Texas de Brazil Scores With Private-label Wines
Brazilian-American steakhouse chain Texas de Brazil Churrascaria began working with Santa Rita Vineyards in Chile on a series of private-label wines four years ago. The private-label wines …
Tony Abou-Ganim On Making Your Bar Fun Again
Going to a bar should be an enjoyable, welcoming experience for the guest. But the current focus on craft cocktails and “serious” mixology has taken the …
LA Bar Providence Aims For ‘Zero-waste’ Cocktails
Chef/owner Michael Cimarusti is known for his sustainability-centric efforts at Providence, a seafood-centric, fine-dining restaurant in Los Angeles. Providence head bartender Kim Stodel continues the restaurant’s …
Wine Pairing Picks With Chinese Cuisine
Many guests opt to enjoy a cocktail, a beer or even a glass of sake with a Chinese meal. But Paul Ballesteros, beverage director of upscale …
Firebirds Launches Local Craft Beer Menus
Polished casual dining chain Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has introduced a customized local craft beer menu at all 42 locations. Local general managers can now choose what …
8 On-Premise Beverage Trends For 2017
Many recent restaurant closures, especially in the casual and fast-casual sector, are showing us there are too many seats and not enough butts. And given the …
Maker’s Mark Truck Baking Spirits Bright
Maker’s Mark is on the road again for its 2nd annual charitable mobile holiday tour. The bourbon brand’s #ShareDelicious bake sale truck is visiting six U.S. …
More Miracle, Sippin’ Santa Christmas Bars Pop Up
Two years after launching the Miracle holiday pop-up bar in New York, the brand is expanding globally. Miracle owner Greg Boehm and manager Joann Spiegel have …
Study Finds That Red Wine Sales Boost Dessert Orders
Getting guests to splurge on dessert may have less to do with the server and more to do with wine. Restaurant management software provider Upserve has found …
$1 Martinis? In Manhattan?!
During the Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans this past July, I went to lunch with a few colleagues at Mr. B’s Bistro. We …
