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Jan/Feb 2004

FEATURES

CURRENTS
Gary Regan meet Dale De Groff at the intersection of Ardbeg and Hypnotiq; the Seattle drinking scene shimmers; Asian appetizers come on strong; and the winners of the 2004 Cheers Awards for Beverage Excellence.

LEGAL WINE
Winning the 2004 Cheers Best Chain Wine Program is only the latest proof; the Legal Sea Foods wine program runs rings around others. Find out the details.
BY AURORA GALLAGHER

COFFEE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Still pouring a bitter brew from industrial drip pots? Then you may be driving your best customers and some of the most profitable dollars out the door. Avoid being a has-bean with an outdated coffee program
BY CYNTHIA NIMS

CONTROLLED CHAINS
National chain restaurants meet many challenges when confronting the web of alcohol laws in various control states. How do they do it?
BY BOB KEANE

HERE COMES THE CAT-MAN!
Beer suppliers and retailers have made great strides managing the ever-changing world of beer supply and sales, but can category management do the same on-premise?
BY HOWARD RIELL

THE CHEERS WINE PANEL: PINOT NOIR
Learn from the palates of America's best retailers and restaurateurs as they tell you about their favorite international pinot noir wines.