Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

This is the third part of our new series on global cocktails and glassware. From Italy to New Orleans, join us for some BauscherHepp Wanderlush!

If you walk into any highly regarded cocktail bar in the United States and ask for a cocktail that will showcase the brilliance of gin, you're likely to get a Gin and Tonic.

Ever heard of a Nick & Nora glass? Who are Nick and Nora anyway, and why are we talking about them in a blog about glassware? What cocktails are best suited for this glass style, and why is it named after two personalities from literary and film history? There's a lot to unpack here, so let's start with a brief history of Nick and Nora, the characters.

In recent years, the resurgence of classic cocktails has taken the mixology scene by storm, with cocktail bars across the globe embracing timeless concoctions like the Hemingway Daiquiri and the Sazerac. This revival isn't just about nostalgia, though. It also reflects consumers' growing appreciation for craftsmanship and authenticity in their drinks, as well as fresh interpretations of what the classics can ultimately be.

If you understand the basic evolution of the gin and tonic, you likely know there are a few surprising facts in how far this simple yet complex cocktail has come.

The New Year brings both reflection and anticipation. We hear this in music recaps from the previous year. We see it on the news. And we read what's coming ahead in various articles across the web. Foodservice is certainly part of that collection of content.

So let's take a quick look at what we anticipate to be some of the hot trends in food and beverage in 2018.

Mogogo was created in the space where cooking meets design. When a Cordon Bleu-trained chef met an industrial designer inside that space, the concept for Mogogo buffet solutions was formed.

Glassware can differentiate a bar and beverage program in a variety of ways. From the right glass for enhancing the bouquet and flavors of a classic wine to giving that negroni a more sophisticated look, diners remember the glassware.

Second Seating is an opportunity to meet the tabletop experts at Bauscher Hepp. In this edition, we're speaking with tabletop expert, Bill Flannery.