How to maximize your restaurant wine buying dollars. By Bruce BauerI have been meaning to put my thoughts about how to maximize your restaurant wine buying dollars to print for a long time. I was finally motivated by a similar article in the Wall Street Journal (the link is now invalid) where they listed their top ten ways to get the most drink for your dollar. It was … [Read more...] about Restaurant Wine Lists: Getting the Most for Your Dollar
News Stories Relating to Alcoholic Beverages
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Brewer talk: Dylan Goldsmith, Captured by Porches
If you’ve ever home brewed, it’s always in the back of your mind: “Could I get a larger space with more equipment to brew large batches and actually sell beer?”Dylan Goldsmith from St. Helens-based Captured by Porches is doing exactly that. Starting out as a home brewing club in Portland, the brewer, through inventiveness, sheer beer knowledge and good ol’ Craigslist, has … [Read more...] about Brewer talk: Dylan Goldsmith, Captured by Porches
Just another weekend in Beervana
Under perfect summer skies on the banks of the sparkling Willamette with Mt. Hood towering in the distance, 72 wildly wonderful beers will pour for the denizens of Beertopia and the folks who are lucky enough to visit here. It's the most perfect weekend of the summer, and following is a preview of how you're likely to spend it.Now 21 years old, our Oregon Brewer's Festival … [Read more...] about Just another weekend in Beervana
Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II
I've been having a great time in the Big Easy and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I'm glad this event is coming to an end.More highlights: I've been on the quest for the best Sazerac in the city. I've had to try … [Read more...] about Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II
Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008 Part 1
I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, this after spending too much time at last night at The Carousel Bar in the Monteleone. It's one of those slowly revolving places, which can get a bit disorienting at times; especially late at night, if you are standing next to friends who are actually sitting. Sip, take a short step to the right, sip, step, sip, step. … [Read more...] about Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008 Part 1