Category: Operations
Five Tips for Seasonal Drink Menus
by: Melissa Dowling
Cocktail-savvy consumers have come to expect to see drinks lists that reflect the season. But coming up with fresh ideas and changing menus frequently can be …
Omni Taps Into Maple Madness for Summer Pool Menu
by: Melissa Dowling
Omni Hotels & Resorts is adding a unique flavor to its annual “Art of Water” poolside menu. The luxury hotelier has partnered with the International Maple …
Mixologists Discover Butterfly Pea Powder for Making Blue Drinks
by: Melissa Dowling
Blue cocktails are festive, eye-catching and perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. Most bartenders have relied heavily on Blue Curaçao to turn their drinks the right hue of …
Tips For Boosting Business With Brunch
by: Melissa Dowling
Do you serve brunch at your establishment? If you don’t, you’re missing out on a major revenue-generating opportunity, according to Sam Marvin, owner of Echo & …
7 Tips to Teach Your Staff About Wine
by: Dwight Furrow
Do your servers lack confidence in their wine knowledge? If so, they may be reluctant to even ask guests if they’d like a wine with dinner, …
Cheers Q&A: Priscilla Young, beverage director, Travelle Kitchen + Bar in Chicago
by: The Staff
Chicago’s Travelle Kitchen + Bar in The Langham hotel in December launched a “Stay in, Stay Warm, Drink Hot” menu. These beverages, which are individually hand-brewed …
All Systems Go: Point-of-sale technology update
by: By Maura Keller
Advances in point-of-sale technology have made the systems easier to use and less expensive to implement. Tablets in particular are helping bars and restaurants streamline their …
NRA15: Why Buffalo Wild Wings is Big on Beverages
by: Melissa Dowling
Given that 75% of its beverage sales are beer, it’s not surprise that many people view Buffalo Wild Wings as a beer destination. As CEO Sally …
Raising the Right Beer Glass
by: Lucy Saunders
What’s in your glass? If it’s draft beer, chances are you’re holding a shaker pint. Most people know the shaker pint as an affordable conveyance for …
NCB Show: Tips From The “Bar Rescue” Experts
by: Melissa Dowling
The folks at Bar Rescue have seen it all in rehabbing the failing bars featured on the Spike network series. Several beverage experts that have been …
