THE CRAFT

For many bar professionals, tipping provides the lifeblood of their paychecks. It’s not extra money, it is the money. In our industry, $0.00 paychecks are common, with the entirety of an employee’s wa...

The restaurant industry is as competitive as ever. Each week, it seems harder and harder to keep your nose ahead of the pack. In addition to being a perpetually crowded marketplace, the hospitality in...

Per TDn2K's 2018 Recruiting and Turnover Report, the average cost of turnover per manager for restaurants is $13,867. Oof.

In the past, we’ve spoken about employee loyalty and reducing staff turnover. Today, we’re talking about a different kind of loyalty. Repeat guests and regulars are, often, the heart and soul of a res...

It’s that time of year again. Time to get weird. Time to get spooked. So, for those feeling the spirit, we’ve put together a list of our favorite haunted haunts to check out this Halloween.

Through no fault of its own (but perhaps the fault of its proponents), absinthe has achieved legendary status. Mentions of the spirit bring to mind Victorian-era images of Dorian-Grey-esque mischief. ...

Alright, well, technically...Old Style was never the king of Chicago. For years, Miller Lite was in fact the top dog of the Windy City. But true to their fighting spirit, Modelo Especial has finally s...

Fall means different things to different people. To us at Provi (and we suspect many of you), fall means Oktoberfest. Although the official festival takes place in Munich, the global allure of any boo...

America’s love affair with the IPA doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, anytime soon. The style of beer has risen to prominence over the past few decades, perhaps due to the versatility that can be clai...

The world is ending, and we are all going to die.