Kelly Magyarics

There is no shortage of techniques used in pursuit of the perfect wine pour. I polled wine professionals and consumers to get their takes on best practices that are cost effective to operators and palatable to customers.

Sparkling wine is as popular as ever: Despite the economic gloom, patrons do want to indulge. Plentiful by-the-glass bubbly menus now are prevalent in bars, while Champagne bottle service sales are making a comeback in nightclubs.

Stone’s Cove KitBar in Herndon, Va., is a new unique food and bar concept in Herndon, Va, where “ChefTenders” hold court behind what serves as an open kitchen, prep area, bar and serving station.

From clean glassware to avoiding cross-contamination and making sure fresh products are within their expiration dates, we asked some bar and restaurant owners to share the top tricks, tips and products that help them run safe and pristine bars.

This summer, why stop with Sangria? Bar operators around the country are blurring the lines of the traditional Spanish sipper and taking liberties with other fun wine-based libations.

By-the-glass wine lists often are a customer’s first impression of a restaurant or bar, and patrons keep a keen eye on its selection and value. Here are five tips that will help you get the most out of your wine list.

Not all drinks-friendly snacks need be braised or fried or otherwise cooked, and they still deliver flavor and quality while helping a venue differentiate itself from the tavern down the block.

These days, it’s widely accepted that gin is not the next vodka. Still, exciting things are happening on backbars with the botanical-infused spirit.

The by-the-glass wine list often is a customer’s first impression of a restaurant or bar. To maximize profits, operators should remember their unique “formula” for creating appeal and identify guest expectations for quality and price.

Farm-to-glass quickly is becoming as ever-present in bars as farm-to-table is in restaurants. While natural and organic may sound complicated, some operators have detailed a few ways to make green drinks a routine.