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Bottom’s Up: How a Kombucha Bar Took Root in Virginia
A small-batch brewer rethinks the probiotic favorite.
By Jodi Helmer
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Across the U.S., Bars Are Letting You Play Your Favorite Childhood Video Games
By Carren Jao
Tech
An App That Unites Sports Fans in Any City
Fanatic connects geographically dispersed die-hards of college and pro sports teams.
By Matt Villano
Entrepreneurs
The Man Behind the ‘Bible of Bro Culture’
Rude, crude, sexist and often mean-spirited, David Portnoy's Barstool Sports has become a go-to for young men. But can Portnoy continue to cash in on controversy?
By Jason Ankeny
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Best Business Bars
From old-school to trendy and everything in between, here are the best bars for business in some of the best U.S. cities for 'treps.
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Mobile App Helps Bars Manage Changing Beer Selections
Taplister helps customers and bartender up-to-date on what's being poured at their favorite bars.
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15 Rules for Talking Business Over Drinks
How to behave in any bar meeting. Remember: Don't have what he's having.
Sustainability
Bars Go Green
How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.
By Alina Dizik
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Going Out Tonight? Zoom In, Point And Click
New nightlife apps from three young treps give scenesters the inside scoop before setting foot inside a bar or club.
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Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars
This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike.
By Jason Ankeny
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Artopolis: The State of the Creative Nation
Arts entrepreneurs won't save the day for every city, but in some spots, they're the new oil (paint) barons.
Online Presence
How One Craft Brewery Is Tapping Social Media
Chicago's Finch's Beer replaces signage with social media marketing and finds frothy fame.
By Dan O'Shea
Human Resources
‘Bar Rescue’ Asks: Is Your Business Name Hurting Your Business?
Sometimes the only way to save a business is to start over, even down to changing its name. Here's how bar owners learned that lesson on Spike TV's 'Bar Rescue.'
By Carol Tice
Thought Leaders
From Mess to Success: Spike TV Readies Bar Rescue Reality Show
Bar consultant Jon Taffer offers his top three management tips for business owners in all industries.
By Jason Fell
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Five Businesses Born at a Bar
The back-of-the-napkin business plan is not just a myth. Here are just a few examples of business ideas that took shape over drinks.
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Poggled Serves Up Local Deals for Drinkers
This social network says it's more than just 'Groupon for nightlife.'
By Jason Ankeny
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How Marlo Scott Ditched the Big Office and Big Salary to Get Her Sweet Revenge
Marlo Scott transcended the whole sticky-sweet cupcake trend with a genius concept--serve them with booze!
Thought Leaders
3 Things About Owning a Bar That Might Surprise You
From long hours to solving countless problems, opening a bar is more than just slinging beers.
By Jason Fell
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A ‘Kingpin’ of Reinvention
Tom Shannon's chain of bowling alleys breaks the suburb stereotype.