New Alcohol Delivery Rules in Washington

New Alcohol Delivery Rules in Washington

TIMELINE OF ALCOHOL DELIVERY IN WASHINGTON In 2020, COVID pandemic shutdowns brought about major hardships for the food the beverage industry. In response, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board (WSLCB) temporarily loosened restrictions and allowed restaurants to start selling cocktails to-go. In 2021, the legislature codified many of the temporary liquor license privileges with…

Tips to Help Bartenders Execute Successful Pop-Ups

Tips to Help Bartenders Execute Successful Pop-Ups

Featrued Photo by Erin Schaeferle for Rémy Cointreau At the 2023  Bartender’s Circle Summit  in Seattle, WA,  Chris Elford  had some great advice for bartenders interested in launching a pop-up. Here is a summary of some of the key takeaways. WHY SHOULD YOU USE POP-UPS TO MARKET YOUR BRAND? Executing a successful pop-up usually involves traveling…

Renew Your MAST Permit With Craft Serving

Renew Your MAST Permit With Craft Serving

HAS IT BEEN FIVE YEARS? Let’s cut to the chase and assume that you already used our MAST Permit Checker to lookup the status of your MAST Permit. Either you discovered that your MAST Permit is about to expire or that it has already expired (whoops 😬). You know what that means! It’s Time to Renew Your MAST Permit! REASONS TO RENEW YOUR…

Free Resources for Restaurant Workers

Free Resources for Restaurant Workers

THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY Prior to the pandemic, the foodservice and restaurant industry was the Nation’s second-largest private-sector employer, providing jobs for 10% of the total U.S. workforce. Restaurants struggled financially during the pandemic but innovated and adapted quickly, nonetheless. Since the recovery, inflation and supply chain shortages have presented a new set of challenges. Currently, the…

Which States Require Mandatory Alcohol Server Training?

Which States Require Mandatory Alcohol Server Training?

What is Alcohol Server Training? Alcohol server training teaches business owners, managers, bartenders and servers about responsible serving practices. At a minimum, it typically covers the following four areas of education: The History of Alcohol Server Training Responsible alcohol servers can have an impact in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers and the incidences of…