Bar Management articles, columns and news items relative to best practices in bar management, from staffing/training to delivering great guest service to managing the business.
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NCB, Jon Taffer Uncork On The Rocks Las Vegas March 8, 2012
Imagine the ultimate Las Vegas party spread across the best venues over three action-packed days. Now stop imagining — because it’s coming this year: the first annual On the Rocks Las Vegas, taking place November 9-11, 2012.More>>
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Understanding the Backbar May 23, 2012
I believe the backbar — including an owner’s taste in well brands — is one of a bar’s most underutilized revenue sources. Owners should treat these bar elements as valuable real estate. More>>
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Potent Wisdom for New Bartenders May 22, 2012
What advice would you give a bartender working your bar for the first time? Following is a short list of things to cover in your bartender's initial pre-shift meeting:More>>
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The Resurgent Long Island Iced Tea May 22, 2012
One of the mega-popular drinks of the 20th century is making a fast and furious comeback: the Long Island Iced Tea. Following are the best-kept secrets behind America’s greatest Long Islands:More>>
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Aaron DeFeo, Celebrated Doctor of Mixology May 22, 2012
Tucson’s growing population of bartenders has given rise to a community of gifted mixologists. The dean of the city's bartenders is Aaron “Doc” DeFeo, beverage manager of the historic Hotel Congress and founder of the local USBG chapter.More>>
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L.A. Times: A Clear Trend in Southern California's Craft Cocktails Scene May 21, 2012
From the Los Angeles Times: Cranberry is not vodka's best friend. Real vodka drinkers know this, but for years their taste has been marginalized by a craft cocktail scene obsessed with whiskey.More>>
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Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Lawmakers: Let’s Untangle Liquor License Shortage May 17, 2012
From Salt Lake Tribune: Lawmakers are trying to tame the perfect storm they created when they failed to free up enough restaurant liquor licenses to meet demand, while also deciding to allow permit holders to sell existing licenses on the open market, starting in July.More>>
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Where is Your Food Coming From? May 16, 2012
Some bars' kitchens seem to have disconnected from the rest of the hospitality industry. Instead of fresh, signature dishes, the modern age is focusing on pre-packaged, pre-cooked and pre-portioned foods. How did this happen?More>>
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Bloomberg Businessweek: Star Bartenders Mix $10,000 Cocktails in High-End Spirits May 15, 2012
From Bloomberg Businessweek: Jim Meehan won the James Beard Foundation’s first Outstanding Bar Program award last week as the foodie group decided to expand its beverage honors beyond the wine list.More>>
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Cocktail Enthusiast: Manhattan Cocktail Classic: The Gala May 15, 2012
From the Cocktail Enthusiast: On Friday night the Manhattan Cocktail Classic kicked off with the opening Gala at the New York Public Library.
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