Articles from Cheers (March 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
2009 Tales of the Cocktail to feature 100-plus events.			124
A well-served investment: effective wait staff training can be cost efficient.	Michaud, Jennifer		458
An international affair: operators tap growing interest in imported light and craft beers.	Phillips, Bob		1862
Bar champions: Cheers identifies the fastest-selling spirits and wine brands in the U.S.	Robertiello, Jack; Schmidt, Eric		8118
Cheers and Bacardi raise $27,000 for charity.			186
Cocktail makeover: a new menu balances classic and modern creations at Seattle's Tini Bigs.	Gartland, Ashley		441
Darlings of the glass.	Plotkin, Robert		773
Experts on Italian wine honored.			105
Free-spirited: sharp, clean flavors are upping interest in alcohol-free beverages.	Grayson, Michele		1083
Harvesting grass roots data.	Garbato, Deborah A.		447
Journey through the past: a look at vintage bar designs.			1205
Luxury: beverage professionals adapt cocktail programs for cost-conscious consumers.	Robertiello, Jack		1240
Mark your calendar.		Calendar	132
Missing the mark: women are a promising but under-developed beer demographic.	Beaumont, Stephen		555
Money on the bar: smart, vigilant managers can alleviate hidden costs.	Finklang, Tracy		501
On the cusp: to stay on top, big chains must keep pace with an ever-changing market.	Garbato, Deborah A.	Company overview	1917
PBS debuts wine program.			85
Philips shakes and stirs in Baltimore.			110
Very Acai: the antioxidant-rich Acai berry is hot. Flavor & the menu magazine named Acai one of the top 10 flavor trends for 2009, and the berry recently has cropped up as a flavor on numerous spirits line extensions. Below are several recipes that put the Acai to good use.			556
Wild Turkey-a true American Icon is recognized for growth.			106
Winemakers attack U.C. Davis Assay.			131