Creativity Meets Science With Beverage Program Technology
From hot chocolate to apple cider to a host of yuletide libations,
winter is a great time to enjoy beverages. It’s also a great time to
pause and consider your operation’s overall beverage strategy. With consumers’ growing demand for new and exciting drinks-- both
alcoholic and non-alcoholic-- restaurants creating and executing a
well-planned beverage program...
Sinful Sweets and Full Bodied Wines Make a Winning Team
Will we see a new wine bar or dessert bar brand on par with Starbucks enter the market? Could be. Thanks to this coffee mogul who has paved the way for upscale coffee
shops, restaurateurs are now running with the idea of gourmet specialty
bars, incorporating desserts, coffee, AND wine to appeal to the masses.
An introduction to vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon...
Opening a restaurant or bar can be a daunting task. While you may not
be a liquor connoisseur just yet, a crash course on liquor production
will help you navigate your way through a conversation about spirits.
Signature Cocktail Recipes
Signature cocktail recipes should be treated similarly to how a chef
treats his signature dishes—as a craft. Signature cocktail recipes
should be created with extensive research and deliberation as to what
will work well together.
California Wine History
California wines have a storied and rich history that most consumers
are unaware of. An understanding of California wines’ journey to
greatness can be used to guide and inspire the creation of an unmatched
California wine list category.