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Next Wave Awards Sommelier of the Year: Nikita Malhotra

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Next Wave Awards Sommelier of the Year: Nikita Malhotra
October 16, 2025

Descending the stairs into the dimly lit,...

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Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Herbs & Rye
October 16, 2025

When guests step into Herbs & Rye, located some...

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Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol
October 16, 2025

There are exceptions to the rule, but we’ve...

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Next Wave Awards Distiller of the Year: Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski
October 16, 2025

Typically, when a craft distiller attempts to make...

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Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Blue Jay Brewing Co.
October 16, 2025

Over the past few decades, the brewing industry has...

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Next Wave Awards Rising Drinks Brand of the Year: Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis
October 16, 2025

St. Agrestis isn’t a non-alcoholic drinks brand in...

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Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year: Turning Tables
October 16, 2025

Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Sometimes,...

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Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Sebastian Tollius
October 16, 2025

Sebastian Tollius, beverage director at NYC’s...

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Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year: Meaghan Dorman
October 16, 2025

It’s hard to fathom someone being critical of...

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