October
1999
Features
On The Cover:
Illustration by Carlos Castellanos
HEAVY HITTERS
What are America's busiest brewpubs? Find out here if you're among them.
By Priscilla Estes
BOOTHEEL BOOM
Southern Italian wines may hold promise for inexpensive and vibrant values.
By Jack Robertiello
COGNAC'S APPEAL
The revered spirit is looking younger all the time.
By Nick Furlotte
BENNIGAN'S SPIRIT
Winner of last year's best beer program in the Cheers® Awards
for Beverage Excellence, Bennigan's is turning its talents to other parts of
the beverage business.
By Rona Gindin
BAC LASH
The fight against drunk driving may cause some collateral damage among full-service
restaurants. Find out what's happening.
By Jack Robertiello
GOOD TASTES
Wine, beer and spirit tastings at dinner can be a win-win. What do the experts
think?
By A. S. Crockett
BARTENDER VIEWPOINT
A landmark study on bartender behavior tells us what they think.
U. BOOZE
Washington, D.C.'s famed J. Paul's watering hole keeps its staff smart with
beverage classes.
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From the October 1999 issue of Cheers.
