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Beam Global Spirits & Wine Toasts Bourbon Heritage Month August 26, 2009
According to a consumer survey released today from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Americans believe “Bourbon on the Rocks” best captures the heritage of Bourbon, “America’s Native Spirit” as declared by the U.S. Congress in 1964.More>>
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Recovery Expected to be Rocky August 26, 2009
A survey of 65 c-level executives at leading food and beverage supplier companies by KPMG revealed 72 percent expect business conditions to improve next year.More>>
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R.D. Olson Construction Begins Building Victor Drai's Hollywood Nightclub August 21, 2009
The new 25,944-square-foot Drai’s Hollywood, patterned on the success of Drai’s After Hours, Tryst and XS clubs on the Las Vegas Strip, is expected to open in early 2010.More>>
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Manhattan Cocktail Classic Announces Details of Fall Preview's Educational Series August 20, 2009
The Educational Seminar Series will be held Oct. 3-4, with sessions led by members of the Advisory Board, which includes legendary mixologists, cocktail historians, spirits critics and writers, and speak-easy impresarios.More>>
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Fairfax County, Va., Police Lead Partnership to Curb Underage Consumption August 20, 2009
Police work with Premium Distributors of VA, Heineken USA and area state delegates to provide retailers with tools as another line of defense against underage drinking.More>>
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The Bubbly Bar Shares Sparkling Wine Secrets August 18, 2009
In the new book The Bubbly Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion, drink writer Maria Hunt shares the secrets behind creating sparkling wine and Champagne cocktails.More>>
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Burning Question? Get Answers! August 18, 2009
By joining our Community and submitting a question in the Ask the Expert section, you too can have your questions answered by a roster of thought leaders in the nightclub, bar and beverage industry.More>>
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Flat is the New Up August 18, 2009
While nightclubs and bars originally were forecasted to end 2009 with 0.5 percent growth by hospitality market research firm Technomic, the segment is now expected to be flat.More>>
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F. Paul Pacult’s iWhiskey App Now Available for iPhone and iPod Touch August 17, 2009
iWhiskey gives you Paul’s evaluations and ratings on everything about the spirit and offers 10 whiskey cocktail recipes and advice on how best to enjoy whiskey in 10 easy steps.More>>
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Q: How can I convince our owner it’s time to update or change the concept of our club? August 14, 2009
In a major metro city, a long lifespan is about eight years max. Smaller towns/cities can allow a club to have an extended lifespan, as competition is almost non-existent and patrons have no choice.More>>
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