HotelsMag April 2014 | Page 41

F & B : BAR BUSINESS

ON THE HORIZON

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT BIG TRENDS IN HOTEL BAR BUSINESS :
“ The growth in microbrewery beers will accelerate a similar trend in hard liquors , bringing more small-batch , locally distilled beverages such as whiskeys , ryes and tequilas .”
– GORDON MAYBURY , THE ARIZONA BILTMORE , A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT
“ Our bartenders are working with spirits such as mezcal and sherry , which are trending right now .”
– FRANK KAWECKI , KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
“ I ’ m excited to see the expansion of cocktails on draft .”
– ANDREW FOULK , JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES AT L . A . LIVE
“ I can ’ t see any reason why hotel bars shouldn ’ t be experimenting with fermentation .”
– ALEX KRATENA , THE LANGHAM , LONDON
“ We are currently developing a restorative cocktail program , which will feature fresh herbs , homemade bitters and tonics that add a healthy twist to each drink .”
– LISA MOORE-ROZIER , RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL
“ There is a big trend change in presentation . Bartenders are trying to think outside the traditional cocktail glass and champagne flute to deliver their creations .”
– ANUJ SHARMA , PHULAY BAY , A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE

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