Bar & Restaurant Equipment Supplies Blog http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog Stay up to date with New York Bar Store - new products, services. Not only bar products, but also local New York events, bartending competitions, reviews, and more - keep checking back, and leave us some comments too! Just another way we stay in touch with our customer community. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:31:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Design Rules For Building a Home Bar http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/04/design-rules-for-building-a-home-bar.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/04/design-rules-for-building-a-home-bar.html#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:31:45 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=153

When building a bar in the house, you should consider the bar as a part of the whole space, but not only a piece of furniture. A good design can melt the bar into the space. The bar location does not have a certain rule to follow, and designers usually suggest to make use of some spaces. If you consider the bar as a main part of space, then you should consider using the moving line. A good design will make your house more comfortable.

Of course the location will affect the electric circuit and the water supply & drainage design, especially when the location is in a corner which is far away from the water pipe or drainage pipe, and then the water drainage will become a big problem. The drainage pipe needs to have a tilt. If the bar location is near the outdoor, then the drainage pipe can stretch outside and drainage with a separate pipe.

As for a bar built in the corner, the operation space needs to be 90cm at least. And there are two sizes of the height, a single level bar is about 110cm, and a double levels bar is between 80cm and 105cm. The distance between the two levels needs to be 25cm at least, so that items can be placed on the inner level.

The height of the bar table depends on the bar functions. The table width is varied based on its function, if it is only for drinking, then you should leave some space for placing the bar products. And if there are seats in front of the bar, the bar table needs to emphasize the bar itself, thus the height needs to be 40-60cm at least, and the down part of a bar with this width is convenient for stocking things.

The wine cabinet design needs to pay attention to the using convenience; the height of each level should be 30-40cm at least. The cabinet should not be designed to be so deep; otherwise it will not be convenient to get something out.

Mandy, who is a designer, likes to collect decoration pictures and information to do with house decoration. She has a beautiful house, in which there is a beautiful bar, with fantastic bar products. She has a favorite site, which is http://www.newyorkbarstore.com

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Design a Fashion Bar in Your House to Add Romance http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/04/design-a-fashion-bar-in-your-house-to-add-romance.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/04/design-a-fashion-bar-in-your-house-to-add-romance.html#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:29:14 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=150

If you have a small house, it will be important for you to arrange the room space reasonably. If you want to build a close kitchen, but the area is too small, then you can let it open. Maybe in your house, the kitchen is not far away from the bedroom, at this time, you can choose to build a small bar to make the kitchen not face to the bedroom directly.

A small bar can help you to use the space reasonably, and you can also use the small bar as a dining table, meanwhile it can add fashion to your house. Generally speaking, there are three layout styles for a home bar:

The first one is turning style. Use the turning part of the room to build a bar, then the guests can sit around the bar. It can not only make the conversation between friends easier, but also make the room space look tidy and practical.

The second one is wall against style. If you build a bar against the wall, then the bar will not occupy a lot of spaces because the bar is against the wall, and the cocktail cabinet can be either put on the bar table or hanged on the wall. You can also put some special bar products on the bar, which also help to add romantic atmosphere to your house. If your room is really very small, this style is quite suitable for you to build a bar.

The third one is partition style. In this style, building a bar can help you to divide the space well and add more romance to your house. This kind of arrangement is flexible and convenient. If you want to build a bar in the dining room or kitchen, the partition style is your best choice. And in a big room, if you build a bar to separate the kitchen and the walkway, and make an open partition, then it will be really ingenious and reasonable. This style suits for building a bar in a big room.

As I mentioned above, if you want to fully make use of your room space, you can try one of the three styles as described. Believe me, and your house will look different and you will feel surprised and happy.

Edward, who is a designer, likes to collect decoration pictures and information to do with house decoration. He has a beautiful house, in which there is a beautiful bar, with fantastic bar products. He has a favorite site, which is http://www.newyorkbarstore.com: bar supplies store

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The History Of April Fools’ Day http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/the-history-of-april-fools-day.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/the-history-of-april-fools-day.html#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:37:25 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=146 The Hoaxes Museum has a complete collection of all the theories, but the origins of April Fools’ Day are murky,  the likeliest explanation is that it began as a way to mock French people who were slow to switch to the Gregorian Calendar which changed New Year’s from April 1 to January 1. These folks were labeled “fools” and some were sent on “fools’ errands.”

and the real problem with explaining April Fools’ Day is that you never quite know when someone is trying to fool you with their explanation. The classic example of this comes from a fucking guy called Joseph Boskin: Constantine and Kugel. This Boston University professor explained that the holiday stemmed from a moment of political unrest under Constantine, when a group of court jesters said they could run the empire better than he could. Joseph Boskin claimed that Constantine was amused so he let a jester named Kugel be king for a day…April 1. The “AP” ran this theory in 1983, only to find out it was Boskin’s prank on the American public.

The real fun, as we all know, is executing these pranks ourselves or, at the very least, reveling pranks past. Here is our collection of the best pranks of all time.

Before we shows the best pranks, there is a good news to let you konw. To celebrate this stupid holiday, NewYorkBarStore decide to give out our holiday coupon code:

Fool41

If you are lucky enough to find this coupon before 2th of April, you will get 10% off from all the products we have, all the bar supplies we are selling, all the bar stools we listed.

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Buy Cocktail Shakers http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/buy-cocktail-shakers.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/buy-cocktail-shakers.html#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:48:38 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=140 A cocktail shaker is a device used to mix beverages (usually alcoholic) by shaking. When ice is put in the shaker this allows for a quicker cooling of the drink before serving.

We have three big categories for cocktail shakers

3 Piece Shakers
Ink Correct
Shaker Tins

A shaken cocktail is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken vigorously for around 5 to 10 seconds, depending upon the mixability of the ingredients and desired temperature.

Here is the cocktail shakers catalog for you to chose

Cocktail / Boston Shaker (30oz)

Cocktail / Boston Shaker (30oz)

$3.99
The classic bartender’s cocktail (aka. Boston) shaker!!! An extreme essential for any real bar. Use these again and again to Great for your home bar,… … more info
Short / Cheater Shaker Tin (15oz)

Short / Cheater Shaker Tin (15oz)

$3.69
A bartender’s 15oz shaker tin, essential for any real bar. It’s called a cheater tin because usually used to help your cocktail shaker mix it up! Mix… … more info

Vinyl Coated Shaker Tin (28oz) - Black

Vinyl Coated Shaker Tin (28oz) – Black

$7.49
As shown in the photo, the vinyl coated shaker provides a much better grip for the bartender. We all know, after mixing up a night full of drinks,… … more info

Vinyl Coated Shaker Tin (28oz) - Red

Vinyl Coated Shaker Tin (28oz) – Red

$7.49
As shown in the photo, the vinyl coated shaker provides a much better grip for the bartender. We all know, after mixing up a night full of drinks,… … more info
Deluxe Cocktail Shaker (Three (3) Piece, 16 oz)

Deluxe Cocktail Shaker (Three (3) Piece, 16 oz)

$8.99
This new style of shaker features a male base and female mid section which offers a better grip for separating the two. Quality stainless steel. Made… … more info
Jumbo Cocktail Shaker (Three (3) piece) - 48 oz.

Jumbo Cocktail Shaker (Three (3) piece) – 48 oz.

$14.99
For the serious drink maker! These jumbo shakers can handle large parties demanding the similar drink! A thirty two ounce shaker can make… … more info
Meanwhile we have another brand of cocktail shakers for you to have a try, this is the brand of Ink Correct Cocktail Shakers
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New Bar Supplies Shop http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/new-bar-supplies-shop.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/new-bar-supplies-shop.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:13:20 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=137 NewYorkBarStore has been working in bar products & bar supplies for more than five years, we will always your best choice and your best bar supplies in NEWYORK!

Below is a news letter from our president michael michelini

Dear Valued NewYorkBarStore Customer,

Great News, we have just launched a new shop for NewYorkBarStore!

Check it out today, www.newyorkbarstore.com/shop we offer all kinds of NEW products, Featured Products & Monthly Specials!

For your convenience, we accept Google Checkout, credit cards via Authorize.Net,  and Paypal (We are a verified merchant).

For those of you receiving this email, you can enjoy a 5%
discount code, valid for the next 30 days:

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valid through: 4/17/2010

Thanks for your five years support to NewYorkBarStore

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Choose a Special Christmas Gift http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/choose-a-special-christmas-gift.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/choose-a-special-christmas-gift.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:05:06 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=135

The Christmas Day of 2009 has just past. You must have received so many Christmas gifts from your family and friends, are you happy with them? Maybe you are happy with most of them but not all.

To the gift giver, it is really a waste of time and money if the gift does not hit the mark with the recipient. If when the recipient open the Christmas present and his or her face lights up with delight, then the giver really does a good job. Maybe you would like to buy gifts for people but it is really very important to choose the right Christmas gifts.

How to choose a special gift for your family or friends? Here are some tips:

First, if you have known what your family or your friends want, then buy it for them but do not let them know until the Christmas EVE. If you do not know, then buy something which is not common, do not send something like chocolate or flowers, since they are very common and are not meaningful.

Second, do not buy something which looks cheap to the recipient. If it is impossible for them to guess the price, it will be very good. Do not forget to pack the gift well since the first impression is important.

Third, the gift should be useful to the receiver. No one would like to accept something which is useless to him or her. Maybe he or she will not show their unhappiness when receiving the gift, but to a useless gift, they can only put them at the corner so this gift will not make any sense to the receiver.

You might want to ask what I have bought for this Christmas. One of the gifts I bought for my friend are bar supplies and they really made my friend very happy since he just built his home bar and needed them very urgently, so I bought what he wanted.

Follow the above tips and you will make life easier.

If you want me to recommend a site for you to buy bar supplies for your family or friends, I will say http://www.newyorkbarstore.com is your best choice.

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Bar Supplies Make a Great Gift http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/bar-supplies-make-a-great-gift.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/bar-supplies-make-a-great-gift.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:04:24 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=133

Perhaps on each Christmas you will manage to buy unusual gifts for everyone and also try your best to make their faces light up with delight when they open their Christmas gifts. You might have known that how difficult it is to find a perfect gift. You need to choose one that will make the recipient happy and also fit your budget.

Why not buy bar supplies for your friends or family? They are really a great gift. Now most families have home bars and bar supplies will be the right things they want. If you are a single man, then you might like to have a drink when you are alone, you still need to have some bar products. If you are a wife, it is really a good idea to buy your husband bar products as gift. Almost every family will have the chance to hold a party, so to have some bar supplies will not be a bad idea.

Now many online shops sell bar products so you can buy them online without stepping out of your house. They cover all price ranges so you do not need to worry about the money, you can definitely find great gifts on any budget.

It is very easy to find your favorite bar products online. You only need to open the search engine and you will find thousands of online shops selling all sorts of bar products. Bar supplies are great for anyone, any occasion. Regardless of drinking with friends at your home bar or having a party, you can not be lack of bar supplies. If you do not have them, do take an action to buy them now and you will find that they make your life different.

If you want to seek bar supplies as gifts, please visit http://www.newyorkbarstore.com, you will not be disappointed

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Buy Your Bar Supplies Online http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/buy-your-bar-supplies-online.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/buy-your-bar-supplies-online.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:03:47 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=131

Now more and more people need to buy bar supplies. Some of them have just built their own home bar, so they need to buy some, and others might want to run a small business such as opening a bar, so they also need to purchase bar supplies.

Before, people got used to buy things in the supermarket or stores in streets. Now you can still see some people looking for bar supplies around supermarket, but I am sure the number of these people has reduced greatly, because they find a good way to buy these things, which is to buy online.

Obviously, sitting in front of the computer and browsing dozens of sites will be funnier than walking around in the stores and asking price again and again.

First, you can save time and energy if you buy bar products online. You might feel tired if you go shopping on that day. Yes, everybody knows that shopping is not an easy task. Since you are not a free person and you have got many things to do, you do not need to spend time going to the stores and walking around and quoting prices of different items. Just prepare yourself a cup of tea and open the computer then search all sorts of stores selling bar supplies around the world.

Second, you have more choices if you purchase bar supplies online. You know that every store over the streets has limited items for you to choose, but the case is very different if you buy online, you can choose one from 1 million, you can search and chat online with the sales people until you find your satisfied product.

Third, you do not need to worry about your budget at all. There are various bar supplies covering all price ranges. With the search engine, it is very easy to find a product that fits your budget.

All right, have you made up your mind to buy your bar supplies online? If you still hesitate, then please try to visit one of the fantastic sites, which is New York bar store. I am sure it will be a good start.

If you want to buy bar products online, I recommend http://www.newyorkbarstore.com, have a visit and you will be surprised.

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Basic Things You Need to Do For Opening a Bar http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/basic-things-you-need-to-do-for-opening-a-bar.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/basic-things-you-need-to-do-for-opening-a-bar.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:58:18 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=129 Last post we talked about tips of opening a bar, now here are some more basic things you need to do for open a bar.

Hope it helps

If you want to run a bar, there are many things for you to do before you go to apply for a business license. You need to have a location, confirm your business scope, the registered capital, the business representative and business deadline. These are all necessary for opening a bar. After you complete all of these jobs, you need to buy the most basic bar supplies first.

What are the basic bar supplies? There are cocktail shaker, mixing glasses, electric blender, ice bucket, different drink glasses, bottle opener, bar spoon, jigger, plates, glass coaster, muddling stick, pipe, napkin cloth, ash-tray, and tooth pick.

And the most basic liquors you should offer are: Cognac, Whiskies, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila. And the basic wines you should offer are: Kahlua, Bailey’s, Cointreau, Peppermint, Crème de Cacao, Galliano, Sambuca, Amaretto, Apricot, Benedictine D.O.M, Drambuie, Cherry, Advocaat, Banana and Cassis.

Also, you should offer various juices like orange, pineapple, grapefruit, apple, tomato, lemon and lime etc. And other supplies like coconut grenadine, mint, blue, strawberry, beer, carbonated, coffee, tea, milk, mixed fruits, sugar and mineral water.

As for other equipments such as desks and chairs, fridges, kitchen equipments, air conditioning and loudspeakers, they will depend on the investment of the owner and the space of the bar. Now many bar owners will put bar supplies like speed rack, bar gun or liquor gun, soda gun or soda dispenser in their bars to improve work efficiency and to make the customers satisfied.

Now you may know that it is not easy to run a bar and before you become a bar owner, you need to have a complete plan, otherwise it will be difficult for you to move when you get involved in these things.

If you want to buy some bar supplies or bar products, have a look at http://www.newyorkbarstore.com, maybe you will have some discoveries

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Tips of Opening a Bar http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/tips-of-opening-a-bar.html http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/2010/03/tips-of-opening-a-bar.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:56:08 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkbarstore.com/blog/?p=127 We have a resource page which contains all kind of bars in NewYork city called New York Bar Directory, and also New York Bartending Schools, now here are some tips to open a bar.

If you want to open a bar, it is essential to know bar supply basics. From the eye-catching hardwood bar itself to the dozens of small wares that professional bartenders depend on, commercial bar equipment comes in many kinds, sizes and shapes. Your checklist for supplies and inventory can leave your head spinning. If you’re not careful, you may end up spending all of your time managing your supply chain and neglect other areas of your business. These simple steps will help you find the supplies you need to open and run your business:

First, create a detailed checklist of every item you will need to run your business, such as liquor pourers, ice buckets, juice containers etc. At the beginning, your bar supply list may seem never-ending. But the more organized you are about supplies, the easier managing them will be over time.

Second, use software that helps track inventory and purchasing costs. There are a variety of software products that can help keep your inventory and costs in check. Save money and time by investing in a software solution that best meets your needs. And then find wholesale bar supplies online, many sites offer discounted new and used supplies, which can help you to save quite a lot of money. As for heavy-duty equipment, you can purchase them from commercial bar supplies manufacturers.

Third, find a point-of-sale (POS) system that will best fit with your bar’s processes. Your point-of-sale software may be one of the most important technology decisions you make as a bar owner. You want something that’s easy to use, easy to teach other people to use and fits into your operational processes. At least, the above three steps will help you save quite a lot of money and time. After you have the start-up bar supplies, do not forget to keep a good relationship with the vendors because you will still need to buy things from them in the future.

Tiffany, likes to collect things, one of her favorite sites are http://www.newyorkbarstore.com. There are many amazing bar supplies on this site. You can have a look if you are also interested in bar supplies.

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