bevspot-hotel-food-beverage 3 Reasons Why Hotel Food and Beverage Is on the Rise

Rory explains the real reasons behind the recent upswing towards elevated food and beverage programs in hotels and how...

screen-shot Industry News Roundup: Bars Tackle the Busy Thanksgiving Eve Festivities

Dave breaks down the latest industry news, looking specifically at how bars and restaurants are adapting to Thanksgiving Eve...

bevspot-sexual-harassment How to Address Sexual Harassment in the Bar & Restaurant Industry

Loren interviews three industry veterans about how to properly address and prevent sexual harassment within bars and restaurants.

bevspot-master-mixologist 3 Resources for Becoming a Master Mixologist

Amanda breaks down the most useful ways to continue developing and mastering your skills as a mixologist.

bevspot-bartender-burnout 5 Simple Ways to Avoid Bartender Burnout

Loren describes some methods that bartenders can use to prevent burnout and successfully manage their working habits.

screen-shot Industry News Roundup: Making Moves Against Sexual Assault in Bars

Dave runs down the latest industry news on how bars are actively combating sexual assault.

bevspot-common-bartending-mistakes The 6 Most Common (and Preventable) Rookie Bartender Mistakes

Loren lists out some common mistakes that bartenders just starting out will make and how to prevent them.

screen-shot Industry News Roundup: Protest and Creepy Dolls

Dave runs down the biggest news items from the past month that affected the bar and restaurant industry.

bevspot-shake-stir-cocktail When You Should Shake or Stir A Cocktail

Andrew explains the reasons behind shaking or stirring a cocktail and which cocktails should be prepared in each fashion.

bevspot-bartending-school Should Aspiring Bartenders Go To Bartending School?

Andrew offers his researched opinion on the eternal debate between bartending school and learning on the job.

bevspot-podcasts BevSpot’s Roundup of the 10 Best Bar Industry Podcasts

Amanda lists out the most outstanding podcasts just for bartenders and others in the bar industry.

screen-shot Industry News Roundup: When Bar Fights Are Actually Good for Business

Dave dives into current topics like Mayweather Jr. vs. McGregor and Tropical Storm Harvey to see how they affected...

bevspot-bartending-personality Standout Bartending Personality: What’s Yours?

Amanda shares what makes a bartender stand out amongst their peers beyond their technical skills.

screen-shot Industry News Roundup: Beer Acquisitions and Bar Activism

Dave breaks down some of the major happenings that occurred this past July within the industry.

bevspot-hotel-bar-tending Tending The Hotel Bar: The Place Where Nobody Knows Your Name

Dave shares the insight he learned from a veteran bartender on the unique challenges and rewards of working in...

bevspot-zima Is Nostalgia Making a Comeback? Zima’s Return to Beverage Programs

Amanda investigates how the movement of retro sparked the return of dated brands like Zima and how they can...