Facing challenges that are similar to the culinary world, the number of women in the wine industry lags behind their male counterparts. As an integral part of the hospitality industry, sommelier and beverage director positions can require long hours to cover new vintages and trends in beverages coming out every year. These jobs may also
Corkage: What to Know When You Bring Your Own Wine to a Restaurant
While it can be fun to peruse a restaurant’s wine list for new discoveries, from time to time you might have a specific wine in mind to go with your meal. Or maybe it’s a special occasion and you want to celebrate at particular restaurant with a bottle you’ve been saving for just the right
Putting Your Best Grape Forward: Developing Your Restaurant Wine List
It’s no secret that a wine list can be both a significant revenue stream and a customer draw for a restaurant. How thoughtfully a restaurant compiles and presents their list can determine whether or not a customer orders a bottle, opts for other beverages, or even chooses another establishment. While there is no right or
Bubbly by Any Other Name Can’t be Champagne
Sparkling wines have become synonymous with good times and celebrations. Their popularity and image (and sometimes their expense) gives the impression that anything ordinary can be elevated to extraordinary with the addition of a little bubbly. The festive bubbles that we all know and love are the result of significant levels of carbon dioxide, produced
