Cheers back issues from April 2005:
A time for responsibility.(BY THE WAY)
Apr 01, 2005; ... "To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven." So begins oft-quoted Chapter 3 of the Book of Ecclesiastes of the King James version of the Bible. If the words of Ecclesiastes seem over-used, the reason for their frequent invocation is plain ....
A glass act.(IN THE SERVICE OF WINE)
Apr 01, 2005; ... All too often beverage programs are ruled by circumstances. For many operations, the size of the wine list is limited by the availability of storage and capital. In some restaurants, the number of white wines served is kept artificially low because of lack of cooler space. I've even seen ...
Crafty growth.(CURRENTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The American craft brewing business showed signs of significant growth last year, with sales up 7.0 percent in 2004 versus 2003, according to the Brewers Association, the Boulder, CO-based trade association for U.S. craft brewers. That's twice the percentage of imported beer growth in the ...
Drinks at the Museum.(CURRENTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Museum of the American Cocktail is still on a search for a permanent home, but meanwhile, things are pretty cozy at their temporary location at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. A regular schedule of seminars has begun, with Dale DeGroff hosting a summer kick-off ...
What can you learn from Randy Durnal?(AT THE BAR)
Apr 01, 2005; ... You know your day is starting off on the wrong foot when the crew from "60 Minutes" shows up on your doorstep. The same must be true if you're in court, seated at the defense table and you see Randy Durnal take the stand for the plaintiff. Case closed, take out your checkbook. ...
The biggest.(CURRENTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The U.S., already the leading world market in wine sales, will become the world's leading consumer of wines by volume by 2008, according to the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) in a report commissioned for the major international wine trade show Vinexpo. According to ...
Many meals at Manayunk.(CURRENTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Recently, Philadelphia's Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant launched a newly designed dinner menu to showcase how their different handcrafted beers complement main dishes. The new menu is designed to take the guess work out of pairing different beers with dinner items, and to promote ...
Brings operators, suppliers together again: leading adult beverage event back in New Orleans in 2006.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Years of steady growth has meant mostly good things for the on-premise beverage industry, but the success has bred its own concerns, like beverage alcohol service liability, how to manage the boom of new premium and super-premium products, what the next signature beverages will be and how ...
Lee's March: Darden head looks back at what works.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Cheers Conference keynoter Joe Lee, ceo of Darden Restaurants, strongly urged restaurant operators and beverage professionals to become "passionate benefactors" during his address. Lee said that a patron of the arts "is a passionate benefactor, supporter and defender ... In the casual ...
A first look: wine and spirit numbers up for 2004.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Traditionally one of the most popular sessions at the Cheers conference is the presentation of the beverage alcohol industry's most reliable research data on the latest trends. Tiziana Mohorovic, director of information services at Adams Beverage Group, spelled out new and ongoing ...
London calling: international bartenders on the state of the UK.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Is London the capital of Cocktail Nation? That was the topic on the table for British bar consultants Ben Reed and Tony Conigliaro, America's best-known bartender Dale De Groff and Francesco Lafranconi, spirits training director, Southern Wine & Spirits, NV. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Plotkin pushes profits.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Increasing beverage profits as well as sales is a top concern for many restaurant operators. Robert Plotkin, a beverage consultant, author of 15 books on beverage management and regular Cheers columnist on restaurant operations, offered a number of ideas from his bag of tricks. ...
The laws of liability.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... In the conference's legal session, Stephen Barth, attorney and founder of Hospitality Lawyer.com, discussed the challenges and pitfalls in on-premise beverage law. During his session, entitled "Mixing of Alcohol and the Law: A Complex Cocktail," Barth focused on several key areas, starting ...
The cycles of the wine business.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Bill Turrentine, president of Turrentine Brokerage, a California firm that works with many California wineries and grape growers, examined the structural and cyclical changes of the wine business. "Supply and demand are almost always out of balance in the wine business," Turrentine ...
Electronic ordering comes of age.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Operators have been hearing for years that beverage ordering's inefficiencies would be driven out by electronic ordering. Finally, according to an E-commerce panel, moderated by David Commer, president of Commer Beverage Solutions, the day might be here. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Basic training.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Training servers for increased success and profits was the topic of a discussion moderated by Tim Hanni, partner at WineQuest Solutions and a Master of Wine. Hanni, who received this year's Cheers Raising the Bar Award, said "training must be measurable and must align with your brand." He ...
Beer goes with food.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The how-to's of successful pairing of beer with food while driving sales were uncovered in a workshop hosted by beer expert and Cheers columnist Stephen Beaumont. Beaumont is the author of five books on beer and co-owner of beerbistro, in Toronto, Canada's first beer cuisine restaurant and ...
Safe and responsible service.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Setting a new standard for alcohol training was the topic of a workshop delivered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). The organization's senior vice president of marketing, James F. Boudreau, outlined the initiatives of the Association's ServSafe Alcohol ...
What are they ordering?(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... What drinks, exactly, are customers ordering when they go to a restaurant? An on-site survey of the demographic preferences of consumers conducted jointly by The R3 Initiative and MarkeTeam, Inc. found out, and presented the information in a workshop. MarkeTeam's Mark Vidano and R3's Larry ...
RAM International takes Best Overall Beverage Program award: beverage director Aardahl cites drive to be the Best.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Kirk Aardahl, beverage director at RAM International, the Lakewood, WA-based recipient of the Cheers Best Overall Beverage Program award, said he set in motion a strategy to capture this award last year after RAM won Best Beer Program. "When we won Best Chain Beer, we were grateful but we ...
Always Friday's: T.G.I. Friday's returns to its roots for Best Spirits Award.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... T.G.I. Friday's cocktail program is "well-rounded," where spirits are used in a variety of ways--from the "innovative, one-of-a-kind signatures" to the classics to "the new and refreshing seasonal updates to the tried-and-true favorites," said Stewart Slocum, beverage marketing director at ...
A signature worth something: Dave & Buster's Over & Under is top Signature Drink.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Dave & Buster's wanted "a distinctive drinks program, something different that would definitely set us apart," said Will Jacobus, director of beverage operations for the chain. The company's efforts paid off, as the chain achieved the Cheers Best Signature Drink Program this year. ...
Little Italy on top: Maggiano's scores as Best Chain Wine Program.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Our focus at Maggiano's is to make the customer feel comfortable; we don't want to make dining an intimidating experience, and that includes our wines," said Dave Pennachetti, director of beverage programs for the last six years at Maggiano's Little Italy, recipient of the Cheers Award for ...
Back for more: 2000 Best Beer Winner Old Chicago takes prize again.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Old Chicago, owned by Rock Bottom Restaurants, offers "a fun beer program with an amazing selection, from local to national brands," said Brian Lambert, loyalty programs manager. The chain, which took the Cheers Best Beer Program award, offers 110 beers at its 78 units. "The ...
Staking a claim in Atlantic City: Borgata Hotel and Casino named best hotel beverage winner.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City provides guests with four diverse bar/lounge concepts and 11 different restaurants. "This beverage award is such an accomplishment, because we do so much in so many areas," said Victor Tiffany, director of food and beverage for the Borgata. ...
Flying to the top: for Anton Airfood, menus mean more today.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... In a field crowded with "wow" inducing menus, Anton Airfood, Inc., took home the 2005 Best Beverage Menu Award for its "overall package" of visual appeal and creativity, its ease of use for consumers as well as drinks "that are on the cutting edge of consumer trends," said Michael A ....
Only O'Charley's: promotion roll-outs win Best Merchandising Award.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... O'Charley's has raised the bar on the quality and depth of their beverage program merchandising initiatives, and in recognition of its efforts, received the Cheers Best Merchandising Award. "What earned us this award is our commitment to raising the awareness level of our guests ...
Restaurants Unlimited grows with Non-Alcohol offerings: high-end adult drinks program takes award.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Restaurants Unlimited, the Seattle-based winner of the 2005 Cheers Best Non-Alcohol Beverage Program, has found success by offering a creative beverage menu featuring the most popular cocktails being served today--but without the alcohol. "This innovative, non-alcoholic beverage program is ...
Super suppliers: Cheers Editorial Advisory Board selects best suppliers.(Cheers Beverage Conference)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Cheers Supplier of the Year Awards, organized and presented by members of the Cheers magazine Editorial Advisory Board, were also a part of the Cheers conference program. The awards criteria was created by the restaurant operator members of the Cheers Editorial Advisory Board (see page ...
Big imported beers: imports are still growing, with expanded portfolios and new promotions.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Imported beers have been on a tear, a wild speeding rush in the U.S. market that took them from a piddling 1 percent of total beer sales in the mid-1980s to 12 percent in today's market. That's a huge move, and it speaks volumes about the robust U.S. economy as well as the stumbles by ...
Hurricane in the Gulf?
Apr 01, 2005 ... things have been sunny and serene in the Mexican beer scene for over ten years. Corona laid back in the sun, relaxed on the beach, and the dollars just rolled in like the waves. Sales of the Mexican Miracle soared so high that the beer seemed to have transcended the "Mexican beer" ...
Favored flavors: rums and vodkas with a little extra now a staple behind the bar.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Restaurant- and bar-goers are continuing their love affair with highly flavored cocktails--as the spirits industry pours out new flavored products, most notably in the vodka and rum categories. The result: New cocktails based on flavors are exploding everywhere as well. ...
The abundance ...: of flavored Rums and Vodkas available today gives beverage managers and bartenders a great opportunity to experiment with new cocktail ideas. The following are some operators' recipes which feature a variety of flavors--from Banana, Pineapple and Coconut Rums to Cherry, Blood Orange and even Rose Flavored Vodkas.
Apr 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Caribbean Martini1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Banana Rum1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Coconut Rum1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Pineapple RumShake all over ice and serve in a Martini glass. Latin Love1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Coconut Rum1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Banana Rum3 oz. pineapple juice...
Spring glassware: stylish and angular: glassware makers expand their lines with new shapes and sizes, giving operators plenty of choices this spring.
Apr 01, 2005; ... america's leading foodservice glassware companies are polishing up their latest styles of glasses for the spring, with launches of new lines and expansion of existing ones that emphasize variety, new shapes and sizes. Manufacturers are striving to introduce glassware that is strong and ...
Cheers spirit tasting.
Apr 01, 2005 ... This month, we inaugurate the first of three Cheers spirit tasting roundups for 2005. We'll be recommending up to 20 recently released spirits from the flood of new entries released each month. Spirits expert Robert Plotkin and Cheers editor Jack Robertiello will select relatively new ...
Absolut introduces its seventh flavor, Apeach, set for launch in the U.S. in May.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Absolut introduces its seventh flavor, Apeach, set for launch in the U.S. in May. The vodka has a "sophisticated, complex aroma" with the distinct character of ...
Vox Vodka launches its second flavor, Vox green apple.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Vox Vodka launches its second flavor. Vox Green Apple. The new flavor taps into the rage for flavored spirits and the popularity of green apple in drinks ....
Island Oasis introduces its latest flavor, Wildberry, a mixed-berry flavor that is all-natural and free of artificial flavorings, preservatives or colorings.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Island Oasis introduces its latest flavor, Wildberry, a mixed-berry flavor that is all-natural and free of artificial flavorings, preservatives ...
McCain Foods USA's Anchor Cheese Sensations has upgraded its Spicy Tortilla Jumpin' Jacks with a creamier, bolder taste.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... McCain Foods USA's Anchor Cheese Sensations has upgraded its Spicy Tortilla Jumpin' Jacks with a creamier, bolder taste. They have a consistent shape and size as well, for improved ...
Libbey Glassware adds two new tumblers to its popular Italian line, Series V.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Libbey Glassware adds two new tumblers to its popular Italian line, Series V. The additions are the V-350, an 11 7/8 oz. Double Old-Fashioned, and the V-420, a 14 1/4 oz. Hi-Ball. They are designed to complement the Series V line, which includes ...
Baja Bob extends its line of beverage mixes with its Sugar-Free Martini Mixes, available in four flavors.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Baja Bob extends its line of beverage mixes with its Sugar-Free Martini Mixes, available in four flavors. The 32-oz. bottles contain natural flavors and the sweetner Splenda, and ...
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, an Italian beer, joins Miller Brewing Company.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Peroni Nastro Azzurro, an Italian beer, joins Miller Brewing Company's roster of imported beer brands. Peroni has been "reintroduced" in ...
Van Gogh Vodkas launches new mango flavor, its 10th flavor introduction thus far.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Van Gogh Vodkas launches new mango flavor, its 10th flavor introduction thus far. Like the others, the mango-flavored vodka is produced at a ...
Gloria Ferrer releases its 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir, a blend of eight pinot noir clones in the Carneros region.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Gloria Ferrer releases its 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir, a blend of eight pinot noir clones in the Carneros region. The vintage shows aromas of red ...
Three new 15% abv liqueurs are on their way from Cruzan Rum.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Three new 15% abv liqueurs are on their way from Cruzan Rum. Called Shakka, a Hawaiian word synonymous with "how's it going?" the three ...
House of Hine releases "record" quantities of five of its most exclusive Cognacs from its Hine Vintage Cognacs portfolio to major U.S. cities, for a limited time.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... House of Hine releases "record" quantities of five of its most exclusive Cognacs from its Hine Vintage Cognacs portfolio to major U.S. cities, for a limited time. Hine's Grande Champagnes being released in ...
Jose Cuervo debuts 2005 Reserva de la Familia in the U.S. market, starting in March.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Jose Cuervo debuts 2005 Reserva de la Familia in the U.S. market, starting in March. This year's release is the tenth edition of Reserva, an anejo tequila made from pure blue agave, and ...
Click Wine Group launches Le Freak, a shiraz/viognier wine from the Rhone region of France.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Click Wine Group launches Le Freak, a shiraz/viognier wine from the Rhone region of France. Click, which also debuted Fat Bastard wines to the U.S., says it is "bucking tradition" and aims ...
McCain Foods USA says its new Moore's Onion Kit is a high-visibility promotion that can help operators generate higher profits, boost sales and build customer loyalty.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... McCain Foods USA says its new Moore's Onion Kit is a high-visibility promotion that can help operators generate higher profits, boost sales and build customer loyalty. The kit includes product and menuing tips ...
McCormick Distilling Company introduces Sgt. Peppermint, a new peppermint cream liqueur.(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... McCormick Distilling Company introduces Sgt. Peppermint, a new peppermint cream liqueur. The new product shows well, with attractive peppermint ...
Pacific Wine Partners, a division of Constellation Wines, debuts a line of wines called Twin Fin, billed as fun, accessible and "capturing the California spirit.".(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Pacific Wine Partners, a division of Constellation Wines, debuts a line of wines called Twin Fin, billed as fun, accessible and "capturing the California spirit." The wines are fresh and fruit-driven and are sourced ...
Looking for a muddler for all those new drink recipes?(PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Looking for a muddler for all those new drink recipes? Check out Mr. Mojito's range of mighty muddlers, made from maple, cherry, walnut or plastic in two sizes: the Master ...
Drinks.
Apr 01, 2005 ... This month, Cheers presents some of the innovative drinks that were prepared by master mixologists for the 2005 Cheers Beverage Conference, held in February in Irvine, CA. <Pre> Stone Fence Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail himself, created this "colonial favorite jazzed up a bit." ...