From Wismettac Asian Foods I’m reviewing a Junmai Daiginjo Sake – a very finely milled sake rice, a strawberry-flavored Nigiri sake – unfiltered and milky in appearance, and a rice wine with natural Yuzu juice – think of lemon-orange and other citrus fruit flavors. All are brewed and bottled by Homare Sake Brewery Co. All…
One of the bottles I received for review from the recent Bar & Restaurant Expo included The Deacon, a blended scotch whisky from both Islay and Speyside, so there’s a bit of distinctive peat. It’s distributed by Sovereign Brands. I had tasted it at a past Expo and liked it then, so I looked forward…
The 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, produced by Questex Hospitality Group, concluded a highly successful milestone event in Las Vegas March 23-25, bringing together over 10,000 people across the hospitality industry for three days of education, networking, and innovation as the Expo celebrated its 40th anniversary. Centered around this year’s theme, “Every Moment Counts,” the Expo highlighted…
We’ve honestly lost track of how many years we’ve covered the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas since I was first introduced to the event by our contributing editor, Michael Perlis. When we were consulting for bars/restaurants/wineries, I attended the classes at the expo to share what I learned with my clients and write…
Some years, but not all, I do a yearend roundup article listing some of my favorite wines or spirits. This year, as I just got back from wine tasting in Napa and Healdsburg, and writing all about it, I thought I’d do my article on the different spirits and cocktails I discovered this year. So,…
At this year’s Bar and Restaurant Expo the first spirit I tried was my absolute favorite: High Octane Lemonade. One sip of this fresh lemonade, made with premium vodka and not with too low an ABV like the canned varieties, and I was sold. Fast forward a couple of months, and the brand reached out…
A new-to-me and fun item I discovered at the recent Bar and Restaurant Expo were the Swizzle Stirrers from Roses Brands. Made of up different colored rock candy, attached to a stick, they can sweeten, flavor, add color to, and/or garnish any cocktail you dream up. Colors and flavors (names of which include the color…
Now seasoned Las Vegas convention-goers we only attend the very best – one of which is the annual Bar and Restaurant Expo. Over the years it’s expanded to include large sections just for tea from around the world, showcases for Japan and Italy, as well as competitions, awards, classes and of course a floor filled…
Register to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 here LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo is honored to present the finalists for its 2025 Industry Impact Award. Recognized for their significant impact in the industry, these individuals exemplify qualities that play an integral part in the advancements of the industry, including enhancing employee culture, raising the visibility of under-represented businesses…
Experience Authentic Flavors and World-Class Innovation at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo, the premier destination for hospitality professionals, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 24-26, 2025, and is thrilled to announce the third annual Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase. This highly anticipated experience is sponsored by the…
