Category: HOMEPAGE PLACEMENT
CA Wine Central: Napa & Sonoma
Many forward-thinking wine producers–and the missionaries who preceded them in planting grapes–created a name for the Napa Valley more than 150 years ago. And Sonoma is running a close second in terms of getting the word out to restaurant operators and consumers about its wines. For more on California wines, visit www.cawinecentral.com.
Last Chance to Enter the 2013 Cheers Benchmark Awards
Are you proud of your beverage program? This is your last chance to get the recognition you deserve this year by entering the Cheers Benchmark Awards for independent on-premise beverage operations: Entries must be received by or on April 1.
Craft Beer Market Exceeds $10 Billion
U.S. craft beer volumes reached an all-time high last year, according to the Brewers Association.
Back2Basics: Shaken and Stirred
You can blame 007 for the controversy. That infamous line from the movie Casino Royale led to one of the most enduring debates in all of cocktaildom. Suave spy James Bond tells the bartender how to make his favorite cocktail, and instructs him to “shake it very well until it’s ice-cold.”
Scene: Lure
To create the beverage program for Lure, a 170-seat modern fish house in Atlanta, beverage director Vajra Stratigos took a unique approach. “Years ago, it was the industry standard for a beverage program to be inextricably aligned with the cuisine served from the kitchen,” he explains. “The current trends across the country seem to be leaning toward beverages creating their own separate identity apart from the cuisine.”
Drink Culture: March 2013
New Julep offerings from Ruth’s Chris, the winners of the 2013 Cheers Supplier Awards, and news about Gaz Regan’s latest project.
CBC Coverage: Embrace the Potential of Local Wines
Wine master Doug Frost on why operators need a proper mix of local and popular wines on their lists.
Japanese Whiskies Brighten the New York Cocktail Scene
Japanese whisky, hard to find in New York just a few years ago, is now popping up on more spirits lists and making its way into cocktails.
Celebrities Uncork the Wine Business
Forget clothing lines: More celebrities seem to be putting their stamp on wine.
Yard House Launches Late-Night Menu
Beer-centric chain Yard House has unveiled a new “Eat Late” menu aimed at the after-hours crowd.