Category: Tips from the pros
Tips For Working With A Sommelier
Many people are intimidated at the thought of working with a sommelier in restaurants. That’s often because some believe that the somm’s primary job is to …
Navigate The Wine Aisle Like A Pro
With summer entertaining season coming up, you might find yourself wine shopping and struggling to figure out which bottles to choose for a gathering. It’s hard to know …
Oh Sherry: A Fresh Look At Fortified Wines
You may think of sherry as an old timey tipple or primarily something that chefs cook with. But sherry is highly versatile and ranges from bone …
Best Bets For Batched Cocktails
As we move from summer picnics and casual beach gatherings to fall events and holiday parties, it’s time to think about seasonal cocktails for a crowd. …
Ice, Ice, Baby
Whether shaken or stirred, cocktail ice is key to a drink’s temperature, dilution, flavor and presentation. The ice cubes from your freezer will work just fine, …
The Basics of Beer Cocktails
People have been mixing beer with spirits and fruit or botanicals for centuries. It was tradition to combine spirits and ale in taverns and homemade punches, …
Tools For the Home Bar
At-home mixology was already on the rise before the pandemic. But when the Covid-19 crisis brought on lockdowns, bar and restaurant closures and restrictions, more people …
How To Make the Perfect Irish Coffee
An Irish Coffee is one of the easiest—and tastiest—cocktails to make. Just add a little sugar, a shot of Irish whiskey, some hot coffee and top …
Photographing Food and Drinks
Great food and drink photography is critical for restaurants today, as eye-catching imagery is required to promote their drinks and food on their websites, Yelp and …
Holiday Wine Ideas
With COVID-19 forcing smaller holiday gatherings this year to avoid spreading the virus, you may be able to splurge on some unique, delicious wines if you’re …
