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US Spirits Bankruptcies Push Restaurateurs to Rethink Liquor Sourcing

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Brewery and distillery bankruptcies aren’t a reason for restaurateurs to close their tab just yet. But they do need to plan ahead. OysterLink’s analysis found that restaurants relying on a single spirits brand or distillery for core menu items face heightened risk if a supplier exits the market. Having backup brands in place can make transitions to new recipes or menu options more seamless for both customers and staff. “A single spirits bankruptcy can disrupt dozens of menu items across a restau...

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The Secret to Hosting Live Music That actually boosts Your Bottom Line

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Live music can transform a venue’s atmosphere, attracting crowds, increasing sales, and solidifying customer loyalty. But for restaurants, breweries, and bars, the challenge isn’t just about booking a band – it’s about making live entertainment a profitable investment rather than an added expense. The key lies in balancing costs, curating the right talent, and optimizing the guest experience to keep customers spending. Here’s how operators can ensure that live music enhances their business. Unde...

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7 Strategies for Cross-Training 7 Roles at Your Golf Resort

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A golf resort’s ability to deliver exceptional service across departments can determine its success or failure. One potent strategy for making every guest experience stand out is cross-training staff in various roles. Cross-training not only helps to fill gaps during staff shortages but also cultivates a more versatile and engaged workforce. Employees who are familiar with multiple positions can provide superior service by understanding different facets of the resort experience, leading to highe...

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Boosting Business with Trivia Nights: A Guide for Bars and Pubs

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If your bar or pub is looking for a creative way to draw in guests (especially during those mid-week lulls), look no further: The Pub Quiz is here! Hosting trivia – better known as a quiz across the pond – is nothing new for our UK neighbors. This communal fad of inebriated bar patrons shouting (or writing) frenzied answers to a range of random questions first became popular in the 1970s. Now, businesses such as The Big Fat Quiz Company are hired to spread the joy of the game across England and ...

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Pizza Salad Pointe & Self-Pour Beer, located at 6370 Griffin Rd Suite C102, Davie, FL 33314

Pizza Salad Pointe’s Self-Pour Revolution Taps Into Flavor and Service

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Pizza Salad Pointe Italian Cuisine & Self-Pour Beer opened in Davie, Florida with a simple but bold promise: “a food & drink experience as unique as you are.” The restaurant blends a neighborhood Italian kitchen with a self-service craft-beer wall that lets guests pour — and pay — only for what they taste. It’s an experiment in hospitality and technology, a mash-up of lively table service and hands-on discovery that has attracted regulars curious to try sample tasters of local brews and ...

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Give Your Summer Menu a Boost with 5 Inspiring Mocktails

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Non-alcoholic beverages shouldn’t be an afterthought – these menu items are in demand and easy enough to whip up. But often drink options are overlooked. It’s surprising that mocktails and other non-alcoholic drink offerings aren’t more prominent on menus, especially when nearly 6 in 10 adult guests “prefer non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks over traditional cocktails.” Mocktails started popping up on menus around 1865. Known as “Temperance” drinks, they were mixed for those abstaining from al...

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Why Disney’s Adults-Only Experience Could Reshape Theme Park Hospitality

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On most nights, EPCOT’s skies light up with fireworks watched by families clutching souvenir popcorn buckets. But on June 4, 2025, the atmosphere changed. There were no strollers, no character meet-and-greets, and no kids allowed. That night marked the debut of the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience, a first-of-its-kind adults-only event at Walt Disney World. The 21+ affair blends the spectacle Disney is known for with upscale lounge seating, mixologist-crafted cocktails, and gourmet tasting plates. Fo...

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Behind the Bar: How to Avoid Guests’ Top 5 Pet Peeves

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Working behind a bar might seem laid-back, but anyone who’s done it knows it’s anything but easy. The best bartenders make it look effortless because they’re always thinking one step ahead, especially regarding how guests feel. That’s where knowing (and avoiding) common guest pet peeves comes in. Bartenders have got drinks to make, orders to remember, guests to chat with, dishes piling up, and someone waving $20 in their face. It’s a juggling act that requires speed, timing, and a good read on p...

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The Revenue Hotels Are Leaving on the Table: Why On-Site Bars and Restaurants Are a Game Changer

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Imagine a guest checking into your hotel after a long day of travel. They're hungry, maybe looking for a nightcap, but no on-site bar or restaurant exists. Instead of keeping their spending in-house, they head to a competitor’s venue down the street. That’s lost revenue– revenue that could have stayed within your property. The financial case for on-site bars and restaurants is clear: they drive revenue, enhance guest satisfaction, and increase overall profitability. Studies show hotels with stro...

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Discover 7 Ways To Entertain Locals During the Holidays

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As the winter holiday season approaches, most people plan to hang around for the holidays: A survey from the CivicScience Holiday Travel Preview reveals that 67% of U.S. adults opt to stay home this year rather than travel.  Although nearly 7 in 10 guests won’t be traveling, that doesn’t mean they won’t be spending. Those staying home are still looking for fun ways to shop and celebrate this winter, and preparations are already underway. Now that more guests will be enjoying the festivities in t...

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