There are unwritten conventions governing professional bar conduct. We know most of them intuitively, so why do so many bartenders consistently step on these seemingly straightforward rules? More>>

There are unwritten conventions governing professional bar conduct. We know most of them intuitively, so why do so many bartenders step on these seemingly straightforward rules? More>>

Unfortunately, bars, nightclubs and restaurants are prime targets for criminals. Do your employees know what to do in the event of an armed robbery?More>>

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Adam Seger, general manager and sommelier at Nacional 27 in Chicago, is the genius behind the restaurant's ever-changing selection of garden-fresh cocktails.More>>

High-end spirits still sell, so here are 12 to try behind the bar. More>>

Bars come in all shapes, but which is best: linear, oval or horseshoe? Bar pros weigh in on best bar designs. More>>

Two steakhouses — Sullivan's and Del Frisco's — see drink sales soar with Tammy LaNasa's attention to service, details and professionalism. More>>

Ten mistakes managers make that cause bartenders to cringe. More>>

Three days, hundreds of sips and spits -- the Ultimate Spirits Challenge judging yields recommendations from the best palates in the business on what's worth consideration for placement on your backbar. More>>