The National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) is a premier event for the hospitality industry where professionals gather to discover the latest trends and innovations in the market. From May 20-23, 2023, the show will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago. This year, Chicago Bar Shop, a renowned supplier of commercial bar equipment, will be showcasing their custom bar builds and … Read More
Chicago Bar Shop – Hospitality Solutions at the National Restaurant Association Show 2022
Yes, it’s official. The Chicago Bar Shop Team will be returning to the annual National Restaurant Association Show that takes place at McCormick Place from May 21st through the 24th. This year marks the end of the two-year hiatus (due to COVID-19) and finally, Chicago Bar Shop is back to show what we do best: bringing you innovative hospitality solutions … Read More
Chicago Bar Shop’s Retail Store spotlight on Good Day Chicago (Watch on Fox)
Check out our retail store and showroom location Chicago Bar Shop in Lincoln Park, which was just spotlighted on the news this morning (12/14/2021) on Good Day Chicago, in anticipation of tomorrow’s Late Night Shopping Event on Armitage & Halsted! Good Day Chicago interviewed the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Vice President to promote the special holiday shopping occasion. Chicago … Read More
Best Places to Celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago (is it really a thing?)
Chicago bars that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in September Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day marks the halfway countdown to our favorite March/Irish/Drinking/Party and Guinness fueled shenanigans! It’s also a great opportunity to get your fill of all of the corned beef & cabbage, potato, and Reuben sandwiches before things turn all turkey and pumpkin pie for the fall and winter … Read More
Is Grubhub a scam?
Is Grubhub a scam? Should I start using Grubhub or UberEats for take-out orders at my restaurant? These are questions asked daily by restaurant owners looking to add additional revenue or expand into delivery offerings. Unfortunately, the answer to whether or not these app based takeout companies are a scam might seriously surprise you. Grubhub (& most similar delivery apps) … Read More
Chicago Bar Shop with Intel: Promoting smart, connected products driven by the internet of everything
The Restaurant of the future is smart, connected and focused on the customer experience Internet of Things (IoT) continues to shape the way we experience almost every minute of our lives. Consumers have come to expect exciting and immersive experiences to gain and hold their attention; directly impacting the way goods and services are delivered across every industry. IOT is … Read More
3 Reasons Why Your Restaurant or Bar Desperately Needs SinkTech
3 Reasons Why Your Restaurant or Bar Desperately Needs SinkTech As a bar or restaurant owner/operator, you are painfully aware of the standard mandated three-compartment sink system. It’s required for you to properly clean and maintain both the dishware and glassware before serving them to your clientele. Used in over 1 million American establishments, the three-compartment sink system system is … Read More
Behind the scenes: Roscoe’s new bar
Behind the scenes: Roscoe’s new bar Chicago. This beauty is a custom mahogany bar being built for the well-known Roscoe’s Tavern on Halsted St. Chicago Bar Shop is a full service hospitality resource center, here’s a sneak peek at our bar & restaurant builders creating some of our stunning woodwork.
Partner Spotlight: Omni-Rinse
The Omni-Rinse Story The Omni-Rinse 3-in- 1 Rinse Station was designed, developed, and tested exhaustively in the field by Naoki Sonoda, a bartender with over 15 years of experience. He wanted to create a solution that would allow him to work faster and more efficiently. Naoki found that what slowed him down behind the bar more than anything was … Read More
Behind the scenes: El Tequilas Bar & Grill Chicago (photos)
*More to be added shortly, check back soon!* This gorgeous, rich, dark wood bar is a perfect fit with the welcoming personalities and authentic flavors that make up El Tequilas. And, it’s all in the details at El Tequilas Bar and Grill- putting on the finishing touches in the new dining room. Like these custom, re-purposed 1800 bottles that were … Read More