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An ancient winegrowing area is making a comeback after a long hiatus—and garnering acclaim
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Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles
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How consulting sommelier Daniel Beedle selected bottles for Sans’s plant-based menu
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Strategies for attracting a diverse and loyal happy hour crowd—and boosting profits
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Growing consumer interest in wine experiences and higher margin sales potential are just two factors driving the trend
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The founder of Dandelion Wine and Dandy Wine & Spirits shares advice for new owners and offers tips on navigating hurdles
The Evolution of Draft Cocktail Programs
Emerging turnkey draft solutions are helping more venues expand their drink menus and improve profitability
How to Open a Taproom in a New Market
From location logistics to public relations advice, brewery owners share their best practices
Minimalism Comes to the Cocktail Bar
Why some venues are choosing to offer a limited drinks program
Using Half Bottles to Drive Sales
How sommeliers are using the 375-milliliter format to enhance guests’ experience and increase revenue
How a Somm Sells French Wines in Dallas
Bullion’s Andrew Schawel discusses his approach to selling Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Loire Valley wines to Texans
5 Tips for Nailing a Salary Negotiation
Drinks industry experts share their top strategies for sealing the deal—from quantifying your worth to making the ask
Little-Known Italian Grapes on the Rise
From Rossese Bianco to Schioppettino, these emerging varieties should be on your radar
New Year’s Resolutions from 7 Industry Leaders
Drinks professionals share their plans for community building, creating opportunities for diversity, and more in 2019
How an Advanced Somm in Boulder Finds Top Value Bottles
Michael Elmore shares his tactics for researching and hand-selling selections at Arcana
The 20 Breakout Bottles of 2018
These are the year’s unexpected hits, according to somms, retail buyers, and sales reps
6 Ways to Upsell Craft Beer at Restaurants
Bar managers’ best practices for server education, customer engagement, and creating interesting beer lists
The Wine Legacy of Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino
Los Angeles’ first destination restaurant for wine closes this month after 46 years
The Rise of Branded Cocktails
From edible-ink printing on foam to cattle-branded garnishes, here’s how companies are putting their mark on your cocktail
