Starbucks Corp plans to begin selling beer, wine and more upscale food in a small number of cafes in Atlanta and Southern California by the end of this year.
Speaking of fast food, a new Zagat survey recently revealed the names of “America’s best and most popular chains,” according to a September 7, 2011, Los Angeles Times article.
Bartenders must stay on top of trends such as "culinary cocktails," artisanal spirits, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, regional wines and organic and micro-brewed beers to keep customers' interest.
There is no free lunch, they say. But for now, at least, a glass of water is free when people go out to eat, and, increasingly, water is all they are drinking.
The healthy beverage market in the Middle East just got more competitive, with the official launch in the region of SJORA, a fusion beverage from Nestlé made from a blend of skimmed milk and natural fruit juices.