Operations Notes on Tequila from Spirits of Mexico Ia m currently knee-deep in scoring sheets and palate-weary from the 2010 Spirits of Mexico competition, just wrapped up last week. Ia m impressed b
Operations Bartending with gaz and SF Cocktail Week Changes gaz regan may hold bar classes in New York City, focusing on bar philosophy, intuitive mixology and being a bartender, and the Fourth Annual San Franc
Operations Introducing Rare Whiskeys, Gins and Cognacs A number of rare, limited or pricy products are worth mentioning at this time: Parker's Heritage Collection's new release, Redbreast 15 Year Old, Cita
Food & Beverage Hip Bar Openings and Locally Inspired Menus In San Diego, Nate Stanton and Arsalun Tafazol opened Craft & Commerce; the summer menu at SF's Elixir uses organic ingredients when possible; Richard
Operations Creating Sherry, Orange Liqueur and Artichoke Cocktails The Vinos de Jerez Cocktail Competition is looking for Americaa s best Sherry Cocktail, while the Gran Gala Triple Orange Liqueur signature cocktail
Operations Seven Questions with Absinthe Master Ted Breaux As the maker of Lucid, Ted Breaux has pushed his passion to the front of the absinthe sweepstakes. Next up: four Jade Liqueur absinthe varieties. Hea
Food & Beverage Rumbar Mixologist Kristen Schaefer Named Las Vegasa a Most Inspired Bartender" Rhumbara s lead mixologist Kristen Schaefer was named Las Vegasa a Most Inspired Bartendera at Bombay Sapphirea s regional competition on July
Operations New Rye Whiskey, Oak Aged Beer, Virtual Golf Game Information about the following new products: WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey, Innis & Gunn Oak Aged Beer, Golden Tee LIVE 2011.
Operations Server Suggestions Sell Drinks Technomic, Inc. reported 23 percent of consumers would consider ordering something they never tried before if their server recommended the drink.
Operations At Issue: Industry Campaign on Ignition Interlock Twelve states now mandate ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders, regardless of the number of previous offenses or BAC level.