Category: Editor’s Picks
Why Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Should Be On Your Radar
I remember well that first special Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley that I drank almost 17 years ago. It was a Beaux Freres Willamette Valley …
Why Operators And Guests Are Loving Low-Proof Cocktails
Although it might seem that high-octane cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and Negroni dominate the current bar scene, low-alcohol classics like Spritzers, Cobblers and Pimm’s …
How Cooper’s Hawk Cultivates Customer Loyalty While Making Wine and Food Easy
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants has some of the most loyal fans. In addition to offering its own wines with its New American cuisine, the upscale-dining …
Interview: Trey Litel On Why American Craft Rum Hasn’t Taken Off Yet — And Why It Will
You may not think of Louisiana as rum country. But before the Revolutionary War, the state’s sugarcane plantations were so flush with rum that it became …
Trends Driving Growth For Cider, Hard Soda and Fermented Malt Beverages
Amongst the pale ales, light lagers and Belgian dubbels that jostle for space on the shelves, the beer aisles also have to make room for beverages …