By Shelby Morrison The holidays are a time to celebrate, so why not get the party started with an inspired cocktail? Drinks are just as important (if not more!) as the food during the holidays and should be well thought out. Having a fabulous cocktail to offer your guests will put them in the holiday […]
Press release From controversy cocktails to drinks with feelings, the future trends from the world of cocktails. WORLD CLASS: Future of Cocktails report explores how we will be drinking in decades to come Cocktail culture is booming and showing no signs of slowing, with forecasts showing that by 2020, there will be 400 million new consumers drinking luxury spirits[1]. Historically […]
By Lisa Michaels With a nickname like King Cocktail, there’s bound to be a story behind it. Master mixologist Dale DeGroff has seen and heard a lot in his career, as the origin of his nickname attests. “It was the height of the dot com era and a producer came into the Rainbow Room in […]
By Roger Mittag Glassware is one of those intangible items in hospitality that is often taken for granted. For centuries in North America, beer glassware has not been given a second thought. However, things have changed for the better. Breweries are now developing glassware that is designed to enhance the flavour and aromatic profile of […]
By Shelby Morrison, Order Up blog Although many people are loyal to beer and definitely have their favourites, there is a new sipper in town. Say hello to cider! This refreshing beverage is popping up on menus and store shelves everywhere these days. You may be familiar with the apple cider served at orchards on […]
By Diane Chiasson It’s that time of year again when we all make our lists for what we believe will be the trends for next year. For 2015, expect to see restaurant and foodservice operators go for smaller, fresher, healthier items, and creating everything from scratch. From homemade catsup to house-brewed beer and wine, operators […]
