When chefs understand the principles of pairing, they build menus that allow the food and wine to enhance the flavor of the other.
Does It Always Have to Be Champagne?
Champagne, with its lean, racy, high-acid character, is the obvious choice for special occasions and celebrations. But it’s by no means the only choice. Champagne has a lot of laws that govern its production, starting with the grapes used to produce it. They are grown in the 49th parallel in France, the country’s northernmost growing…
One Sip at a Time at Sawgrass CC
Sawgrass CC’s multi-pronged wine program is focused on ”doing” inventive things that keep members happy and engaged throughout the year.
10 Iconic Golf Cocktails
Beverage Director and Sommelier Peter Vargas shares a list of famous libations synonymous with golf.
Booze-Free Beverage Ideas for Country Clubs
Clubs are expanding beverage programs to include a more thoughtful variety of alcohol-free options.
6 Beverage Trends for 2021
Managers from Charlotte City Club and Victoria National GC offer their takes on what members will want to “drink in” this year.
Country Club Coffee Talk
Desert Mountain and River Run CC offer thoughtful and well-crafted coffee and tea programs focused on member preferences.
How Addison Reserve CC is Mixing Responsibly
Addison Reserve CC is hitting the mark with up-to-date mixology programs that focus on signature drinks, reimagined classics and relevant trends.
Beverage Carts for Grab-and-Go
Cowboys GC and Raven GC have revised the processes around their beverage carts to now offer on-course F&B that is safe and satisfying.
A Cocktail for Quarantine
Franklin Hills CC’s Executive Chef Keith Bjertness created a signature cocktail for members to make at home with ingredients they were likely to have on hand.
Is it Drafty in Here?
Thoughtful draft beer selections can create a good deal of potential and member satisfaction.
Hot or Not: How Current Trends Affect a Club’s Wine Program
Beverage experts from Sea Pines Resort and Bellerive CC weigh in on what trends will impact programs in 2020.
Where There’s Smoke…
…there’s extra excitement, when it’s part of the show for theatrical tableside cocktails.
Columbine CC’s Snack Bar Offers Fresh, Healthy Options
Columbine CC’s new grab-and-go bar features smoothies, juices and coffees, as well as grab-and-go meals.
Hand-Crafted Coconuts at Sawgrass CC
Sawgrass CC’s Clubhouse Manager Perry Kenney opened fresh coconuts that were then topped with a locally made vanilla rum and handed out to beach-going members and guests in exchange for a little free marketing.