Hive puts the craft cocktail experience on wheels, serving a full bar out of a retrofitted 1983 Airstream trailer. Partners Graham H. McKissock and Lance Davis work with hosts ahead of time to develop specialty drinks that play to an event’s theme and incorporate local spirits and seasonal ingredients. Come autumn, those might include cocktails like the Sage Brown Derby (rye whiskey, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, bitters, and fresh sage leaf) or the Cranberry Caipirinha (Aquavit, cranberry simple syrup, and fresh lime juice). During colder months, the Airstream can even be set up indoors, space permitting.
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L.A.-based open-air photo booth Flipbooth creates mini books of photos, similar to old-school animation flipbooks. Guests record a six-second video, and then Flipbooth staffers produce a tiny photo album to replay the action. Backdrops, book covers, and props can be customized to match the event’s theme and decor. Pricing starts at $995 for flipbooks.
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If lineups at local brewpubs are any indication, Toronto's obsession with craft beer isn't slowing down. Enter certified cicerone and beer sommelier Crystal Luxmore, who can host groups of as many as 500 for a tasting or teambuilding event. Customizable fall themes include Locavore Fall Brews, Pumpkin and Harvest Ales, and Best Turkey Beers. Tastings can be paired with food; cheese and chocolate are popular choices.
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