A Bottle Of White, A Bottle Of Red: NMC Plots New Beverage Management Certificate
By Craig Manning | Jan. 11, 2026
Once upon a time, designing the drink menu at a restaurant was something of an afterthought. Nowadays, it’s almost as important as the food. That change in trends is behind a new certificate that Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and its Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI) will roll out this fall, focused on beverage management. Built with the help of a steering committee of local industry experts, the program will touch every aspect of a modern beverage menu, from the classic foundation of wine, beer, and spirits to more recent trends like ciders, seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails, and non-alcoholic (NA) options.
According to Chef Les Eckert, GLCI’s director, a beverage management …
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