Publisher's Letter by Don Billings
Fresh Topics
From the Editor and Spotlight
Our springtime cover story is with Angela Kuzma. Angela is Vice President of Global Operations, Restaurant and Bars, for Marriott International. IMI Spotlight: The Marriott Team – Jason...
A View From the Summit
Publisher's letter by Don Billings. This fall in the Mix along with iMi Agency produced and presented our fourth B4 Summit, and our base camp was the iconic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado...
From the Editor and Spotlight
Our cover story for this winter issue is an interview with Brittany DeLoach, Director of Beverage Operations, Hard Rock International. IMI Spotlight: Advertising Manager, Rebecca Wilkie.
Journey of Discovery: The Rise of Craft Spirits in America
Publisher's Letter by Don Billings
From the Editor and Spotlight
by Mike Raven with an IMI Account Spotlight on Evan Traub
Publisher’s Letter – Cannabis Uncorked
by Don Billings
From the Editor and Spotlight
by Mike Raven with IMI Spotlight on Account Manager, Amanda Miles
Publisher’s Letter
COCKTAIL CULTURE – What is it and how do we define it?
Editor’s Letter
IMI Spotlight: J. Gabriel Fore, CFBE, CS, Account Manager
Big News: Tales of the Cocktail is Now Under New Ownership!
Tales of the Cocktail Finds New Leaders, New Calling As Non-Profit
Another Hometown Home Run: Samuel Adams is Named “The Official...
The Partnership Marks a New Era for New England’s Independent Craft Brewer and the Rising Tide of American Craft Beer
18 Winter Cocktails for the New Year
May your New Year’s Eve be well attended and your 2018 be profitable! Cheers!
MundoVino, a Member of The Winebow Group, is Appointed Exclusive...
Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle is a pioneering producer that marries its French heritage with the expressive terroir of Chile to produce luxury wines with a rich sense of place.
Napa’s Famed Atlas Peak Mountain Prospers After the Fires
Napa is well known around the world for its exceptional wines, and the appellation that surpasses all others is Napa’s famed Atlas Peak mountain region - Napa’s hottest wine region, so to...
The 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show Returns...
Early Bird registration now open for annual nightlife event March 26 – 28, 2018
Brown Booms but this Spirit is the Best Seller in America
Twenty years.
Publisher’s Letter
What happens when you have poorly trained bar and server staff? First, it leads to lost sales, profits and traffic. Let’s look at it from the big picture view.
Editor’s Letter
Here are a few highlights in this fall’s issue
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye to launch in US
Brown-Forman is readying to launch a new rye expression under its Jack Daniel’s whiskey brand across the US in October.
Open Sesame: The Funky Ingredient Finding its way into Your...
That crunchy component to your everything bagel and Asian noodle salad? It has now found its way into your cocktail.
Here’s Why Alcohol Labels Don’t Show Nutritional...
In our recent attempt to rank the best and worst alcoholic beverages according to calorie content, we were struck by how difficult it was to research this topic.
Bacon and Bourbon
Like Bourbon, bacon has yet to reach the zenith of its popularity, and for good reason. Few cuts of any meat are so versatile to be eaten solo or added to any sandwich, soup, casserole...
National Piña Colada Day: A Celebration of Pineapple, Coconut...
National Piña Colada Day is July 10th and it embodies much of what defines the summer in one beautiful beverage.
Brinker International Beverage Announcement
IMI Agency is pleased to announce its selection, by Brinker International, Inc. as a strategic beverage marketing agency for the Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® restaurant...
Make this a Summer of Change for your Cocktail Menu
Summer means long, tall, refreshing, crisp, thirst-quenching, lower alcohol, sessionable beverages worth ordering a second time.
10 Fantastic Beverage Flavor Finds
The Latest Ingredients Bartenders Are Using To Make a Beverage Pop Courtesy of Flavor & The Menu | by Robin Schempp In recent years, top bartenders have become so proficient and...
6 Summer Punches to Bowl over Guests this Memorial Day
by Kelly Magyarics Large format libations with seasonal ingredients keep guests refreshed and let hosts enjoy the fun. It’s the best season at the farmer’s market, as stalls are overflowing...
VIBE Conference Presents 2017 VIBE Vista Award Winners
SAN DIEGO–VIBE Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, recognized the top beverage programs for hotels, cruise lines, casinos and multi-unit chain...
NIGHTCLUB & BAR CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW ANNOUNCES...
LAS VEGAS – Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show gives attendees the chance to experience exclusive networking and nightlife events with a-list performances at Las Vegas’...
CORE Silent Auction
CORE is honored and excited to once again be the official charity of the VIBE Conference 2017, happening in beautiful San Diego, CA from February 28-March 1, 2017! VIBE has consistently...
Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Kris Jones to Deliver...
Las Vegas — Serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and best-selling author, Kris Jones, will keynote, “Six Tips to Grow Your Business, Maximize Profits and Find Your Passion,” during the 2017...
FDA to Align Menu-Labeling Compliance, Enforcement
The Food and Drug Administration said it would publish a final rule extending the compliance date for the federal government’s menu labeling regulation to May 5, 2017. The extension...
Dog Tag Brewing’s Legacy Lager to be Featured in United...
In honor of Veterans Day, United’s Airport Clubs in Washington D.C./Dulles, Denver, San Francisco, Newark and Honolulu will feature Dog Tag Brewing’s Legacy Lager through the month of...
American Drinkers Are Losing Their Sweet Tooth
By Brian Freedman, October 31, 2016 The holiday season has historically been a time for questionable cocktails and overly sweet libations of all kinds. From wine mulled with...
Ten Cocktail Trends
By Warren Bobrow, October 28, 2016 1. Bars within bars Don’t call them speakeasies. The veil of secrecy separating two different bar experiences under one roof is simply a means...
Blowing Smoke Over Road Safety
Politicians target alcohol offenders while ignoring distracted driver carnage By Rick Berman, October 4, 2016 Politicians are masters of the art of looking good independent of doing...
Young Whisky Releases to Become More Frequent
Source: the drinks business, by Steven Green | 19th September, 2016 Whiskies with reduced age statements could be set to hit the market in a big way over the next year, according to a...
What’s the Hottest New Thing in Craft Cocktails? Ice Cubes
After years of crafting ‘artisanal ice’ in shapes of spheres and spears, squares are hip. Source: wsj.com, Rachel Witkowski | Sept. 19, 2016 The world of high-end cocktails is...
Drunk Driving Is A Problem, But Mandatory Breathalyzers...
Richard Berman, August 8, 2016 How do you stop drunk driving? Activists would tell you to stop drunk drivers from turning on their cars. The mandatory installation of ignition...
COVER: Interview with Marriott International’s Angela Kuzma
Vice President, Restaurants and Bars, Global Operations
CORE Recognizes Honorees At 4th Annual Founders’ Dinner
In an event honoring three of their greatest supporters, CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees, Ltd.) celebrated their fourth annual Founders’ Dinner on November 12, 2018.
Eataly Opens 37th Concept in Las Vegas
Eataly, recently opening its doors inside Park MGM, is a 40,000-square-foot retail and dining concept famous for its restaurants, cafes and fine Italian retail offerings, with portions of...
The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans, Born From a Legend
Opened this past February 2019, the spectacular Fillmore New Orleans is destined to become one of the top show room music destinations in the southeastern region.
Aramark Sports & Entertainment Hosts Their Third Annual...
As the exclusive retail provider for Super Bowl LIII, Aramark Sports & Entertainment hosted their third annual partnership brunch at the Westside Warehouse in downtown Atlanta on Saturday...
Spring Into a New Wave of Cocktail Trends
You won’t find flowers or bugs just in your backyard anymore, as these ingredients are increasingly showing up on cocktail menus and in alcoholic beverage products. Flowers and bugs can be...
Seasonal Spring Cocktails from Monin
Monin is constantly creating new, trendy and classic recipes for you to add to your drink lists. For autumn, they offer these aesthetically pleasing and flavorsome cocktails.
Adventures of George: The Japanese Highball
by Tony Abou-Ganim
Calera: A Sense of Place
To know Calera and get a sense of its wines, you should first know the pioneer of the Mt. Harlan American Viticultural Area, Josh Jensen.
Wine Service Challenges
A number of restaurant wine experiences in the past six months gave rise to this article. Complaints about the level or quality of service are nothing new, especially as it becomes...
Education – You Can Always Learn More!
That statement is what the IMI Account Management Team lived by on a three-day tour in Louisville, Kentucky this past January.
The Road to Prohibition
By the 1850s, the average person was still drinking five gallons of alcohol a year – nearly five times as much as an American today. How did this love of imbibing and the struggle to find...
This and That
A look at recent stories of interest. Boisset Collection announced its purchase of Oakville Grocery, Dogs, A New Defense Against the Dreaded Cork Taint, The End of Plastic Cutlery, Plates...