Chicago Bar Shop with Intel: Promoting smart, connected products driven by the internet of everything

Candace MorganArticles, Events, Partner Spotlight

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

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Sink Tech Automated Three Compartment Sinks

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

Partner Spotlight: Omni-Rinse

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Omni Rinse Hospitality Technology

  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)

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*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

New Chicago Bar Shop retail store online!

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We are thrilled to announce that Chicago Bar Shop’s retail store is getting it’s own brand new place on the web. By separating the bar gifts and accessories from the main (Chicago Bar Shop) website, you’ll soon be able to browse our extensive bar accessory selection with ease with improved navigation and site speed upgrades. The highly anticipated launch will … Read More

PRESS RELEASE: The Chicago Bar Shop to be showcased at the NRA Show in Chicago this May

Candace MorganArticles, Events, Press Release

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bar Shop, a full-service restaurant design and custom bar building company, this week announced they will be hosting a large booth at this year’s National Restaurant Association (NRA Show) in Chicago at the end of May. The show takes place May 20-23rd at Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center. As one of the biggest restaurant shows … Read More

Partner Spotlight: Green Grease

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Chicago Bar Shop’s strategic partnerships and preferred vendors cover nearly every aspect of bar design and restaurant operations, including the removal, disposal, and recycling of used cooking oils. The popular question arises often with new restaurateurs and bar owners, “What do I do with my restaurant fryer’s used cooking oil?” The answer from us isn’t the typical “get an oil … Read More