Nightclub and Bar

Creating coalitions to foster safe and prosperous nightlife is the focus of the Responsibility Hospitality Institute (RHI) Networking Conference to be held Nov. 11 – 14 in Austin, Texas.

Congress may be in recess, but legislators at the state level remain in session and focused on mining the hospitality industry for additional tax revenue.

Everyone loves a funny guy, and Will Ferrell’s character from the movie “Anchorman” certainly got some love and discussion at Taco Mac locations across Tennessee and Georgia this spring.

Daniel Haberman, co-owner of the bosco restaurant in Ferndale, Mich., and his partner and brother Jeremy, who also owns The Magic Bag, a live music venue in Ferndale, are voluntarily going smoke-free in both locations as of July 4.

Collaborating with a DJ in Houston, David Taylor creates an urban/country hybrid of music, mixing the words from country songwriter legends with hip-hop and rap instrumentals.

The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) and sponsor Tres Generaciones Tequila awarded Armando Rosario of Las Vegas the title of “Best Bartender in America” during the National Cocktail Competition, held in San Francisco in May.

Served exclusively at the Chateau de GREY GOOSE during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, this drink is inspired by the traditional Italian aperitif with citrus tang and a spicy edge.

Information on: Full Sail Brewing LTD 03, Black Butte XXI and Samuel Adams OctoberFest.

Information on: Comcast Business Class, Vita-Mix Advance Container and Isis Fan by Big Ass Fans.

Information on: Root: 1 Chardonnay and Carmenere, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf 2008 Beaujolais Crus and Valley of the Moon Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.