The Story Behind The Better Living Bar Contra, the much-anticipated and most recent NYC offering from Dave Arnold, opened in 2024. Bar manager Theo Ouya uses Arnold’s extensive technical expertise and experience for each of the bar’s cocktails, including this shaken non-alcoholic concoction. As with all recipes in the Arnold realm, this is not for…
With September being Food Safety Education Month, now is a great time to review how to practice proper food safety and sanitation in your restaurant. According to QSR Magazine, foodborne illnesses such as norovirus and salmonella cost the foodservice industry over $55 billion each year. This is a hefty price for something that can be…
As the weather gets cooler and fall takes over, your taste in spirits changes, too. The lighter spritzes and citrusy cocktails of summer slowly give way to pours that feel heavier in the glass. Rich oak, warm spice, toasted nuts, and smoke notes just hit right when the air gets chilly and the days grow…
” /> Thinking about buying a massage chair but not sure if the price matches the quality? You’re not alone. With many massage chairs priced anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, it can be hard to know what you’re really paying for. Some chairs come packed with high-tech features, while others keep…
The Story Behind The Scrimshaw At Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club, Chief Cocktail Officer and VinePair 2024 Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year Garret Richard features non-alcoholic cocktails in the menu’s cheekily named “On Dry Land” section. Scrimshaw, a zero-proof alternative to amaro, utilizes The Pathfinder non-alcoholic spirit, as well as grapefruit juice that’s been…
It’s officially the run-up to Christmas – the time of year when we make plans to get together, swap presents and savour the very best food and drink of the season. For cocktail lovers, the holiday season also provides the perfect opportunity to indulge in liqueur cocktails. As we eagerly await festive parties and family…
As a retailer who purchases wholesale, you know just how complicated it can be. You’re navigating complex pricing tiers, ordering from various suppliers and managing inventory spread across locations. But did you know that all of these things can be made easier with POS technology? The right POS can help you track inventory, manage orders…
King of the Cocktails Dispute The Manhattan cocktail is a drink that competes head to head with the Martini for the title of king of the cocktails. A true martini ( not the pretend to add some vermouth but give it to me straight-tini ) generally dominates, but the Manhattan contends as a close second…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Pumpkin, spice, and things that taste nice. Fall is finally here, and it marks the return of comfort food and carbs that were stolen from us to pay for our dreams of beach bodies and summertime brats. It is the season of harvest, bounty, crisp air, and fall menu items. Each new season comes with…
