Tag Archives: Restaurant

The Alcoholic Beverage Industry Sails Smoothly Over the Recession

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 29, 2010
Imagine this, BusinessWeek reports that the liquor industry is faring quite well in the current economic condition. Whether you own a bar, restaurant or a convenience store, the bottom-line numbers look good. If you would like to make your dream business come to life, give us a call. We can show you everything you need [...]
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Craft Beer + Dark Chocolate = Bliss

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 27, 2010
Here’s a trend that’s sure to make you lasting friends: beer and chocolate pairings. When you consider all of the amazing domestic craft beers available coupled with local or imported chocolate, this is an event that you can safely repeat time after time. While there are obvious days to promote beer and chocolate pairings, like [...]
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Do You Have a Reservation?

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 26, 2010
Driving home one day I noticed a cute new restaurant that had just opened in my neighborhood and I made plans to try it out. A few days later I arrived around 6 pm ready to savor their atmosphere, cuisine and alcoholic beverages. Stepping in, I noticed the place had a full bar and also [...]
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Attention Bar and Restaurant Owners: Is Genevers on Your Radar Yet?

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 23, 2010
Attention cocktail and spirits lovers, a Dutch style of gin known as genever is getting more popular than Dutch tulips. The English word “gin” derives from Genevers. Served chilled and in the traditional tulip-shaped glasses found in Amsterdam’s genever bars, this cocktail is sure to please your regulars. Pair with Dutch cheese, slow-braised oxtail, stews [...]
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What is ‘Cause Marketing’ and Why Should I Care?

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 22, 2010
According to Wikipedia, cause marketing or cause-related marketing refers to a type of marketing involving the cooperative efforts of a “for profit” business and a non-profit organization for mutual benefit. Do you have a special area of interest, such as saving the whales, that you’d like to promote? If so, cause marketing is an ideal [...]
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Why You Should Consider Using a Consultant When Getting a Liquor License

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 20, 2010
A recent article in the Washington Post illustrates why it’s important to have qualified representation when you file for your city zoning permits and your alcoholic beverage applications. Most neighborhoods empower community boards to ensure that residents rights are protected, which is a good thing. However, community activists are increasingly placing major roadblocks in the [...]
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How the iPod May Revolutionize the Restaurant Business

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 16, 2010
iPod’s aren’t just about music anymore. There are two guys from Canada who think they can start a revolution in the restaurant industry using the device. Michael Benaroch and Emanuel Vintila, owner of Cluster Systems and Technologies, are now selling point-of-sale terminals to restaurants using an iPod Touch. Waiters enter the order on the iPod, [...]
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How to Make a Margarita Without Having a Full Liquor License

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 14, 2010
A new product by AL-RITE called Steve’s Sugar-free Margarita contains just 12% alcohol. That means you can sell this alcoholic beverage with just a beer and wine license. “We wanted to make a great tasting, sugarfree cocktail that can sell without a liquor license and is kosher, and the truth is it took years to [...]
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Should a Sommelier Taste Your Wine Before You Do?

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 13, 2010
A recent article in the New York Times reminded me of one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever experienced. I was on vacation in Vancouver B.C. and, not having made reservations, I found myself ducking into an unknown restaurant that, from the exterior, looked charming enough. My partner and I surveyed the menu and [...]
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How to Pair the Perfect Wine to Cheese and Food

By Jon Mejia | Published: July 12, 2010
Have you ever found yourself in a market staring at an endless wall of wine bottles trying to decide which goes best with the cheese you just bought? If so, the folks at Wisconsin Cheese have come up with a nifty on-line tool that takes the guess work out of pairing wine and cheese. With [...]
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