktail World Cup

From more than two thousand bartenders around the world, Saturday saw the Team USA trio of Mark Stoddard, Todd Thrasher and Sean Hoard emerged as the clear winners in the sixth 42 Below Cocktail World Cup.

The Craft 2009 Update

The Craft programme continues to evolve and lead the bar industry in new and exciting directions.

Involvement in this year’s programme is by exclusive invitation, providing the attending guests with access to some of the industry’s leading identities.

EVENT: The Craft 2009

SIGNÉ and The Craft are excited to announce three of the world’s leading bar industry authorities; Jim Meehan, Desmond Payne and Simon Ford headlining mentors for The Craft Programme 2009…

Tales of the Cocktail Awards Announced

Australian bars were overlooked at the 2009 Tales of the Cocktail awards held in New Orleans at the popular cocktail festival last week. Last year, Melbourne’s 1806 was honoured with the prize for the World’s Best Cocktail List but this year it was pipped by The Merchant Hotel of Belfast in Northern Ireland. This hotel also scored gongs for Best Hotel Bar and Best Drinks Selection.