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
As an out-in-front restaurant owner and operator, our own Dan Simons was asked by CNBC to offer his professional insight into the U.S. Federal Government shutdown as it entered it’s 21st day today, and the widespread, devastating effects it is … read more
Our team loves to travel. Exploring new and exciting locations. Getting inspired by traditional and modern architecture. Meeting locals and getting to know their culture. Keeping our eyes open in order to discover the next great restaurant design & business … read more
Cocoa is making a comeback. Although, we here at VSAG think of cocoa-flavored anything as a food staple, not a trend… it seems the restaurant and hospitality industry begs to differ. Cocoa-flavored everything is trending in 2019 and we’re taking notice … read more
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
The restaurant business is an ever-changing industry. Our team stays on track by keeping pace with today’s marketplace, food industry trends, restaurant trends, and putting our knowledge and experience to work, thoughtfully guiding clients through the shifts and challenges they’ll … read more
As we believe in the adage, hindsight is 20/20… each year, we take a look back at the trends and topics that made the most impression on our VSAG team and shaped the trajectory of our industry within the past … read more
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
Ah, pancakes. The mere thought of these much loved, fluffy delights conjure up scenes from a bustling kitchen on weekend mornings, an old-school diner, a packed pancake house restaurant, or a great brunch with family and friends at a favorite … read more
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