Winter seasonal latte

Sweets & Treats: Winter Trends 2022

The Flavors of Winter Within the coffee industry, it’s well known that winter is a popular time for special limited time offerings with seasonal ingredients. Throughout the season, nostalgic and well-loved flavors take center stage, creating decadent, comforting, and eye-catching café drinks. For many customers, the winter season is closely connected with holiday fare and…

A Cup of Good Cheer: Seasonal Flavors for Winter

Winter is Coming Winter is a popular time of year when customers reach for seasonally-themed limited-time-offerings at coffee shops and restaurants nationwide. Whether it’s an office coffee break, a grab ’n’ go en route to a shopping excursion, or a holiday gathering, winter-themed beverages are sure to be seen. Familiar Favorites With the unprecedented disruptions…

Wilsonville 2017 Holiday Party

Familiar Fun: Celebrating the Holidays

Saturday, December 16th, Wilsonville-based employees gathered at the local Holiday Inn for our annual Houston’s Christmas Party. Upon arrival, employees were handed their usual gambling “funny money” and goodie bag, but this year the baggies contained an extra gift for attendees – a Houston’s branded Fifty-Fifty drink bottle. The bottles proved to be a big…

Employees enjoy the Kansas City's 2017 Holiday party

Totally Rad Holiday Celebration in K.C.

Houston’s Kansas City facility employees came together in 80’s prom style, on Saturday, November 18th, to celebrate the holidays. The party started off right with some delicious hors-d’oeuvres and great conversations. The delicious Italian buffet was provided by Trezo Mare. From stuffed chicken and roast beef, to salmon and a potato bar, the food is…

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue. Celebrate Love With A Cocktail Or Two! Part 2

Last Valentine’s Day, we shared with you delicious cocktail recipes to try with your loved one. This year, we thought we’d carry on the tradition. Capture your Valentine’s heart with these lovely cocktails! Torani® Raspberry Mimosa Ingredients: Torani® Raspberry Syrup ½ Cup Champagne 2 Tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice Preparation: Combine ingredients in a fluted glass…

Kansas City Christmas 2016

Happy Holidays from KC!

Kansas City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in 1920’s costumes…in the air there’s a feeling of… MURDER! Big Daddy Rob Jones hosted the event in the Embassy Suites Hotel. The evening’s main event was an interactive murder mystery set in an early 1900’s Speak Easy. Many of the employee’s attending took the theme to heart and…

Happy Holidays!

Wilsonville’s Christmas Party Returns to the Holiday Inn After a two-year hiatus, the Wilsonville holiday party returned to the local Holiday Inn. Holiday parties are often the highlight of the year, as they allow employees to mix and mingle leisurely without thinking about work, and this year’s affair did not disappoint. The doors opened at…

Sparkling Cocktails for a Happy New Year!

Are you ready for the countdown to 2016? When the clock strikes midnight this New Year, you’ll want to be sure to have something tasty and sparkling in your hand to celebrate with!  Let these bubbly cocktails be the perfect addition to your New Year’s Eve party. Torani Pomegranate Champagne Punch    2 cups champagne…

10 Essential Food Service Smallwares for the Holiday Season

There are a lot of food and festivities that occur during the holidays and it’s helpful to be prepared in the kitchen and around your establishment.   Here’s a list of 10 essential items to help you avoid last minute scrambles and make the holidays a success! Cutting Boards:  When we think of the holidays, one…