Pairing wine with food has been around long enough that most higher-end restaurants have sommeliers available to help diners find their perfect food-wine combination in order to heighten their dining experience. With craft breweries opening doors in every corner of the United States and beyond, beer “has made it onto the menu as more than…
Brunch. That lazy Sunday meal, that “cheerful, sociable and inciting…talk-compelling…sweep away the worries and cobwebs of the week” meal comprised of all that is good about breakfast and lunch. Although the origins of brunch are unclear, what is clear is that the concept caught on in the United States probably around the 1930s, as Hollywood…
Energy efficiency. Cool concept. We should all do our part to save the environment. Right? But as simple as it sounds, there are some confusing aspects that should be addressed before you jump in and make decisions about how your restaurant can join the green revolution. The key is to understand what is available to…
It’s no secret, Americans love their beer. Just ask anyone who drinks alcohol and I bet they can tell you their favorite. It seems, though, that all beer would taste essentially the same, since all beer is made in about the same way, whether you choose to drink a macro-brewed Coors or micro-brewed ale from…
Irish whiskey has the clear distinction of being distilled in either the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland. Unlike Scotch whiskey, most Irish whiskies are distilled three times, and in such a way that the lovely aroma is derived from the materials used to make the whiskey. Also unlike the smoky, earthy overtones of Scotch…
Going to watch a professional sport game is an exciting event. Rooting for your favorite team, sipping on a cold beer, eating peanuts and Cracker Jacks and hot dogs and nachos and cotton candy and popcorn and greasy burgers…and…and…and… Let’s face it, a lot of the allure of going to the ball field is the…
What could be better than a nice cold craft beer? There is nothing better than standing in the beer aisle at your local grocery store and choosing your favorite, and then heading home in anticipation of that first sip. Or ordering at your favorite bar and anxiously waiting for the waiter or waitress to bring…
2015 is gearing up to be a crazy, erratic year of trends in food, drink, and in the industry overall. The Millennial generation has made them more about “I want what I want, when I want it,” and this leaves restaurant operators perplexed as to which direction to go. Combine this with a growing number…
Recently I took my family for an impromptu dinner at a family-style restaurant chain. It was later in the evening, not very busy, and I was happy after a long day to be sitting down and having someone wait on me—no cooking, no deciding what to make to make the kids all happy, and no…
Imagine. Inside King Midas’ tomb a vat was found and inside that vat was alcohol residue. From that single vat, scientists recreate an ancient recipe. And from that ancient recipe emerges a beer-wine hybrid that is quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in craft beer. It’s pretty wild that scientists were able to recreate…