The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice wrote a memo asking Board of Supervisors president to back off in the battle over the SF Entertainment Commission’s role and rights in stemming nightlife violence.More>>

The Clark County Office of Business Licenses denied Planet Hollywood nightclub Prive's application for a permanent liquor license.More>>

Sam Nazarian flies high; Marquee Nightclub and Janet Jackson released from lawsuit; Matthew Bongiovi opens 84 Park; Shawn Donovan charged under witness-intimidation statute; Richard’s on Richards closes and more.More>>

Coffee giant Starbucks will debut a new concept this week in Seattle. Coffee will be served, but not under the ubiquitous name and green trade dress, and beer and wine also will be on the menu.More>>

A range of styles and rash of flavors offers mixologists a hoppy playground.More>>

Raph set out to break the record for “most cocktails prepared in 60 minutes” for Guinness World Records on April 16.More>>

Gin’s delectable nature lends it to use in a variety of cocktails, and the different styles of gin on the market today broadens the options even more.More>>

Tales of the Cocktail drew crowds to the Crescent City yet again for five days of exploring all things cocktail, July 8 –12. The event was both exhilarating and exhausting, and it highlighted some emerging trends in the cocktail business.More>>

The amount of women deeply ingrained in the industry, and more importantly, well-respected, has been a bit of an eye-opener.More>>

With more than eight successful years under its belt, Scottsdale, Ariz.’s popular Barcelona Steakhouse & Nightclub temporarily closed its doors last month for a multimillion-dollar facelift spearheaded by famed hospitality designer Dodd Mitchell.More>>