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The Tasting Panel Magazine: Justin Chard of Course in Scottsdale

March 10, 2026 / Christina Barrueta

In the current issue of The Tasting Panel magazine, I hung out with Justin Chard of Course to talk about his cocktail program at Course Scottsdale. Read all about it on page 36 of the digital issue.

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