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 | Sep 29, 2020 | Cocktails, Drinks, Food and Beverage, Jonathan Cepelak, Recipes
Tequila’s earthiness can be mixed with many different things to give it a new and unique taste. This agave-based alcohol can be spruced up in many ways to make this classic the centerpiece of any gathering. Margarita–Revamped One of the first drinks you...
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...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Jul 20, 2020 | Cocktails, Drinks, Food and Beverage, Jonathan Cepelak, Recipes
As the summer months roll on, you may be looking for that next refreshing drink. If you are bored with the margaritas, vodka sodas, and beers that you usually find, consider one of the cocktails below to add some intrigue to your time outdoors. Cocktail 1: Moscow Mule...
by Jonathan Cepelak | Jun 15, 2020 | Food and Beverage, Jonathan Cepelak
By all accounts, COVID-19 hit restaurants pretty hard. From February to early in March, restaurant lovers began canceling their restaurant reservations and slowing down casual in-store restaurant visits. According to Eater.com, there was an 8% to 12% decrease in...
by Jonathan Cepelak | May 19, 2020 | Food and Beverage, Industry Trends, Jonathan Cepelak
When it comes to sustainability, the adult beverage industry has been behind other industries. But now there is a movement to change the way spirits are bottled and sold, among other goals. For instance, one distillery owner in Kentucky has set aside leftover bottled...
