By Lara Creasy It’s 2017, and like it or not, image is everything. We reached a point not too long ago in the food and beverage world where quality was expected, if not assumed. Most chefs now use produce straight from the farm and cure their own meats. At the bar, savvy guests expect fresh juice, housemade syrups and shrubs, quality spirits and proper technique. The … [Read more...] about A Picture is Worth a Thousand Sales
Beverage
Georgia Cider Sales Are on the Rise
By Lara Creasy Locally made hard cider is becoming “a thing” in Georgia. This should come as no surprise to anyone, given the overall trend in the American beverage market toward craft and local beer and spirits. Other apple-growing states, such as Washington and New York, have enjoyed locally made craft ciders for years. In fact, Seattle and New York City both boast … [Read more...] about Georgia Cider Sales Are on the Rise
8 Keys to a Successful Beverage Program
By Lara Creasy Whether it’s housemade sodas, beer and wine or a full bar, many restaurants dedicate some part of the space, either physically in the restaurant or on the menu, to making and pouring drinks. But having a beverage program means more than just slinging cocktails and pouring local beers. A strong beverage program can also bring you increased revenue, positive … [Read more...] about 8 Keys to a Successful Beverage Program
Join Local Restaurants in Keeping Millions of Plastic Straws from Polluting the Environment
The Georgia Restaurant Association joined up with One More Generation and is now promoting the OneLessStraw Pledge Campaign to local restaurants. Thanks to a grant received from the Tampa Bay Estuary Foundation, One More Generation is sending out as many “We Only Serve Straws Upon Request" campaign buttons to restaurants free for their employees to wear. The buttons are … [Read more...] about Join Local Restaurants in Keeping Millions of Plastic Straws from Polluting the Environment
Modern Wines From Old Roots
By Lara Creasy If you don’t have experience with the wines of South Africa, now is the time to look into them and consider adding a few to your wine program. I was lucky enough to be invited to experience South African wine country first hand recently, and I realized there were many things for American consumers to learn about this wine industry that is thriving half a … [Read more...] about Modern Wines From Old Roots
