The digital wine list has become a standard in many restaurants and hotels, improving the guest experience while simplifying day-to-day management. Among the solutions available, COENA stands apart from Winevizer with a radically different approach — both in the experience at the table and in the operational features. Here’s the breakdown. Digital wine list: […]
The tool doesn’t replace the sommelier. It enhances them. Helga Piagno, Sommelier — Restaurant Helen, Paris Restaurant Helen sits at 3 rue Berryer in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Its identity is singular: *Le Culte du Poisson* — the cult of fish. Michelin-starred, precise, built around an unwavering reverence for the sea and the people […]
In today’s hospitality landscape, delivering a memorable guest experience goes far beyond a traditional wine list. Sommeliers, F&B managers, and cocktail bar operators are expected to curate dynamic, visually engaging, and easily updatable menus that reflect both creativity and operational efficiency. With the launch of COENA’s Cocktails & Drinks Management Module, we’re taking a major […]
Technology that respects your data At COENA, we believe that digital innovation should never come at the expense of trust. From day one, our platform has been designed with a simple principle: collect less, protect more. Privacy by Design COENA is built to operate with minimal data exposure. We only process operational restaurant data: […]
At COENA, our mission has always been simple: help restaurants unlock the full potential of their wine program. Today we are excited to introduce a major step forward. COENA now integrates directly with a growing ecosystem of EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) systems via HubRise, allowing restaurants to send wine orders directly from the digital […]
For the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time inside restaurants — not as a guest, but listening to the people who make service happen. Restaurateurs, sommeliers, floor staff. Different countries, different concepts, different price points. And yet, the same conversations keep coming back. Service is intense. Time is scarce. And wine, despite […]
As we step into 2026, the entire COENA team would like to wish you a happy, healthy, and successful New Year. We hope the end-of-year period was a strong one for your restaurant or hotel — whether it meant a fully booked festive season, memorable wine moments shared with guests, or simply the satisfaction of […]
We’re excited to announce the release of version 3.1.3 of COENA Wine List on iPad. With version 3.1.3, sommeliers and F&B Managers can now generate tasting notes and food pairings in three languages at once — all with a single touch. 💡From Smart to Brilliant: AI That Speaks Your Guests’ Languages AI-generated tasting notes have […]
We’re excited to announce the release of COENA Wine List on iPad – version 3.1.0. This update is all about making your experience more reliable, modern, and visually refined. Whether you’re a sommelier, restaurant owner, or guest browsing a wine list, version 3.1.0 introduces meaningful improvements that make managing and presenting your wine list smoother […]
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, agility is everything. From adapting to seasonal ingredients to curating wine pairings for a special dish of the day, flexibility can make the difference between a good experience and an unforgettable one. At COENA, we believe that your wine list should work with you—not against you. That’s why hundreds […]