TIMELINE OF ALCOHOL DELIVERY IN WASHINGTON In 2020, COVID pandemic shutdowns brought about major hardships for the food the beverage industry. In response, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board (WSLCB) temporarily loosened restrictions and allowed restaurants to start selling cocktails to-go. In 2021, the legislature codified many of the…

Featrued Photo by Erin Schaeferle for Rémy Cointreau At the 2023  Bartender’s Circle Summit  in Seattle, WA,  Chris Elford  had some great advice for bartenders interested in launching a pop-up. Here is a summary of some of the key takeaways. WHY SHOULD YOU USE POP-UPS TO MARKET YOUR BRAND? Executing a…

Featured Photo Courtesy of Caitlyn Ridenour for Camp Runamok WHY SHOULD BARTENDERS CONSIDER ATTENDING EVENTS? If you love bartending as much as we do, then you are probably looking for ways to continue growing in your field. Events for bartenders are a great way to stay on top of the latest trends, taste…

HAS IT BEEN FIVE YEARS? Let’s cut to the chase and assume that you already used our MAST Permit Checker to lookup the status of your MAST Permit. Either you discovered that your MAST Permit is about to expire or that it has already expired (whoops ??). You know what that means! It’s Time to Renew Your MAST…

THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY Prior to the pandemic, the foodservice and restaurant industry was the Nation’s second-largest private-sector employer, providing jobs for 10% of the total U.S. workforce. Restaurants struggled financially during the pandemic but innovated and adapted quickly, nonetheless. Since the recovery, inflation and supply chain shortages have presented a new…

THREE TYPES OF MAST CLASS PROVIDERS For many of the online MAST class providers, it’s difficult, if not impossible to find out who owns the company or even, where the company is located. The good news is, we’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. From the mainstream to…

A Troubleshooting Guide We have done our best to make our website compatible with all devices and browsers, but sometimes user settings or other unknowns can cause issues. Our local team of customer service representatives are quick to respond to inquiries during business hours, but sometimes our customers need help after hours…

What is Alcohol Server Training? Alcohol server training teaches business owners, managers, bartenders and servers about responsible serving practices. At a minimum, it typically covers the following four areas of education: The History of Alcohol Server Training Responsible alcohol servers can have an impact in reducing the number of intoxicated…

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The Warmup: Bar Takeovers in Belltown We kicked off Seattle Cocktail Week on a Tuesday with a visit to Trade Winds Tavern for some Big Buck hunting with Chris Elford and a bar takeover by the Fernside team from San Diego. Fortunately, our slow pump-action skills didn’t prevent us from scoring swag. 🙏 We…

Did you volunteer to serve wine at an upcoming, local fundraiser? Or maybe you just got asked to pour drinks at your friend’s wedding. If you plan on serving alcohol at an event, you may be wondering if you need to get a MAST Permit. In Washington, whether you are…

If you clicked on this article, you’ve probably already figured out that in order to serve alcohol in the State of Washington, you will need to get an MAST Permit. But now, you need to know how to get a MAST Permit. Well, you’ve come to the right place because…