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Its high profit margin makes wine a product that many restaurants seek to sell more of. But how? Over several weeks Restaurant Management talks to Barbara Wichman Nowak and Beverly Wichman Pittman, who give advice on everything from how to make your restaurant wine-friendly to how to save money and find the best value on […]

Dallas-based Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar today announced the launch of its new menu and Sports Headquarters promotion in all 49 U.S. and Mexico locations, making Boston’s the home for sports and an exceptional dining experience. “Boston’s focuses on the food so fans can focus on their favorite sports teams,” says Randy Steinbrenner, Boston’s vice […]

Its high profit margin makes wine a product that many restaurants seek to sell more of. But how? Over the next few weeks Restaurant Management talks to Barbara Wichman Nowak and Beverly Wichman Pittman, who will give advice on everything from how to make your restaurant wine-friendly to how to save money and find the […]

As thoughts of wine enthusiasts turn to the fall harvest, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group announces The Forty-Ninth National Wine Week, September 12­–16. During this week, eight iconic restaurant locations, under the guidance of Stuart Roy, national director of wine and spirits, will offer a variety of super-premium wines carefully selected to complement the Smith […]

The one-of-a-kind Wine Gauge, made exclusively by Pour 'N Save, helps wine serving establishments curtail costly over-pours. The Pour 'N Save Wine Gauge is an adjustable, tri-level measuring gauge, used primarily for wine sales by the glass. The Wine Gauge is able to accommodate a wide range of wine stemware sizes. The Wine Gauge can […]

Thirty minutes outside of Boston, in a town named Framingham, the Chicken Bone was choking. Nightlife expert Jeff Taffer decided to perform the Heimlich on the Chicken Bone. On an episode of the Spike TV show “Bar Rescue,” which airs September 11, Taffer set out to revive the failing bar through a revitalization in its […]

In 1989, Demitri Pallis was tending bar in Seattle. Customers at the New Orleans Restaurant, a jazz club settled comfortably in Pioneer Square near the Seahawks football stadium, loved Bloody Marys as much as Pallis loved to make them. “I really loved making scratch Bloody Marys, it was one of our house specialty drinks… The […]

Phillips Seafood announced today it has opened two new airport restaurant locations: Newark Liberty International as well as Harrisburg International Airport, bringing the total to nine successful airport restaurant operations. Both full-service locations feature a traditional Phillips menu offering signature crab dishes, Maryland-style favorites, and specialty drinks. The restaurants are franchises with two leading concessionaires.  […]

The 9th Annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration commanded a crowd of record breaking numbers on July 16. The annual benefit for the children’s education program had culinary greats on the grounds to mingle with guests, offer up cooking demonstrations, and give a packed-house panel discussion on sustainability.  The VIP pre-party was an exclusive […]

A new, free mobile application will change the way wine lovers find, buy, and enjoy wine this summer. The Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairings app lets you use your smartphone camera to snap a picture of any bottle label bar code in the liquor store. With one click, you get tasting notes, scores, and […]

ClearEdge Power, a manufacturer of high-efficiency stationary fuel cells, today announced that Stone Edge Farm, an organic farm and winery located in California’s Sonoma Valley, is leveraging the ClearEdge5 system to advance its energy efficiency and sustainability goals. The ClearEdge5 system enables Stone Edge Farm to significantly reduce the energy costs required to run a […]

The past two years have not been kind to those selling fine wines. “The economic downturn has been toughest for U.S. wineries that sell wines for $20 a bottle and up,” reports The Nielsen Company. More than a few consumers curbed their spending by switching to lower-priced wines: Sales of wines priced at $9 to […]

Foursquare, beware—there is a new game in town, and with a sole focus on restaurants and bars, people may stop alerting the media when they get to a location as banal as the convenience store. LoSo is a location-based social media app that competes with Foursquare, Gowalla, and Facebook Places in allowing people to brag […]

The New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, the largest international competition in America that is associated with The Bar & Wine Show, was judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine and spirit experts. Judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains one of the nation's most […]

At the second day of the Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., today, foodies and suppliers packed the Washington Convention Center to taste, sip and test the newest specialty products from around the country. “It’s been really busy for us,” Whitney Leipzip, regional marketing manager for Popchips said. “We’ve been popular because snacking is really […]

Auberge du Soleil, the iconic Michelin-star restaurant and premier luxury resort, announced the debut of its exclusive Club Vin du Soleil delivering exceptional, rare, and often limited-production wines to members in their homes. Auberge Wine Director Kris Margerum selects vintages from the Napa Valley’s most comprehensive wine list, which includes new and long-standing favorites. Through […]

BJ's Restaurants announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Las Vegas on June 20, 2011. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is the latest addition to the one million-square-foot Centennial Center in northwest Las Vegas. The restaurant is approximately 8,500 square-feet, contains seating for approximately 280 guests, and features BJ's extensive menu, including BJ's signature […]

Executive Chef Daniel Bausà Peris is bringing the flavors of his native Barcelona to the dining experiences at Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama, opening July 6, 2011. Iberian-inspired dishes will mingle with local Panamanian and international specialties on menus at the hotel's signature Tejas Restaurant & Bar, casual BARcelona Tapas Restaurant & Bar, and al […]

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, is set to introduce its seasonal summer menu on June 21, allowing guests to savor the fresh flavors of the season.   Seasons 52 is known for its seasonally inspired menu and fresh approach to dining that meets the demands of today's culinary-savvy consumers. This "right for […]