September
2001
On The Cover:
Photograph by Ron Holtz
Features
AMERICAN SPIRIT
Is Bourbon getting the respect it deserves? We look at the state of America's
spirit.
BY MIKE SHERER
NOT JUST ANOTHER BRICK
Winner of the 2001 best independent beer program award, Washington, DC's the
Brickskeller leads by educating.
BY JACK ROBERTIELLO
IT'S A BLOODY BUSINESS
Bloody Mary bars offer a number of new twists on a favorite old cocktail. Cheers looks
at what it takes.
BY JODY ROBBINS
WIN THE WINE EVENT CHALLENGE
Managing on-premise wine events can be tricky. A former restaurateur reveals
some of the tricks.
BY JOHN FOY
THE RIGHT STAFF
PREPARE EARLY TO ORCHESTRATE YOUR FALL-STAFFING NEEDS.
BY BILL ASBURY
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