In the latest series of the Club Cents podcast, VGM talks with Craig Peterson about moving to a new club, then speaks with Penelope Wong about her choice to leave the club industry. The first episode of the series will feature a conversation with Craig Peterson, Executive Chef of Forest Hills Country Club in St.…

  From before they walk in, to long after they pay the bill, you want every interaction your members and guests have to support a great experience and strengthen their connection to your brand. This is especially true when it comes to your tabletop – the stage where your venue’s unique vibe can come to…

The white plate has, and probably always will, reign supreme for hospitality professionals — for its extreme flexibility and ability to make virtually every type of food shine. But, when used wisely, infusing distinctive colors and styles to your presentations can bring new energy and create a unique character that set your destination apart. Expressive…

Angelina Mclean, Head Bartender of Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club in Naples, Florida is the Club Grub Mixology winner, after submitting her drink, Mr. and Mrs. T Mango Tango! Her citrucy creation provided customers with a kick, or in tango terms patada. Here’s Angelina’s winning recipe! 1 ½ oz. Ciroc Mango-Flavored Vodka ½ oz.…

Not much feels more relaxing or carefree than dining outside in beautiful weather – from lazy summer days to long, warm nights. And few choices are more profitable than providing your members and guests with a place to eat al fresco. In fact, providing outdoor dining can increase revenue by up to 30%, according to…

Participants are asked to submit recipes including a full list of ingredients, preparation process, and photo of the final product by June 5. Enter the Club Grub – Mixology contest by emailing [email protected]. You must include in your entry: A full listing of ingredients A detailed process of preparation A photo of the final product…

In the latest episode of the Club Cents podcast, Gerald Ford, CMC, Executive Sous Chef of The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Fla., discusses his experience with the ACF Culinary Olympic Team. Club Cents, the podcast produced by VGM Club, focuses on the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Culinary Olympics for its latest episode. VGM’s Cam Schultz chats…

The first episode of the series will feature a conversation with Anne Stryhn, CCM, Assistant General Manager of The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Va., and the 2017 co-winner of the Excellence in Club Management Awards’ Rising Star award. Leading up to the CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, which will be held March 4-6…

Chef James Rigato says he does all he can to warn patrons what to expect at his award-winning Mabel Gray, located in Detroit-area Hazel Park. The message? Nothing here is monotonous. “A handwritten menu, the grandma china, and the location, should be enough deterrent for anybody who doesn’t like change,” said the former “Top Chef”…

The Executive Chef of Country Club of Roswell (Ga.) and presenter at the 2018 Chef to Chef Conference discusses how he incorporates craft beer into his menu in the latest episode of VGM Club’s podcast. In part two of Club Cent’s Craft Beer Series, learn how Executive Chef Greg Volle at the Country Club of…

Libbey Foodservice’s Artistry Collection now offers more choices for unique tabletop combinations, and the new Playground brand combines wood, slate and marble dinnerware and accessories. An adventurous spirit has redefined—and reinvigorated—today’s fine dining. A buttoned-up wait staff and ornate presentations have been traded in for rolled sleeves, open kitchens and anything-goes tabletops. Passion and character…

In the latest two episodes of VGM Club’s podcast, Cam Schultz interviews Katie McAllister, Pastry Chef of Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., about pastries, and Jonathan Moosmiller, CMC, about his journey to Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.

The two most recent episodes of the company’s Club Cents podcast features discussions with the two prominent club chefs. The latest episodes of VGM Club’s Club Cents podcast feature discussions with two blog contributors to C&RB’s Chef to Chef food-and-beverage newsletter, Penelope Wong, Executive Chef of Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., as well…

Second only to water as the world’s most consumed beverage, the centuries-old tradition of tea carries a rich heritage of nourishing the soul and invigorating the body. A simple joy to be experienced communally or in peaceful solitude. The timeless beverage has seen renewed interest for the health benefits and communal experiences it supports—opening the…

In the latest installment of the Club Cents podcast, VGM talks to Bill Griffon, General Manager of the Flagstaff, Ariz., property, about the club’s recent renovation. The latest edition of Club Cents, a podcast by VGM Club, focuses on the importance of back-of-house updates as part of overall facility renovations. VGM spoke with Bill Griffon,…