One-on-One with Smith & Wollensky’s Bev Director

It's been about a year since Boston's steakhouse chain Smith & Wollensky was bought by Dublin-based Danu Partners. The on-premise chain has locations in Boston, Miami, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Houston, and recently announced plans to expand internationally. Although no expansion plans for the US have been announced, the company is "definitely" looking to expand in the home market national beverage director Alec Bruggenthies told your editor in a recent sit-down interview. Keep reading for his thoughts on the new