The creators of MERCY™, a new beverage that helps prevent hangovers, announced its introduction. More>>

From NRN.com: Beverages make up 40 percent of total sales at Old Chicago’s 96 locations across the country, and about three quarters of those beverage sales is beer. More>>

Being aware of risk factors that can cause a slip-and-fall accident is especially important in restaurants, where they are more common than in many other types of facilities.More>>

From The Daily Traveler: A hostess, a mixologist, and a DJ—each from a spot on our Global Bar Hop—tell you how to get great service, mix better cocktails, and pick the perfect playlist.More>>

With a $10 million renovation to the all-American upscale sports bar and lounge complete, New York’s 40/40 Club announces a new Executive Chef, Mike Shand, along with a fresh take on its private events and dining menus.More>>

From The Kansas City Star: The waitresses at Twin Peaks wear skimpy plaid tops that accentuate their chests. In case you didn't catch the joke, the chain's logo is an image of two pointy, snow-capped mountains. And the sports bar doesn't stop there: It promises "scenic views." More>>

The upscale lifestyle brand known for its “Relax” philosophy, has announced the appointment of Chef Jason Michael Krantz as Executive Chef of its Manhattan flagship Restaurant & Bar, scheduled to will open its doors November 2012.More>>

From Street Fight Magazine: Investing in free social media tools is one of the most cost-effective things a small business owner can do to increase brand recognition and awareness, and yet fewer than 20% of SMBs currently have websites that link to popular social media networks like Facebook and...More>>

From Scotsman.com: Welcome to the experimental laboratory of a new cocktail bar in Edinburgh. Molecular gastronomy, where scientific equipment, techniques and know-how are used in food preparation, is moving into the drinks industry, with experts using science over the shaker to bring new flavours...More>>

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained above 100 in May. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry –...More>>