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  "path": "/articles/wa-bartenders-most-exciting-city-to-drink/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T13:00:41.000Z",
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    "We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting U.S. City to Drink in Right Now?",
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  "textContent": "With enough planning, you can find a great drink in just about any city in America. But some cities simply outperform the rest when it comes to shaking up a cocktail or curating an excellent wine list. Aside from perennial picks like New York City and New Orleans, other cities with great bar scenes can fly under the radar, but many are gaining momentum as special concepts open, trailblazing industry pros raise the level of hospitality, or thoughtful menus expose guests to new (and maybe even weird) ingredients.\n\nThe article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting U.S. City to Drink in Right Now? appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting U.S. City to Drink in Right Now?"
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