Category: Editor’s Picks
Sexual Harassment 101 for Restaurants
Handling sexual harassment claims can be overwhelming and terrifying for every business—from small restaurants to HR professionals at large food/alcohol industry corporations. But it shouldn’t be. …
Six Beverage Trends For 2018
There’s one thing we can count on for next year, and it’s … nothing. Change is here to stay, and this year’s top trends reflect the …
8 Hot Cocktails From Chicago Mixologist Jess Lambert
Winter seasons means warming up guests with some hot, savory cocktails. Chicago head bartender Jess Lambert (Tales of the Cocktail Gray Coat leader, StarChef’s Chicago Rising Star, …
Uncorking Corsican Wine
While Corsica has been making wine for some 2,000 years, the island’s modern wine industry is just a few decades old. The region is gaining attention …
5 American Whiskey Trends to Watch in 2017-18
The booming American whiskey market has forced new trends due to limited supplies versus soaring demand. This has necessitated creativity from whiskey-makers. Like Steve Beam and John …
Creative Takes on Smoked Cocktails
What grabs customers’ attention better than cocktails smoked on the bar counter? That campfire smell, the ignition device, the smoke gathering and rising — it appeals …
Cordial Trends in 2017 Point Towards Changing Tastes
Cordials and liqueurs have long been a staple on the backbar. But there’s been a shift from the super-sweet, brightly colored concoctions to more natural and …
8 Whiskey Cocktails to Make This Winter
Winter season is upon us and that means hardier cocktails are very much in style. Whiskey drinks are popular all year, but especially now, when customers …
Exploring the Beverage Strategies of Cameron Mitchell and Ocean Prime
Entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell started his hospitality empire in 1993 with Cameron’s restaurant in Columbus, OH. Nearly 25 years later, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) has evolved to …