The gastropub formula—showcasing uncommon beer and other adult beverages, supported by menus that blow typical bar food out of the water—seems to be a winning combination for operators and customers....More
Even restaurants with savvy sommeliers pay attention to the Ultimate Wine Challenge, which announced its 2012 winners last week. Yes, it’s a contest where wineries pay to participate ($95 per entry). But the blind judging format—the 14-member panel includes five Masters of Wine and two Master Sommeliers—ensures the results are on the up and up.
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The phrase “party all night” will take on new resonance if the people behind Hangover Heaven have their way. The company treats the alcohol-induced hangovers of late-night revelers and gets them back in the game in an hour or less, courtesy of an IV drip administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The upshot: Late-night bar business could become a lot more lucrative for restaurant owners in certain markets....More
If your restaurant has tea-loving customers, you’ll want to take note of a half-dozen tea trends World Tea Expo organizers have identified for 2012....More
The readers of Portland Monthly named Jeffrey Morgenthaler the 2011 Bartender of the Year. It was
he who first began to age cocktails in barrels....More
Beverage promotion ideas range from offering customers a wide range of choices such as extensive draft beer or tequila selections to creating new classics...More
Mixologists draw inspiration from seasonal ingredients to create summer specialty drinks, some of which can double as desserts or even appetizers. This...More
It was inevitable that the star-power chefs have achieved in recent years would eventually spread to the world of mixology. After all, the best in each...More
Think coffee, tea or smoothies for breakfast, Mimosas at brunch, fresh-squeezed juices for snacks, wine and food or beer and food pairings, culinary cocktails,...More
Growth is hard to come by in the restaurant business these days unless you're in the fast casual segment. But suppose you're not. Could your concept be...More
Beer is more than a satisfyingly bubbly food-compatible drink. It's also an ideal ingredient for restaurant events. Beer and food pairings tie in with...More
