In February of this year, the United States and European Union (EU) met to discuss the recognition of each country’s standards and processes with the certification of organic foods and beverages. To the average consumer, this would probably sound simple enough, but when it comes to wine, the battle still is not over. The culprit,... Read More
A new study by Technomic reveals good news for mobile food vehicles, as 91 percent of consumers polled who are familiar with food trucks say they view the trend as having staying power and not a passing fad. Only 7 percent of consumers who use mobile food vehicles (MFV) say they expect their frequency of... Read More
The economy may be in the pooper, but Americans are still short on time, eating out, and want to support local businesses and brands. “Green” is no longer simply a trend, but a preference for many consumers, and studies show we’re willing to pay a bit more to venues that go the extra mile. According... Read More
The weather has gone colder and the leaves are crunching: Yes, fall is here. And with fall comes a change in what we eat and of course, what we drink. On the beer front, we move away from the summer pilsners, lagers, and hoppy IPAs that quench our thirst under the hot sun and turn... Read More
New Products, Trends, and Insights at the 2018 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show, Orlando Florida From new delicious products and high-efficiency restaurant equipment, educational industry seminars, awards, and time-saving tips, this year’s FLRA Show did not disappoint those in attendance. Our team is always eager to learn about and discuss what is new, exciting, and... Read More
Our last post discussed some of the educational programs at this year’s NCB Show. Successful Beverage Management -Proven Strategies for the On-Premise Operator, was presented by Jack Robertiello, and Robert Plotkin, editors for Nightclub and Bar Magazine, and Drinks Ink and BarMedia, respectively. The single hottest topic from the week was the importance of creating... Read More
One of the best things you can take away from a convention like Nightclub and Bar Show 2011, is education for your restaurant or bar. Yes, there’s a lot of liquor, great entertainment, and of course, schmoozing at VIP parties, but after all, if you are a venue owner or a bartender-learning something new to... Read More
On an unusually cool, breezy Florida summer evening, top individuals from the culinary community, as well as wine and spirits influencers, media, and friends gathered at Hawkers Asian Street Fare in Orlando to celebrate the launch of Snowbirds Vintners 2016 Rosé wine. The wine is owned by award-winning Chef Jamie McFadden, one of the area’s... Read More
Summer is here, and that means barbecue, fun, and friends. Celebrate the warm weather with a bottle of Snowbirds Vintners newest release, a 2016 all American Rosé, created for easy food and wine pairing. Read More