Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

The current cocktail revolution has also spawned the rebirth of many classic glassware styles. Gone are the days of always serving Manhattans in a Martini glass. We're witnessing the return of the coupe glass.

There are few articles of faith in my admittedly jaundiced worldview, precious few things that I believe to be right and true and basically unimprovable by man or God. This, however, is one of them: a properly poured beer or ale -- in my case, a hand-cranked Guinness -- in a clean pint glass of correct temperature is God's Own Beverage, a complete and nutritious food source, a thing of beauty to be admired, a force that sweeps away, for a time, all the world's troubles.

Cider is profitable. In fact, this premium beverage category sells for more than double the price of total beer sales, but we'll get to that in a bit.

What is T-Glass? It's a collection from Luigi Bormioli that delivers versatility, functionality, durability, and a beautiful aesthetic all at the same time. And though it's designed for wine, there are many reasons you should consider T-Glass as your glassware of choice regardless of your operation type.

Many would argue that beer is always in season. And those folks would be correct. Seasonal beers are an example of the transformation of beer drinkers over time. The craft beer movement opened the door for breweries of all sizes to create unique seasonal beers specific to every day on the calendar. But what separates a “fall beer” from a “summer beer?”

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.

Sturdy glassware can save foodeservice operators from significant replacement costs. One way to create sturdy glassware is to treat it with titanium reinforcement, but what does that actually mean?

Last week, the Brewers Association, a non-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, launched a new label that differentiates beers brewed by independent craft brewers from those that are mass made.

Tempered glass is known worldwide for its unique production process and for its technical characteristics. But not everyone knows how it's created, why those methods are superior, and how tempered glassware differs from other options.