May 2005

DEPARTMENTS BY THE WAY PRODUCTS DRINKS

FEATURES

CURRENTS
Regan builds two new whisky cocktails, Beaumont goes to Belgium, Marriott upgrades beverages, and more.

WORLD OF WINE
The U.S. wine boom has brought an international complexity to wine knowledge and service. A special report on the state of the world.
BY W. R. TISH

SPIRITED DISHES
The cocktail revolution has brought restaurants a new opportunity for growth: food matched with cocktails and spirits.
BY ROBERT PLOTKIN

LATIN EMERGENCE
The demographics are clear: the U.S. is becoming more like its southern neighbors every year. Restaurant beverage programs are responding to the change
BY PATRICIA WOODS

BLENDER PROGRAM UPDATE
The major blender equipment suppliers present their latest and greatest.
BY ELLIE VAN SAVAGE

CHEERS WINE PANEL TASTING: MODERATELY PRICED REDS
America's best palates unveil some of their favorite moderately priced red wines.