You may have a small storefront in which you want to open a food establishment. Designing the space can be a challenge. By working with the space -- utilizing the positive aspects -- as opposed to ...

Patrons choose their favorite bar based on a number of factors, such as its drink selection and the friendliness of the bartenders. One of the most significant components, however, is the overall vibe ...

On March 31, 2016, more than 1,100 businesses in the District of Columbia will file to renew their ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) licenses. That number includes bars, hotels, theaters, museums, ...

Most cocktail enthusiasts will advise that there’s more to a drinking experience than a perfectly-presented, meticulously-mixed beverage. A bar’s atmosphere is one of these key components, which is ...

Francesco Lafranconi was a bartender for 17 years before he started thinking about designing his own bar. He finally has, and his ergonomic, behind-the-bar workstation—which he calls the "race ...

The walls of the bar are covered in old art, photographs of Ireland, and yellowing posters in frames. A pair of hurleys, the flat ash stick of the Gaelic game, are tacked above the door frame. The bar ...

The winners of the 2016 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have been announced. Now in its eighth year, the global competition seeks the best of food and beverage spaces, and “covers every imaginable ...

According to a recent survey by spirits industry market analysis firm IWSR, 54% of online buyers of alcohol in the U.S. made their first purchase during the pandemic. Most consumers decided to ‘treat ...

The Dublin-based Irish Pub Company has designed upwards of 2,000 pubs in more than 100 countries around the globe Liza Weisstuch The Burren House in San Rafael, California, is one of the most recent ...

Matthew Kang is a correspondent for Eater. Previously, he was the lead editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los ...