Professional Advice

Restaurant dining room with set tables and empty chairs
CamilleNovember 6, 2024
Hundreds of reservations every day, yet only a fraction of them actually result in a table being occupied: no-shows affect every establishment. This practice...
Wine merchant taking inventory with a digital tablet
JeanAugust 21, 2024
Managing inventory is never easy for a restaurant owner or wine merchant: keeping track of incoming and outgoing stock, knowing when to reorder without running out...
Meeting between a banker and a restaurant entrepreneur discussing documents
AliceJune 12, 2024
As always, funding is the key to success; without it, you won’t be able to carry out your projects. That’s why we’re offering you...
Elegant hotel bar featuring wines from women winemakers
PaulineJune 12, 2024
The number of female chefs has been growing rapidly in France over the past few years. We’re not quite there yet (far from it), but we’re not...
Parisian bar-restaurant featuring a natural wine selection at the counter
PaulineJune 12, 2024
Lao, short for Laos, is a bar-restaurant on Rue de Douai in the heart of Pigalle in Paris. As soon as you walk in, you’ll be immediately charmed by the...
Close-up of a wine bottle label with legal information
AliceMay 18, 2024
Understanding the 2023 Wine Labeling Regulations The wine labeling reform, the result of several years of discussions, took effect on December 8...
Gamay grape bunches in Beaujolais ready for harvest
JeanMay 18, 2024
Beaujolais has long suffered from an overly simplistic image. Beaujolais Nouveau has done its job—though not necessarily the right one. The result: a region...
Restaurant terrace under installation with outdoor furniture
PaulApril 3, 2024
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s almost time to start thinking about opening or reopening your patio, which is a surefire way to attract...
Wine fair stand with displayed bottles and customers
Erwann31 January 2024
If you are a wine merchant or have a wine section in your establishment, it's challenging not to offer a Wine Fair...
Accountant with tax documents and wine bottles on a desk
Erwann25 October 2023
Whether you're a winemaker, restaurateur, or wine merchant, the topic of VAT on wine undoubtedly concerns you. What does it apply to? What is...
Sunday brunch table with glasses of rosé and sparkling wine
Paul20 September 2023
Brunch is trending, and an increasing number of restaurants are featuring it on their menu (especially on Sundays) to...
Restaurateur and sales representative discussing a wine selection
Erwann16 August 2023
A 'topping' is that little extra ingredient that enhances your dish! The new Topping platform, a toolkit designed for professionals...