Check out GQ's list of the Top 25 Cocktail Bars in America; a look inside the cocktail copyright controversy; and Bar Academia launches training courses in NYC.More>>

Bols has been sending Tal Nadari around the country in the traveling rendition of the Bols Bartending Academy. He explains to us the importance of training, creativity and a good garnish.More>>

After completing the BarSmarts Wired course, I now understand at least some of what goes into being a bartender. And it sure is a lot.More>>

Looking for inspiration to bring fresh energy into your establishment? Check out these new releases brimming with new cocktail ideas, beer style savvy and wine sales tips.More>>

The bar can be a breeding ground for foodborne illnesses, so get serious about preventing them and keeping guests safe. Find bar food safety tips here. More>>

gaz regan may hold bar classes in New York City, focusing on bar philosophy, intuitive mixology and being a bartender, and the Fourth Annual San Francisco Cocktail Week Celebration will be Sept. 20 - 27.More>>

It's not cost control or driving sales or marketing that is a nightclub or bar manager's primary responsibility at the venue, it's the people.More>>

Are American bartenders professional enough? Maybe…but there’s still work to be done.More>>

The third wave of the online bartender training program BarSmarts WIRED goes live from July 1 through October 31, 2010. Interested bartenders can become certified through testing on a web-based platform.More>>

Those who seek success will take off their blinders and look around to see what other operators in other segments are doing. To that end, here are some things I’ve learned lately from nightclubs and bars that you might find valuable.More>>