May 2004
FEATURES
CURRENTS
The Country Cocktailian thinks young, Plotkin offers training
advice,
Mexican appetizers, and more.
SHAKE, SHAKE,
SHAKE
America's bartenders are on fire with creativity, and
keeping up with the
best takes constant attention to detail.
BY CHERYL URSIN
THE BIG GET BIGGER
The imported beer wave continues to grow, even while beer overall stalls.
BY LEW BRYSON
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Southern Italian wines offer bargains galore and, for
Americans,
unexpected varietals.
BY ALICE FEIRING
MAXIMUM MIXABILITY
Contemporary cocktail creation demands a new way of thinking,
and some very special ingredients. A special report.
BY NANCY BACKAS
TEA TIME
Hot or cold, alone or in cocktails, flavored, sweetened and shaken,
tea-based beverages are the next step in 21st century drinking.
BY ALIA AKKAM
WHO'S RESPONSIBLE?
Operators can get help from major beverage alcohol suppliers
and
industry groups when it comes to responsible beverage
service.
BY ROBERT KEANE
THE CHEERS WINE PANEL: CHARDONNAY
Learn from the palates of America's best retailers and restaurateurs
as they tell you about their favorite international chardonnay wines.
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