James Scarpa

Articles by James Scarpa
Asian-inspired cocktails bridge East and West
Mixologists brush up on Asian flavors and ingredients
Fast-casual restaurants showcase craft beers
Smashburger, Shake Shack and Chipotle are among chains championing local breweries
Mixologists find new muse in tea
The brew is appearing in cocktails across the country
Spoon Drinks
Portland Penny Diner infuses cocktails with diverse flavors
Bar manager Brandon Wise offers insight into the restaurant’s beverage program
Red Robin Tavern Double and fries
Chains embrace collaborative approach to R&D 
McDonald's, Red Robin, Denny's and other chains take a more synergistic approach to menu development
Skate wing with bacon at Tender Greens
Breakout Brands: Tender Greens
Upscale fast-casual concept Tender Greens focuses on local, sustainable, chef-driven ingredients and menu items.
Breakout Brands: Evolution Fresh
The juice concept aims to become a national lifestyle brand
Grant Grill Lounge
Bottle-aged cocktails evoke experience of Champagne
Bottle-fermented cocktails draw customers at the Grant Grill Lounge in the US Grant Hotel in San Diego
Bar introduces patrons to new flavors
Taste in St. Louis adds a kick to cocktails with unusual spirits
Cocktail lounge promotes creative and classic drinks
St. Louis’ Taste caters to adventurous and mainstream palates alike
Cocktails complete the menu at Trenchermen
The Chicago restaurant features distinct cocktails
San Francisco restaurant launches lighter brunch cocktails
Grand Café offers “daytime friendly” drinks
Cocktail taps
Cocktails on tap help restaurant speed service
Grand Café in San Francisco saves time
Mezcal
Restaurant keeps some cocktails secret
The Tasting Kitchen creates buzz with secret cocktail menu
Plaj shows Scandinavian cuisine's down-home side
San Francisco restaurant looks to comfort food
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