October, 2023

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MARTINI Announce Plans For Dystopian Future Devoid of Joy

BarLifeUK

Instagram’s algorithm thinks I’m really into yoga. The search page of my personal Instagram account ( @_maxipok_ check out the link to my Soundcloud ) consists of an endless stream of young women with names like Sveta and Danika bending over in tight shorts, and while I have no idea* how this has happened, I’ve learned to accept and suffer through it for several hours a day while looking for posts about world news and poetry.

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How to Calculate FIFO for Successful Restaurant Inventory

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of any business, as it directly impacts profitability and efficiency. One of the most widely used methods for valuing inventory and managing stock is the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.

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These Halloween Cocktails Are Scary Delicious

Bevvy

Enlist these 22 spooky Halloween recipes, whether you're hosting a party or just solo and thirsty. The post These Halloween Cocktails Are Scary Delicious appeared first on Bevvy.

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An Easy Honeyed Scotch Old Fashioned

Cocktails with Suderman

Recently, we looked at an Old Fashioned built on a combination of two types of Scotch, a hint of rum, and honey syrup. It’s a layered, complex drink that balances basic blended Scotch whisky with an aggressive Islay expression, plus a hint of over-the-top, hogo-heavy rum, all bound together with the floral, mellow sweetness of honey syrup. It’s a great drink.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Ghoulish Gothic Gibsons Eyeball Black Martini Glasses on Halloween

Barina Craft

Are You Eyeballing Me? Want your home bar to host a Gothic black tie event for the ghosts and goblins of Halloween? These ghoulish Gibsons are pretty gruesome looking Martinis and should do a great job grossing out your guests with their gory eyeballs. A Gibson is a Martini which substitutes a cocktail onion instead of an olive as the garnish. In this case, two onions per drink.

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Gotham’s Ghoulish Gatherings: Halloween Nightlife 2023

Club Bookers

Are you ready to unleash your inner ghoul? This Halloween, New York City nightlife is going to be spookier than ever. From rooftop fright fests to creepy underground lairs, the hottest clubs in Gotham have transformed into houses of horror for one night of costumed revelry. Grab your best buds, don your most terrifying costume, and get ready to haunt the town.

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Menu Pricing: How to Price Your Restaurant Menu for a Profit

Sculpture Hospitality

Creating an enticing menu is an art form. But, as restaurant owners and operators, it’s important that you don’t overlook another equally crucial aspect of menu creation and that is pricing.

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Clarified Pina Colada

Casual Mixologist

We all love a classic Pina Colada over ice, but if you’re feeling adventurous and wanting to leave your guests more than impressed, try this clarified Pina Colada. Why clarified, you ask? When you clarify a cocktail, the acid from the milk creates a smooth creamy texture and delightful mouthfeel. This recipe makes two cocktails, but you can double or triple to batch for more guests.

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The Case for Apple Brandy

Cocktails with Suderman

If I had to pick a single type of liquor that’s most underrated by home bartenders, it would be brandy — and American apple brandy in particular. Apple brandy was a favorite of America’s Founders, and you can still buy something branded as George Washington’s Apple Brandy from the Mount Vernon distillery. Apple brandy fell out of favor for many year after World War II, but it has played a key role in the cocktail resurgence of the last two decades, showing up most promine

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Trail Distilling – First Oregon City Distillery

Gastronom

Last Updated on November 17, 2023 by Leah Hall Come along on our visit to Trail Distilling in Oregon City, Oregon! On our recent trip out to Portland, Oregon, we had been posting places that we visited on our socials. Sara, one of the owners of Trail Distilling contacted us and invited us south … The post Trail Distilling – First Oregon City Distillery appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Debunking the 'wine is healthy' myth

Three Spirit

Background Bonjour! In the early nineties, a TV show in the US reported lower heart attack rates in France, lower than anywhere else. The report framed the country's regular consumption of alcohol, in particular red wine, as the reason behind this, claiming that it reduced that risk of heart disease. It was believed that wine had a flushing effect that removed platelets from the artery wall.

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GSN Review: Single Barrel Reserve Apple Brandy Barrel Finished Bourbon

Good Spirits News

This unique spirit has been aged 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then matured for another 2 and a half years in a freshly harvested Apple Brandy barrel. Made in limited quantities, this rare spirit is made for celebrating special moments. 750mL: Barrel # 2073 bottled at 59.5% alc/vol (119 Proof) 375mL: Barrel # 2539 bottled at 56% alc/vol (112 Proof) Available for pick up only at the Black Button Tasting Room 1344 University Avenue, Rochester, NY GSN’s Remarks: More whiskey than apple o

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The Impact of Overpouring on Bar Profits: A Guide to Prevention

Sculpture Hospitality

Overpouring may sound like an innocent enough word, but its impact on bar profits can be huge. The practice of overpouring – pouring more than the standard serving size of alcohol or other liquids – can quietly drain profits, leaving business owners scratching their heads.

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Restaurant Revenue Management Strategies to Maximize Every Shift

SevenRooms

As a restaurant operator, your ultimate goal is to keep your restaurant full, your staff busy and your guests happy. But today, inflation coupled with fluctuating demand means simply filling seats is no longer enough. To thrive in this turbulent economy, you need adaptable strategies that go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to making money. That’s why forward-thinking operators are implementing a data-driven methodology known as revenue management, just as the hotel and airline industries hav

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Seize the Dia de los Muertos with Hella Cocktail bitters

Boozist

Unique bitters can make or break a cocktail. Thankfully, plenty of companies have elevated the craft to make things more interesting than the holy trinity of Angostura, Peychaud's, and orange bitters. The post Seize the Dia de los Muertos with Hella Cocktail bitters appeared first on Boozist.

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An Old Fashioned With Scotch, More Scotch, Rum, and Honey

Cocktails with Suderman

Old Fashioned Week is coming to an end. Before it’s over, however, I want to celebrate with one of my favorite, lesser-known Old Fashioned variations — a pleasingly complex, easy-drinking riff that involves multiple bottles of scotch, a tiny bit of dark rum, and honey syrup. It’s sweet, smoky, and vaguely nautical without quite coming off as pirate-y, which is fitting, since it was the drink of choice for one Charles Horatio "Soc" McMorris , an American rear admiral during Worl

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Spooky Wines Perfect for Halloween

Drink Me

Drink up, witches! 5 wines that will go down a scream on Halloween Halloween is as famous for its scares, and also for a certain amount of indulgence. Never-ending funsize candy bar bowls, and for us at Drink Me!, wines that put the BOO in Boozy on Halloween and remain delicous while they last. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pairing with candy and pumpkin dishes, an adult-only trick or treat surprise (with emphasis on treat), or the show-stopper bottle for your party this Halloween, we’v

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GSN Review: Dassai Blue Sake

Good Spirits News

Sake brand, Dassai, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art brewery and tasting room in Hyde Park, NY this summer, as well as the launch of their new U.S. brand, Dassai Blue. Over the past thirty years, Dassai has experienced exponential growth in Japan, the U.S.and globally. Hiroshi and Kazuhiro Sakurai, the father and son, 3rd and 4th generation Chairman and President, have refined Dassai and expanded its markets.

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What are the Different Types of Franchising?

Sculpture Hospitality

The world of franchising offers a diverse range of opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand or kick-start their business endeavors. When you delve into the realm of franchising, you will discover various models, each catering to different business needs and objectives.

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7 Must-Have Restaurant Marketing Tools in 2023

SevenRooms

Marketing a restaurant is a juggling act. There are email newsletters to create, guest surveys to collect, social media posts to schedule and so much more. Dropping even one ball can mean lost opportunities and revenue, but handling all of these tasks is tough for any size team. The solution? Restaurant marketing tools that automate tasks, collect guest data , track key performance indicators (KPIs) and make it easier — and more realistic — for you to nail all marketing components.

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From One-Time Mixer to Top-Shelf Stand Out - Hard Juice Has Arrived

Advanced Mixology

In the ever-evolving world of craft beverages, innovation and creativity continue to drive the industry forward. One such innovation that has been making waves recently is the rise of hard juice. Once a one-time mixer at your favorite local bar, hard juice has now taken its place among the top-shelf standouts in the world of craft beverages. In this blog, we'll explore the journey of hard juice's evolution and take a closer look at why people seem to love this mix more than anything else at the

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) BAR 5-Day Program® Scholarship Recipients

Tales of the Cocktail

Four members of the Foundation’s Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) awarded scholarships for BAR 5-Day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 18, 2023 – Each year, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) offers members of its Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) the opportunity to apply for an exclusive scholarship to participate in the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) 5-Day Program, February 5-9, 2024, at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park in New York.

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Where to go from Sober October? Tarreyn Van Slyke talks long term tips

Three Spirit

Back in July I shared a bit about my experience going alcohol-free and some of the most common questions I’ve received from across the internet. If you’re just starting to look into this, I recommend starting with that piece and coming back here. For Sober October, Three Spirit and I decided to dive in a bit deeper with more questions I commonly receive.

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GSN Review: Chicken C**k Red Stave Bourbon

Good Spirits News

“The Famous Old Brand”, Chicken C**k Whiskey, just debuted its new limited edition release, Red Stave, a celebration of two iconic American industries, Kentucky bourbon and California wine. Chicken C**k Whiskey’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon is finished in J. Wilkes Petite Sirah barrels from California. With over 300 years of combined whiskey and winemaking history, Chicken C**k Whiskey and J.

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10 Ways to Prevent Burnout Among Your Restaurant Staff

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant or bar is as much about managing your team as it is about delivering great food and drinks to customers. There’s no doubt about it, the hospitality industry, known for its long hours and fast-paced environment, is susceptible to staff burnout.

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The One Dollar Old Fashioned

Cocktails with Suderman

Happy Old Fashioned Week ! One of the best things about the Old Fashioned is that you can make a good one for very little money. Indeed, to some extent, the purpose of the Old Fashioned is to dress up inexpensive whiskey, to add a bit of sweetness and bitter-spice to brown liquor that otherwise might not stand out. The Old Fashioned format takes cheap whiskey and — with apologies to George Thorogood — gives it a haircut and a real job.

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The BEST Delicious Whiskey Cocktails You Can Make

Cocktail Whisperer

Tweet Late Summer Fizz/Photo by Glenn Scott Photography Whiskey is one of my favorite things. I’ll go to lengths to describe the way it makes me feel and especially the way it performs in craft cocktails. What? Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey. By the way, if you’ve enjoyed a whiskey smash or a mint julep, you’ve had a whiskey cocktail.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) BAR 5-Day Program® Scholarship Recipients

Tales of the Cocktail

Four members of the Foundation’s Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) awarded scholarships for BAR 5-Day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 18, 2023 – Each year, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) offers members of its Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) the opportunity to apply for an exclusive scholarship to participate in the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) 5-Day Program, February 5-9, 2024, at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park in New York.

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9 Holiday Party Tips to Drive Restaurant Profit

SevenRooms

Stephanie Schalow The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to transform your restaurant into a haven of festive delight. Imagine twinkling lights, seasonal decor, and the unmistakable buzz of holiday cheer. But beyond the decorations, it’s about turning this season into an opportunity to boost your bottom line. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to make the most out of the busiest time of year.

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GSN On The Road: Cooking Point Magazine 1st Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event

Good Spirits News

GSN had the opportunity to attend the first Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event sponsored by Cooking Point Magazine in Canandaigua, located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State on October 15, 2023 at the beautiful Morgan Samuels Venue. Chosen Place Productions, the event organizers were filming on set during the chef demonstrations for an upcoming documentary film series about the Finger Lakes Region.

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What is Safety Stock, and Should Your Business Carry it?

Sculpture Hospitality

As an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry, you've mastered the art of juggling numerous moving parts to ensure a seamless experience for your patrons. But amidst the whirlwind of activity, there's one critical factor that can make or break your establishment's success - safety stock.

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Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (With or Without Honey)

Moody Mixologist

Elderberry syrup is best known as a home remedy for immune support, but it’s also a delicious ingredient to use in winter cocktails, mocktails and other drinks. This easy to make syrup has a deep berry flavor and can be made with or without honey. Elderberry syrup is often used as a natural remedy for colds and flu, as elderberries are believed to have immune-boosting properties.

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L.A. Spirits Awards

Cocktail Whisperer

Tweet Klaus was awarded a Gold Medal in the first ever High Spirits Awards competition. High Spirits Awards is a new beverage competition by L.A. Spirits Awards, launched in 2023 and open to all cannabis-derived beverage products legally sold in California and all hemp-derived (CBD/alternative cannabinoid) beverages from anywhere in the U.S.

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The Whisky Connoisseur’s Corner – London Cocktail Week

The Whisky Exchange

London Cocktail Week is now on, with bars across the city welcoming curious drinkers to try great cocktails and much more. Nestled in amongst the more traditional cocktail events, there are a few rather special whisky tastings – just the thing for the discerning drinkers looking for drams you can’t find anywhere else. What is London Cocktail Week?

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Dewar’s Double Double 37-Year-Old Is the Brand’s Oldest Whisky Yet

Bevvy

Dewar's Double Double 37-Year-Old undergoes a four-step aging process and is finished in Oloroso sherry casks. The post Dewar’s Double Double 37-Year-Old Is the Brand’s Oldest Whisky Yet appeared first on Bevvy.

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