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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. More>>



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