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Crostini is limited only by your imagination. Seafood, such as sardines or smoked trout, makes for a great topping. For more meaty flavor use pâté or cured meats. Many great crostini are vegetarian, made with hearty ingredients like tapenade, beans, capers, and both fresh and dried produce. Crostini is also great for dessert. As savory crostini is an excellent way ...

The popularity of soda is diminishing, giving beverage service a new opportunity for wide-open interpretation. While handcrafted cocktails are in the midst of a revival, mock cocktails offer something exciting for today’s consumers and those who desire a non-alcoholic selection. Using ingredients like vinegar shrubs, fruit, herbs and spices, mock cocktails can be enhanced by a host of in-house complements. ...

Nothing compares to the simple delight of biting into a fresh apple – unless it’s sipping on a beverage bursting with fresh apple flavor. Whether it’s an infused tea, a culinary-inspired cocktail, or handcrafted soda, apples have found a home in the beverage space. Getting Crafty From craft cocktail establishments to restaurants elevating their bar programs, adult beverages are getting ...

Tableside artisan beverage service is gaining popularity as a renewed profit center, and many restaurants are capitalizing on the impact it can have on the guest experience. Operators can enhance hospitality by serving housemade biscotti or warm ricotta beignets with alternative drink options such as infused fresh cider or French press chai tea. Chefs can also get creative and embrace ...

Pairing wine with fish or seafood can be daunting. Yes, white wines are generally the right choice—but which ones? From flaky tilapia to steak-like swordfish, there is a range of potential wine pairings. Beyond just the choice of fish, the sauce and fish preparation affects what tastes best when pairing wine with fish. Here are some quick rules when serving ...

In the quest to be hip and on trend, the modern craft cocktail movement, artisan beers, drink recipes with 15 ingredients, and molecular mixology are as popular as some of the retro classics that are returning. Here are 10 of the upcoming bar beverage trends to whet your whistle: 1. “Mad Men”-style vintage cocktails are making a come back. Classics ...

What’s the one thing that all the classic brunch beverages have in common? They are all made with food. Add orange juice to champagne, and you have a mimosa. Add peach puree to prosecco, you have a Bellini. And the Bloody Mary, well, that’s essentially a liquid garden. What makes these beverages so exciting (aside from the fact that we’re ...