by Jonathan Cepelak | Jan 14, 2021 | Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak
There’s no question the restaurant industry took a massive hit in 2020, with approximately 17% of restaurants closing nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s not over yet. 2021 isn’t starting much better with widespread restrictions on...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Jan 14, 2021 | Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak
Whether opening your own restaurant has been a lifelong dream or an inspiration from the culinary delights you have sampled, running this type of business can be rewarding and challenging. Most restaurants fail within the first few years, so you need to do things...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Dec 23, 2020 | Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak, Wines
A nice glass of wine can accompany almost any meal, and for many, it’s become not just part of a fancy meal out or a celebratory toast, but a hobby. A burgeoning industry has cropped up around wine tourism in recent years. Winery tours, wine festivals and...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Nov 23, 2020 | Drinks, Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak
Running a bar can be fun, but it can also be a nightmare if things aren’t organized correctly. Bartending can be a fast-paced job if you’re working in a busy location, and your bartenders and barbacks need to be able to find what they need and serve...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Oct 27, 2020 | Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak
When a person owns a bar, one of the most important aspects of making it successful is training the bartenders. Certain things need to be done to ensure the training is effective. The first rule of training is always to use an employee handbook. Anyone that works as a...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Aug 20, 2020 | Cocktails, Drinks, Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak, Recipes
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the party scene in most cities. Cocktails are a favorite for most alcohol drinkers. The process of making a cocktail seems dramatic and labor-intensive. However, there are surprisingly easy steps for a vodka-based cocktail. Vodka...
