Will vodka eventually overrun America’s backbars, condemning us to a life of lackluster drinks and no-brainer cocktails? Or is it unjustly maligned and is a creative panacea and tremendous source of profit?More>>

54 percent of chain restaurants on the Technomic Top 500 list served spirits, wine and/or beer in 2008, with an average 12.2 percent of sales generated by drinks.More>>

New York City's Southern Hospitality benefits from a successful Twitter campaign, offering guests fun factoids or the opportunity for free or discounted drinks for repeating a Tweet.More>>

For the second year, Nightclub & Bar is partnering with research firm Technomic to develop the only list of the nation’s top nightclubs, bars and lounges based on venue revenue.More>>

Lower prices, smaller sizes, nifty presentation and variety — savvy bottle service keeps nightclubs hopping.More>>

For the Baja Sharkeez chain in California, organization, preparation and dedication spell promotion success, especially with its Michael Jackson "white glove" tribute parties.More>>

Beverage alcohol sales on-premise are expected to decline again in 2010, although at a slower rate than is occurring in 2009, according to Technomic.More>>

G’Vine, Gin de France, is on the lookout for the G’Vine Gin Connoisseur 2010, and Relais & Châteaux asks female mixologists to create Bond Girl-inspired Martinis.More>>

Any bartender looking to better him or herself and “raise the bar” on his or her own skills, knowledge and professionalism would benefit from being a member of the USBG.More>>

Casa Victor Montes, located on Plaza Nueva in the old part of town, holds one of Spain’s largest whisky collections — 600 bottles, 80 of which are still being served.More>>