Category: Strategies
Fig & Olive Puts On The Spritz
by: Melissa Dowling
Mediterranean restaurant concept Fig & Olive celebrates the warm weather with a new cocktail menu addition, the Season of the Spritz. The offering invites guests to …
Hyatt Bars Big On Mini Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
Hyatt Hotels in March began offering small-format cocktails at several properties across the U.S. Ranging in size from 1-½ oz. to 2 oz., the mini cocktails were designed …
5 Tips For Opening a New Restaurant
by: James Kahler
Have you dreamed of opening a restaurant? Strategically building on your passion is a big part of the equation when aiming for great results. Matching it …
A Brothers Grimm Cocktail Menu in Chicago
by: Melissa Dowling
Claudia restaurant in Chicago promises a fairytale experience: whimsical, dynamic and colorful with a touch of nostalgia. Since the signature 10-course menu at Claudia is designed …
A Prima Cruising Experience on Norwegian
by: Melissa Dowling
Norwegian Cruise Line recently launched its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, which is the first of six in its Prima Class. Christened this past August in Reykjavík, Iceland, by …
How To Avoid Over Serving Guests
by: Shelby Blundell
Every shift, bartenders must create a welcoming environment, while keeping patrons out of harm’s way. Though businesses in the hospitality industry provide a fun and relaxed …
Brooklyn Ramen Spot Offering Sake Flight
by: Melissa Dowling
Ichiran, a tonkotsu ramen expert with three restaurants in New York and several in Asia, this fall introduced a sake flight at its Brooklyn location. The flight, priced at …
A Build-Your-Own Old Fashioned Bar In Philly
by: Melissa Dowling
Royal Boucherie, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in Philadelphia, in November unveiled a create-your-own Old Fashioned bar. The brainchild of bar manager Eden Beschen, the personalized menu format allows …
Inspired Garnish Idea: Green Tomato Olives
by: Melissa Dowling
Rhubarb restaurant in Asheville, NC, has created an interesting garnish for Martinis: green tomato olives. John Fleer and Glenn Osterberg, chefs at the seasonally driven, vegetable-forward …
Mixologist Creates Fountain-drink-based Cocktails For The Habit Burger Grill
by: Melissa Dowling
The Habit Burger Grill has partnered with New York-based mixologist Carlos Ruiz on some easy-to-recreate cocktails made with the fast-casual restaurant concept’s own fountain drinks. Ruiz, …
