May
2001
On The Cover:
Illustration by Michael Zazzara
Features
AN OLIVE GARDEN GROWS IN ITALY
Winner of the Cheers 2001 Best Chain Wine Program, Olive Garden is making
a serious effort to enhance its Italian wine experience.
By Rona Gindin
THE DRINKS OF SUMMER
Summer sipping means lots of flavors, plenty of fruit and fired up blenders.
Find out about the latest.
By Jack Robertiello
HOPTAILS
Looking for a new way to serve your many beers? Have you thought about mixing
them up?
By Tracy Finklang
MEET THE MALTERNATIVES
Hard ciders, hard lemonades and even hard iced teas are bursting onto the market.
Has the time come to try selling some of the malternatives?
By Lew Bryson
STATE OF THE CRAFT
The figures on the craft brewing industry, including brewpubs, are out, and
we reveal the leaders.
BELLY UP
Cultivating talent behind the bar.
By Bill Asbury
THE BIG BOTTLED WATER THIRST
Selling bottles water gets easier and easier. How to take advantage of the
surge.
By Nancy Backas
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