January/February 2003
ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CALLIE LIPKIN
Features
EVERYBODY'S IRISH...
...this time of year, and in preparation for the St. Patrick's Day holiday,
we take a look at what's going on in the Irish pub sector.
BY LEW BRYSON
IT TAKES AN ITALIAN
VILLAGE...
...to build a Cheers Award for Beverage Excellence, which is just what Chicago's
Italian Village trio of restaurants did last year. Here's why.
BY NANCY BACKAS
PACIFIC OVERTURES
It's not just beer anymore at Asian-themed restaurants. Fine wine, creative
cocktails, saké and other beverages have become integral components
in the growing Asian restaurant realm.
BY SARAH MINASIAN
THE CHEERS WINE PANEL:
PINOT NOIR
Some of America's best palates among retailers and restaurateurs tell you their
favorite international pinot noir-based wines and why. The first of six bi-monthly
varietal reports.
MENU MAGIC
Cocktail menus with signature drinks can spark beverage sales, profitability,
customer loyalty and --of course-- higher check averages.
BY CHERYL URSIN
Departments
