BarSmarts WIRED online program, the second and more broad-reaching phase of BarSmarts bartender training and certification program, goes live Aug. 1.More>>

Training budgets are being cut in almost every segment of the hospitality industry, with casual and family dining chain operators experiencing the sharpest decline.More>>

The Boston, Austin, Atlanta and Chicago programs culminate in packed house BarSmarts LIVE sessions hosted by partner BAR, LLC.More>>

The general sessions include a mock jury deliberation for a liquor liability lawsuit, a drinking age debate and a discussion on technology and responsible beverage service training.More>>

The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) will present the 2009 Commitment to People Award to David Overton, Founder, Chairman & CEO of The Cheesecake Factory Inc.More>>

Food and beer marry well at Heartland Brewery.More>>

We, the purveyors and servers of spirits, wine and beer, need to hold our employees and ourselves accountable for the responsible service of these beverages.More>>

Farmers, chefs, and distillers will be among the featured instructors at a new educational program for hospitality pros by Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois.More>>

Professionalism is derived from training, education and skills development, married with a commitment to excellence in execution and the ongoing expansion of knowledge.More>>

Recent advances take age verification technology to new levels of accuracy and beyond.More>>