Smoke, spice and the savory sense of umami are popping up in cocktails from coast to coast. Read all about the flavor trends happening in bars here.More>>

No one talks very much about the art of menu writing for the bar, and they should, I think. Two of my favorite thoughtful bartenders have recently released new menus worth examining.More>>

New York’s Bar Artisanal now features such cocktails as the Valencia and the PX Cacao Martini; the arrival of the second movie of the “Sex and the City” franchise triggered a wave of cocktails.More>>

Kathy Casey is well known for developing innovative food and drink recipes as well as her lively presentations at many industry events. Here's a preview of her Tales of the Cocktail seminar.More>>

Running a bar or nightclub isn’t easy. Based on the “50 Ideas in 50 Minutes” session during the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, here are seven tips for running a successful, bar.More>>

Cocktail menu updates from New York’s Zengo and Anchor Bar, Cambridge, Mass.'s Russell House Tavern and Washington, D.C.'s Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, Oval Room, Zaytinya and AGAINN.More>>

Classic & Vintage wraps up its cocktail jam road show, LA's Drago Centro launches The People’s Cocktail Contest on Twitter and Local Irish Pub sells most Jameson Irish Whiskey in the world.More>>

What’s in the glass matters to your bottom line, so be creative in what you’re offering and how you’re presenting it. Here are five tips for specialty drinks, spirits and ingredients that sell.More>>

After five days of challenges in New Zealand, the team of Mark Stoddard, Todd Thrasher and Sean Hoard took home first prize in the 42BELOW-sponsored Cocktail World Cup.More>>

Sasha Petraske's menu at new cocktail lounge Ranstead Room; LA's Breadbar debuts monthly “Hatchi Mix” guest mixologist series; and at Vermilion, bar manager Laura Secker creates monthly cocktails.More>>