• Italian coffee company Illy is partnering with independent American coffee shops to build brand recognition. [WSJ]
• Australia’s winemakers are trying to expand their reach in the U.S. beyond Yellowtail. [WSJ]
• In an effort to boost bar sales, restaurants are beefing up their wine and beer lists. [NRN]
• The owner of a Denver sushi bar has been charged with fatally shooting a man at his restaurant. [Denver Post via Eater National]