“Consumers everywhere are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints—or the amount of negative impact one's way of living has on the environment—and commercial businesses are doing the same. On-premise establishments are no exception, bringing in organic cocktail menus, for example, t...
It’s human nature: Bringing a kinetic, interactive element into on-premise gaming can help you generate a throwback buzz and create a more social scene
in your bar.
Thinking back, the original bar games required some physical activity: billiards, darts, even the occasional backroom poker...
“Consumers everywhere are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints—or the amount of negative impact one's way of living has on the environment—and commercial businesses are doing the same. On-premise establishments are no exception, bringing in organic cocktail menus, for example, t...
In the proverbial “good ol’ days,” there was simply lighting and sound, and it was only found over and around your dance floor. Well, times have changed.
Today, a third factor has been tacked on to the moniker—it’s now lighting, sound, and video (LSV)—and no longer is the experien...
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POURING PROFILES
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BOOZE NEWS
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Thomas Hooker's Octoberfest Arrives
 Connecticut brewer Thomas Hooker will introduce its highly regarded Octoberfest beer this fall, fresh off a blind tasting review by The New York Times.Read More
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New Launch: Sugar Free Roaring Lion Energy Drink
 Roaring Lion recently announced the introduction of Roaring Lion Sugar Free in a 12 oz Slimline can at a private, ‘light blue carpet’ event at World Headquarters.
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Razzoo's Independent Remodel
 Addison, Texas-based Razzoo’s, Inc. marked the 15-year anniversary of its Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Lewisville by launching an extensive exterior and interior renovation, a totally self-funded remodel completion. Now open, the completed remodel includes a full exterior and landscape upgrade, repositioning of the bar area and main entrance, reconfiguring and remodeling the dining area and the construction of a new multi-level patio and open-air bar.
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US Drinks Conference to Focus on Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing is anticipated to be one of the liveliest subject areas at the upcoming U.S. Drinks Conference, scheduled for Oct. 12 and 13 in New York City. Gary Vaynerchuk, widely recognized as one of the seminal forces in the use of social networks in the beverage alcohol industry will kick off the discussion. His daily videos at Wine Library TV are viewed by over 90,000 visitors per day. Vaynerchuk’s presentation on how social media is being used to engage with a new generation of wine, spirit and beer consumers will set the stage for a panel discussion exploring the subject in further detail.
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PODCAST: Bar Business Talks with Eco-Friendly Simone's Bar
 The first in our series of Podcast interviews hosted by Bar Business
Magazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Ytuarte features an in-depth discussion with
eco-friendly Chicago bar manager Sam Short. His throwback establishment,
Simone’s, is an old-school homage to the bars of our past that functions
under the modern ideals of an environmentally sound operation. How does
Simone’s honor the past and respect the present?
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What Bartenders Don't Like About Bar Managers
 In the May 2010 issue of Bar Business Magazine, industry veteran Bob Johnson offers readers a list of gripes that managers tend to have about their bartenders. Here, he responds to his own article with a list of things bartenders don't like about managers.
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BarBiz Links to Sites and Blogs
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Beer Knob — This site tells you what to drink on the weekends — the Beer of the Week — announced every Thursday. www.beerknob.com
Cheeky Chicago — A woman's guide to the Windy City: Restaurants, Nightlife, Music, and Culture www.cheekychicago.com
Modern Line Furniture — Bar tables and stools plus custom club furniture at the lowest prices on the market. www.modernlinefurniture.com
Vacation Adventures — High-end promotional packages designed just for nightclub entertainment venues. www.vacationadventures.biz
barzz.net — For your buzz on bars! Bars and clubs get free listing, and custoemrs get detailed information on over 300,000 bars across the country. barzz.net
Savvy Drinks LLC — Savvy offers the right marketing material and public relations efforts to get your
brand noticed by distributors, accounts and the all-important consumer. Click here for more information
Worlds Best Bars— A guide to the best bars from around the globe, as voted by you. www.worldsbestbars.com
Promoting Nightclubs— No matter where your club is, no matter how big it is, promotions are vital to its success. www.promotingnightclubs.com
Beer Advocate — An independent community of industry professionals dedicated to supporting and promoting beer. www.beeradvocate.com
Coastr — The social guide to beer. www.coastr.com
Chugd — Chug'd is the social beer drinker's hang out. www.chugd.com
The Flair Bartenders' Network (FBN) — Created to connect performance bartenders from around the world. http://www.barflair.org/news.cfm |
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