Fall Trends: Part Two
Last month, we spoke to the fall trends – foods that tell a story and foraged foods & wild greens – that our very own R&D Specialist, Amanda Webb, and her team were eyeing at the start of the autumn season … read more
Fall Trends: Part One
As we say goodbye to summer, we look forward to all the tastes, menu inspiration, and great seasonal autumn bounties. As we open our recipe boxes for fall favorites and discover new twists on seasonal classics, we turn to our … read more
OLS Success & Strides: One Year Later
We are thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Our Last Straw (OLS), and the huge strides already made. Our very own, Dan Simons, along with his owner partners & teams at Farmers Restaurant Group, launched Our Last Straw a year … read more
Dan Simons Recognized for Innovation & Leadership
We are proud to announce that our VSAG Founder, Dan Simons, was recently awarded the prestigious Don Hawkins Tourism Innovation Award from his alma mater Washington, D.C.’s The George Washington University (GW). Unanimously selected by GW faculty and staff, Dan … read more
Council Member Dan Simons Takes Action, One Straw at a Time
Since founding the Our Last Straw coalition last summer, our very own Dan Simons has been working to further the cause of eliminating the use of plastic straws across the DMV, and beyond. He has remained out in front working with … read more
Outstanding Spaces: Inviting Bar Design
Designing a great bar for guests to gather around is essential to drive business to your beverage program. But, the art of great restaurant bar designs and designing great bar concepts can be elusive for some. Lucky for us, we … read more
Dan Simons Out in Front: Sustainability Across the Board
Our very own Dan Simons is out in front with sustainable restaurant, beverage, and hospitality industry news. Sustainable Spirits. Featured in GW Magazine, Dan and Beverage Director Jon Arroyo recently spoke about VSAG clients, Farmers Restaurant Group (FRG) and Founding Spirits … read more
Our Last Straw: Six Months Later
As we embark upon the six-month anniversary of Our Last Straw, the non-profit launched last summer by our very own Dan Simons and Farmers Restaurant Group to champion eliminating single-use plastic straws in the DC restaurant and hospitality industry, we wanted … read more
Sustainability Takes Center Stage
Restaurant sustainable practices are paramount to our team. Not only are we out in front for championing sustainable restaurants in our restaurant and hospitality consulting services, but we also work closely with our clients to implement responsible restaurant sustainability ideas … read more
What’s Cooking this Summer?
Our culinary team is hard at work this summer researching seasonal trends, exploring ingredients and preparations, and creating interesting, flavorful menus for our clients. We asked our R&D specialist Amanda Webb to give us a glimpse into our kitchens to … read more