Are you a foodie who loves to dine out or an aspiring chef looking to break into the restaurant industry? If so, you’ve probably noticed that restaurant workers have their own unique language. This insider jargon, known as restaurant slang, is often used to quickly and efficiently communicate between front and back of the house staff. However, if you’re not … Read More
Roll the Dice and Take a Sip: How to Turn Monopoly into a Fun Drinking Game
Want to add a little spark to game night? Well, why not spice things up with a fun and exciting drinking game version of the classic board game? In this blog post, we will show you how to turn your Monopoly board game into a drinking game that is sure to bring laughter and fun to your night. First things … 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
Hospitality technology solutions for restaurants and bars
Technology is becoming an integral part of how restaurants and bars run daily business. The future of hospitality is connected and Internet of Things (IoT) Technology solutions are transforming restaurants and bars. This connection allows businesses to effectively communicate with their customers like never before, to and from internal departments, enable automatic orders with vendors, and even access essential vitals … Read More
Take Me Out to the Bar: Repping the Home Team and your Bar
Wrigley Field hosted the fall classic this October for the first time since 1945 and fans were ready to pay exorbitant prices for admittance to the friendly confines to see the Cubs square off against the Indians in games 3, 4 and 5. It wasn’t just the fans inside the park spending more than normal, however. Those without a ticket … Read More
The Ice Age: Artisanal Ice
The Ice Age: Artisanal Ice Ice is often overlooked for what it brings to cocktails, even though it’s used as an ingredient in almost all of them in one way or another. Outside of the obvious functions – chilling drinks in a shaker, keeping them cool, and melting into drinks to dilute them — ice has recently become a focal point … Read More
Intel Solutions Brief featuring Chicago Bar Shop
The future of the hospitality industry is smart and connected. Internet of Things (IoT) technology- is changing the way restaurants and bars exist today. Check out this Intel Solutions Brief featuring Chicago Bar Shop: Next-Generation Restaurants and Bars: Smart and Connected You may also be interested: Hospitality and technology solutions for restaurants and bars
Cocktail Glasses: How glassware creates the perfect drinking experience
In the world of bar frequentation there are few things more disappointing than ordering a cocktail, only to have it presented to you in the wrong glass. To many, the disappointment may seem irrational – does the glassware really make that much of a difference to the taste and experience of the drink? Or to put it more concisely: is … Read More
Copper Mug Varieties & How to Clean and Care for Yours
Different kinds of copper mugs: Copper mugs are stylish, functional, steeped in history, and getting more popular by the day. But, before you become the proud owner of one (or six!) there are a few things to think about before you buy. Copper mugs come in lots of varieties. The most popular and well-known styles of copper mug are: Solid … Read More
Mixology classes launched at Chicago Bar Shop
Mixology classes are being launched at Chicago Bar Shop’s Lincoln Park bar showroom and flagship store, and at locations across Chicagoland. This new line of mixology classes are inspired by a love of classic cocktails, an appreciation of modern beverage trends, and real mixologists and bartenders. Chicago Mixology Classes Mixology classes are fun and exciting! Join us in a real Chicago area bar, privately … Read More
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