Residuals

23 Things You Do At A Bar That Annoy Bartenders

Check out this list of 23 things that all of us do that annoy the crap out of bartenders! Which one are you guilty of??

Catfish boulettes anyone? And what’s a boulette any way?

We Tried the Wine Dispenser at Sorso Wine Room in Scottsdale and Here's What Happened

Earlier this spring we told you about the arrival of Sorso Wine Room at the Scottsdale Quarter. We had heard about the 32-tap WineEmotion dispensing system, and to be honest, were pretty eager to try it out. It sounded so strange and intriguing; we needed to experience it first hand. ...

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

Grilling Safety Tips

Planning on grilling? Help protect yourself from potential grilling dangers with grilling safety tips from Travelers.

What Are the Health Benefits of Red Wine?

Can red wine really promote good health? We've delved into the pros and cons here.

8 Tips for Avoiding a Messy Kitchen When Cooking

A Primer On Composting Cannabis Residuals

The rapid legalization of cannabis in the U.S. has created a new urgency to compost cannabis residuals versus disposing of them in landfills and incinerators. Part I

Bars and Restaurants: 50 Examples in Plan and Section

The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented...

Bigfoot? Ghosts? Aliens? Unusual Spooky-Themed Restaurants and Bars

"The Lodge" Tempe, AZ You're a paranormal geek and you don't want to do the usual thing. Why not try restaurants and bars with decide...

What Makes for a Great Restaurant Location?

Location can make or break a restaurant, so it’s important to pick a good one. In this post, learn what makes for a great restaurant location.

Fresno area now has 5 restaurants where you pour your own beer

Pizza restaurants in Fresno and Clovis are turning to self-serve beer taps.

Gaz Regan on How Bartenders Can Save the World

Nearly one billion people worldwide lack access to clean water. Legendary, British-born bartender and author Gaz Regan is trying to do something about that. He has organized a week-long charity event starting next Monday, April 8th, called Just One Shift, benefiting Wine to Water, a nonprofit organi...

12 Bar Stools That Take Style To Great Heights

These kitchen-island standbys marry form and function with a flash of personality.

I missed bars so much that I bought bar stools

In pre-pandemic times, I had my wine bars, cocktail bars, beer bars, hotel bars, restaurant bars, and even coffee bars. No matter where I decided to go for a meeting or a date that involved a beverage, there was one constant: the bar stool.

Platt: Why Restaurants Are Louder Than Ever

A look at the most disruptive restaurant trend over the past decade.

12 Unexpected Benefits of Beer That Give You Good Reasons To Drink It

Who knew there were healthy reasons to drink beer? Here are 10 good reasons to drink beer—within moderation, of course!