Stephanie • March 8, 2020
Just when you think you’ve finally got a handle on millennials and all their very specific purchasing and drinking preferences, here comes Gen Z. With a smartphone in one hand and their other index finger on the pulse of a number of important social issues, Gen Z have arrived and they’re ready to become the
Stephanie • February 24, 2020
We’ve said it elsewhere and we’ll say it here: social media and alcohol go hand in hand. Brand managers for alcohol companies understand the importance of alcohol advertising and getting their brand’s personality across on social to Gen Y and especially to Gen Z audiences. They know that conveying identity visually is critical to winning
Stephanie • February 17, 2020
For 35 years, the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas has served as the annual gathering of America’s most influential bar, restaurant and beverage professionals. According to NCB show organizers, “as a rule of thumb … if you work at an on-premise establishment that sells spirits or beer, then you’ll benefit from attending.” That
Stephanie • February 16, 2020
Lay These Three Trends to Rest in 2019 First things first. Before we get into the cocktail trends that are sweeping 2020 (many of which are layovers from last year) let’s start with what’s out. Last year was a great year for spirits in many ways, and we all had fun with our Aperol Spritzes,
Stephanie • December 9, 2019
The recipes included here are our tried-and-true favorites for creating a perfect canvas to print your Ripples designs.But you can add foam (and then Ripples creations!) to almost any cocktail using one of the ingredients or tools below.Let’s get bubbly, shall we? Add just one of these to any cocktail to create perfectly printable foam:
Stephanie • December 1, 2019
There’s a new baby in the Ripples family and this one likes to get all the attention. Meet the new Ripples 100% natural Carrot Pod! It’s compatible with all Ripple Makers and prints in vibrant shades of red on coffee, beer, and cocktails to make your bev-top creations stand out like nothing else. Our
Stephanie • November 19, 2019
When the air turns crisp, Mariah Carey begins to take over the airwaves, and everything starts to look a little red, green and sparkly, you know one thing is for sure: the Starbucks holiday drink menu is coming. Whether you love them or you don’t, you have to admit that Starbucks dominates the holiday season.
stephanie9 • October 21, 2019
Food and beverage forecasting is not a science, and just like in any art form, trends in the foodservice world are constantly shifting to reflect the changing interests and needs of our guests and consumers. Besides being a fun game, keeping up with these trends is important to F&B directors, hotel or restaurant owners, chefs,
Stephanie • September 29, 2019
Host Milano is one of those events for which you could read a very brief summary and think you know everything you need to know. A tradeshow dedicated to food taking place in the city of Milan? What a beautiful thing, no further details necessary. But Host Milano 2019 is even more incredible than it
stephanie9 • July 15, 2019
The universal reaction to Ripples is a mix of awe and delight, so we’re used to stealing the show at branded events and launches. But when the brand hosting the event is Nintendo – well, competition for the spotlight is fierce. What’s clear is that Nintendo fans LOVE Nintendo. This crowd was seriously powered up!
Stephanie • June 18, 2019
Ah, summer and the sweet certainties it brings. That Daddy Yankee will take on everyone for song of the year, that everyone’s dad will embarrass them by wearing Bermuda shorts, and that hordes of thirsty fun-seekers will flock to your bar or pub to try the hottest – well, the coolest – foamy summer cocktails
If you’re not familiar, Bar Rescue is niche reality television at its finest. Now in its sixth season, the show stars industry legend Jon Taffer as he helps revitalize failing bars and restaurants across the United States with his characteristic ‘tough love’ attitude and an entourage of professional food and beverage consultants. Titled ‘Driving Miss
