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A bar staff veteran provides her insightful —if lighthearted— perspective on how owners and managers can create the best possible working environment for their employees. From the horse’s mouth, advice for the jockeys. This article is meant for all bar/restaurant owners and managers...

Draft Matters: Best Pouring Practices and Keg Maintenance

Draft Matters: Best Pouring Practices and Keg Maintenance

In the January 2010 issue of Bar Business Magazine, Zachary Rosen, Certified CiceroneTM discusses ways bar owners can maximize profit margin in draft beer service by educating and certifying their servers on best pouring practices and keg maintenance. We’ve all seen it before: A geyser of ...

How To: Pick the Right Bar Tools

How To: Pick the Right Bar Tools

How To: Pick the Right Bar Tools By John S. Pomeroy, Jr. When choosing the right equipment for the job, personal preference has a lot to do with it, but so should quality, efficiency, functionality and, of course, aesthetics. Function without form is acceptable, but to be a truly exceptional...

 

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New York City Nightclubs Face Charges Against Smoking Ban

cutissmoking.jpgSmoking bans are becoming more and more prevalent in states across the country, and many are affecting the on-premise industry in a negative way. Despite having had to adjust to a statewide smoking ban since 2003, New York City bar and nightclub owners still seem to be dealing with issues regarding smoking in their venues. New York Daily News staff writer, Samuel Goldsmith reports.

 

Gaz Regan's Cocktail Competition

gazregan2.jpgWould you like to have one of your original cocktails presented by Gaz Regan, cocktailian and author of the recent The Bartender's Gin Compendium, at this year's Manhattan Cocktail Classic? Five members of the Ardent Spirits Bartender Database are about to experience just that. We're here to let you know how you stand a chance of being one of them.

PLUS: Check out some of Gaz's favorite Beefeater 24 libations from a recent brand competition in Philadelphia on our Mixology page!
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Flavored Vodka Launches: Big Names, Big Flavors

absolut_acai_berry.jpgSome of the biggest names in vodka are continuing to launch flavored products that will enable bartenders and mixologists to create even more innovative, exciting cocktail experiences for their customers. Absolut, Ciroc, Skyy and 360 have all recently launched new flavored products to compliment your back bar and cocktail menu,

 

Beam Global Brands Honored with Multiple SIP Awards

hornitos_tequila.gifBeam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is pleased to announce its wins at the 2009 SIP Awards. (rī)1™ Whiskey, Hornitos™ Reposado Tequila and Tres Generaciones® Añejo Tequila each received a platinum medal, the highest honor awarded in each spirit category. Platinum medals are given to spirit brands that demonstrate the highest grade of aroma, taste and finish quality. Additionally, Hornitos™ Añejo Tequila and Tres Generaciones® Plata Tequila received gold medals.
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Local Couple Launches Señor Rio Tequila

senor_rio_tequila.gifJonathan Gach and Debbie Medina, owners of Jalisco International Imports, Inc., are proudly introducing Señor Rio tequila to Arizona and California. They brought the brand to the US market in May 2009 with self-distribution, but have partnered with Frank-Lin Spirits and Fine Wines in Arizona and Golden State Beverages in California.
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PODCAST: Bar Business Talks with Eco-Friendly Simone's Bar

podcastmain.jpgThe 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?

Have a listen and find out.
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BarBiz Links to Sites and Blogs

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.
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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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