Category: Food and Beverage

The origins of this iconic food has long been debated. Many credit Naples, Italy as the birthplace of this dish. Some date it back further in time to Greece or even ancient Egypt. Others argue that pizza as we recognize it today started in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. The debate rages on. While we can’t figure out where it started, we know one thing for sure. Americans can never get enough of the stuff. The time of year where the pie is lifted to the top of the food chain

Proper pest management is imperative for your reputation, your facility, and — most importantly — your guests.   Pests come in many forms, from flies to ants, birds to rodents. It’s extremely important for your facility to have a complete grasp on its pest management program to provide a superior experience for your members and guests.   All it takes is a single pest to tarnish the reputation you worked so hard for. Our friends at Ecolab are here to help

We’ve been helping golf courses and country clubs save money for more than 25 years. With our membership program, we work to create a partnership with our club members to help them increase their savings while increasing their profitability. Our members are part of our VGM Club community and we are proud of each and every one of them. Still want to know more? Here’s a quick guide to learn more about VGM Club and how we work. How does your food and beverage program work? When will

“We can’t wait to get On the Road Again” by Cam Schultz   April 29, 2019 marks the 86th birthday of country music legend and my all-time favorite songwriter Willie Nelson. Shotgun Willie’s way with words have always marveled me. So much so I often listen to his music when looking for literary inspiration. That’s where I found myself a couple days ago. Listening to Sirius XM channel 59 when VGM Club’s very own red-headed stranger, Mike Woltz, walked

On this special double feature episode, we talk with Club + Resort Chef’s Joanna DeChellis about this year’s Chef2Chef Conference and also with McCain Foods Samantha Melson who share how her company is cooking up a perfect pairing for microbrews. Double the discussion and twice the popular “3-course Questions” segment. Click here to listen to the podcast with Joanna DeChellis!   

The 2019 Chef To Chef Conference is in New Orleans, LA. From March 10th to the 12th some of the best chefs in the country will come together and attend this insightful conference that highlights the importance of the food & beverage industry. VGM Club is happy to return to the conference this year and be 1 of 13 sponsors at this esteemed event.  At the beginning of this year, we had the opportunity to host Chef Kevin Walker on our Club Grub podcast. Chef Kevin is one of many great

2019 show season is upon us, and VGM Club will be attending multiple shows across the country! Take a look at the upcoming shows we will be attending and be sure to stop by and say hello. We would love to discuss ways to fully utilize your membership! Golf Industry Show – San Diego, CA – February 2 – 7 The GIS in San Diego, CA is going on now! We cannot be more excited to take part in such an impactful week for the club industry.  This year we are will be located

It is no secret that hiring, training, purchasing and maintaining a club’s operations is a daily challenge. Completing day to day tasks, giving the highest quality customer service and making purchases all while trying to stay under budget is the balancing act most clubs tend to face year in and year out. Knowing how to utilize your VGM Club membership can make everyone’s lives easier in all areas of your club. Make strides to maximize savings in 2019. Invoice analysis At

Written by Andrew Huff: “What does your facility do differently to be unique and stand out as a destination to work?” Keep this question in your mind as you scroll through this piece. At the bottom you will find a word cloud built out of your answers. To participate in this live brainstorming session with the VGM Club community, click here. Lost in our piece “What is the Modern Country Club? An Investigation.” is the second component of a

Written by Andrew Huff: Almost 40 years ago, the New York Times published “Country Clubs Sell a New Image.” Below is an excerpt from the piece, Harrison Dorothy Fine, who has been with the Westchester Country Club for 38 years, was standing outside the main entrance one Saturday night recently when a motorcycle pulled up. The passenger, a young woman dressed in jeans, was a club member. “Anything wrong?” she asked Miss Fine. “I said I remembered