November/December 2005

ON THE COVER: COURTESY KOHLER CO. PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE HUIBREGTSE DEPARTMENTS BY THE WAY PRODUCTS DRINKS

FEATURES

CURRENTS
Gary Regan visits the Pegu Club, Ben Reed trains the U.K., the Great American Beer Festival, and more.

WINTER WARMERS
Classic or contemporary, hot beverages make a great base for winning winter offerings.
BY SARAH MINASIAN

BEER IN TRANSITION
Flat sales have many worried, but big beer has some interesting plans. BY LEW BRYSON

TAPAS ON TOP
The small-plate revolution started with stylish, tasty tapas that are right at home at the bar.
BY CYNTHIA NIMS

THE MANY STYLES OF FORTIFIED WINES
Port, Sherry and Madeira are popular worldwide, but often misunderstood; here, a primer.
BY DOUG FROST

ETHNIC MARKETING ON-PREMISE
The trick to marketing to New Americans? Cultural sensitivity.
BY HOWARD RIELL

CHEERS WINE PANEL
America's best palates unveil some of their favorite food wines, along with the dishes they match.