Evaluating Napa and Sonoma’s 2018 Vintages
This harvest appears to be one of the biggest and best in several years. Each phase of the growing season in Napa and Sonoma this year …
Getting Into Grappa
Grappa has been traditionally considered an Italian spirit that’s enjoyed at the end of a meal or with coffee. It was not something that you’d savor …
Pairing Bourbon Cocktails with Southern Cooking
Southern cooking and bourbon. Name a more iconic duo, I’ll wait. Both were on the menu last week at Peaches in Norwalk, Connecticut. The pub and …
Epic Wine-pairing Ideas
Many guests want to break free of the typical wine pairings but often they’re not sure where to start. Petra Polakovicova, wine director at San Francisco’s …
The Beverage Excellence Awards Are Back for 2019
The Cheers Beverage Excellence Awards are back after a five-year hiatus. The BevEx Awards celebrate full-service chain restaurants for their beverage program’s creativity, originality and impact …
9 Virginia Distilleries To Watch Out For
Virginia is for lovers, and wine — and also whiskey. The state boasts a burgeoning craft distilling industry. Virginia shares a similar climate, ideal for barrel …
5 Emerging Tequila and Mezcal Brands
Tequila is on fire. The category grew 6.1% in the U.S. in 2017 for a total of 17.3 million 9-liter cases, according to the Beverage Information …
6 Tips For Stepping Up Your Bar’s Wine Program
Many bars and restaurants put wine on their menus because they have to, according to David Foss, partner in Invictus Hospitality. “You have to have a …
From Sotol to Soju, Bartender Tips for Exotic Spirits
As guests become more sophisticated about spirits, they want to learn more about and sample the lesser-known categories, including pisco, singani, cachaça, shochu, soju, baiju and …
8 Rum Cocktails for Summer
Summer is time for Tiki and other fun, refreshing rum drinks! Below we have eight rum cocktails, created by industry pros, that you can whip up …
