Tag: alcohol
Classic and Savoury Cocktails Are Wooing Fans This Winter
Volume 47, Number 9
Looks like the days of tall, fizzy and fruity concoctions are behind us, at least temporarily.
As the forecast changes from warm...
Best Bar None Awards Ottawa Establishments
OTTAWA — A year after the Best Bar None responsible alcohol service program expanded to Ottawa, participating members celebrated the first annual awards yesterday, with a special ceremony at Steak Modern in the city’s ByWard Market.
Quebec Finance Minister Lowers Alcohol Taxes in Foodservice
QUEBEC — Quebec finance minister Carlos Leitão has tabled a budget for the 2014/2015 year that will level the playing field between restaurants and liquor stores when it comes to tax rates on alcohol.
Starbucks Expanding Its Alcohol Menu Across U.S.
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced plans to expand its evening menu of alcohol and light bites to thousands of U.S. locations in the next...
Best Bar None Ontario to Expand in Toronto and Ottawa
TORONTO — Best Bar None (BBN) — the Ontario chapter of the internationally recognized accreditation program that promotes higher standards in the sale and...
Best Bar None Recognizes Top Performers
TORONTO — Glasses clinked to honour award recipients and newly accredited businesses in Toronto’s entertainment district yesterday at the inaugural Best Bar None Ontario...
Premium Tequila Is Gaining Favour
A shot of tequila is par for the course in college, which partly explains why it’s the fourth fastest-growing spirit category in Canada after...
Ontario Grocery Stores To House LCBO Express Sites
TORONTO — After much debate, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has announced plans to allow the sale of alcohol in the province’s grocery stores via...
How To Stock Your Bar
For restaurant operators, what comes out of the bottle may be almost as important as what comes out of the kitchen. When...
Fruit-derived Spirits Are Winning Market Share
The bar scene has evolved. Whisky has made a comeback, and other classics are earning attention, too. This comes as luxury items are trending...
