Recently added articles from Cheers:
No dow cowers here.(FIRST SIP)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Happy New Year and happy first birthday to the big recession that we (supposedly) did not know about until December of 2008. And hats off to our new president, Mr. Obama. Hopefully, he can enact the drastic change platform that was the centerpiece of his uniquely orchestrated campaign. ...
A daily dose of cheers.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The newly launched Cheersonline.com provides the daily news and beverage information that have the most impact on on-premise operators. The comprehensive site offers full digital editions of the magazine, web exclusives, drink recipes, an events calendar and information about the latest ...
Cheers benchmark awards call for entries.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Submissions now are being accepted for the 2009 Cheers Benchmark Awards for Best Wine Bar, Best Beer Bar and Best Cocktail Lounge, The awards honor innovative independent bars and restaurants that feature comprehensive and ...
Still drinking--but at home.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Dining out is one area where consumers reduce spending during an economic recession, says a new study by consultancy Booz & Company. While people may be eating less restaurant food, though, they are not cutting back on alcohol purchasing. The study, which surveyed nearly 1,000 households ...
BarSmarts hits New York.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... The first BarSmarts Advanced class graduated this past October during a day-long event at the W Hotel in New York City. About 70 of the roughly 1,000 participants of the bartender training program attended the day of instruction, education, mixology, testing and formal certification. The ...
Hall of Fame winners announced; the Culinary Institute of America, creystone.(Vintners Hall of Fame)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Culinary Institute of America has announced the 2009 Vinter's Hall of Fame inductees. Those recognized include noted wine journalist Gerald Asher, Gourmet magazine; Jack and Jamie Davies, founders of Schramsberg Vineyards; Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall-Jackson Estates; ...
Artisan Distillers Guild takes off: Oregon Distillers Guild.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... EST. 2007 Oregon craft distilleries hope their new Oregon Distillers Guild will do for artisanal spirits what the Oregon Brewers Guild (now the largest craft brewers guild in the country) did for beer in the state. The organization is off to a good start, representing 17 of the ...
Kevin Zraly's American wine guide 2009.(On the Shelf)
Jan 01, 2009 ... (Sterling Publishing Co., May 2008, $12.95) The only guide that covers wine and wineries in all 50 states, the 2009 edition of the American Wine Guide provides American winery updates, history and background details, maps ...
Vino Italiano buying guide.(On the Shelf)(Buyers guide)
Jan 01, 2009 ... (Clarkson potter, august 2008, $14.95) The revised, pocket-sized edition of Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch's Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy (Clarkson Potter, 2002) lists 1,000 Italian winemakers along with a ...
Artisanal cocktails: drinks inspired by the seasons from the bar at Cyrus.(On the Shelf)
Jan 01, 2009 ... (Ten Speed Press, November 2008, $24.95) Scott Beattie, bar manager at Cyrus Restaurant in Healdsburg, Calif., pulls back the curtain to present 50 visually stunning and conceptually ...
Mark your calendar.(DRINK CULTURE)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Cheers Beverage Conference Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami January 20-21, 2009 www.cheersconference.com Cheers Benchmark Awards Entry Deadline February 6, 2009 www.cheersonline.com/benchmark-awards Hospitality Law ...
Marie Brizard crowns bar champions.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Jackie Patterson, bar chef at Zinnia in San Francisco, and Don Lee, beverage director at New York City's PDT, were the champions of the 2008 Marie Brizard U.S. Cocktail Challenge this past October. Patterson's winning drinks included The Baby Doll, made ...
Creative marketing.(DRINK CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... This fall, EatBar in Arlington, Va. gave consumers a chance to put down their glasses and step behind the bar. The gastropub offered a series of five cocktail classes by resident bar chef Gina Chersevani. Topics included the merits of vodka versus gin, stocking the home bar and pairing ...
Gingerly speaking.(DRINKS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Gin is experiencing a revival as mixologists and cocktail lovers rediscover the spirit's varied and complex flavor profile. While classic cocktails laregly are responsible for its return, gin also is versatile and works well in modern cocktails. For more on the gin landscape, ...
On the horizon: operators need to watch three key legislative issues in 2009 that could hurt their beverage business.(AT ISSUE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... The 2009 state and federal legislative season is upon us, and it brings some serious challenges for the hospitality segment. The industry faces a struggling economy and a Democratic majority with a taste for tax and labor legislation. There also is continuing pressure from anti-alcohol ...
The seven keys to beverage sales success; simple, smart strategies for a challenging economy.(BEVERAGE BUSINESS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Beverages are the elixir of celebration, romance and, at times, commiseration. In a tight economy, they also can be an affordable luxury. But this liquid gold cannot be mined if drinks are unnamed, unnoticed or poorly presented by servers--despite the millions of dollars that operators and ...
Good to the last drop: creating a successful cocktail involves more than researching mixers and spirits.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Every bartender dreams of creating a winning cocktail. While taking the prize can help him or her gain career recognition, it does not always lead to the creation of drinks with widespread marketability. Rolling out cocktail that will gain mass acceptance demands a sound product ...
Character builder: spice up the back bar and drive sales with the complexity and aromatics of premium gin.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Americans are rediscovering the elegance and unrivaled complexity of premium gin. Crafted according to secret blends of aromatics, each brand is endowed with its own unique expression--no two smell or taste the same. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The character differences ...
Warming to the season: chill chasers remain a popular guest choice as operators innovate with new products and the latest flavor trends.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Winter is a magical time, ideal for slowing down and relaxing indoors with warm and hearty libations. For those in warmer climates, the season is a mindset during which the calendar provides license to enjoy beverages with a bit more substance--and perhaps the decadence of dessert. ...
Winning the house: quality house wines yield high margins and help distinguish operators.
Jan 01, 2009; ... House wine's reputation as generic plonk is rapidly coming to an end. Just as major retailers have done with exclusive fashion lines, many restaurant and hotel operators now are going directly to the source for their wines, offering high quality, private label house brands. Sourcing wine ...