On‑premise success depends on flow. Operators need brands that add value without adding work. | After nearly a decade away, ...

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) has announced the Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®.

Every bar and restaurant operator has done some version of an “activation.” A themed night, a branded photo moment, a holiday ...

In 2026, we’ll see a continued shift toward bold, globally inspired flavors that feel approachable but elevated. Diners are becoming more adventurous exploring Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin ...

In the middle of the last century, large appetizer share plates arrived on the scene, and many avid diners will recall gravitating toward them in Mexican, Asian, steakhouse, and higher-end chain ...

Insurance premiums are one of the most significant fixed costs for many restaurants and bars, yet many operators have little control over how those costs are calculated. A growing concern in the ...

When the 90-year-old Harkins Theatre in North Phoenix was looking to transform into a more modern entertainment destination, The Culinary Edge (TCE) stepped up to make it happen. TCE is a leading ...

Jacob Hoop, area assistant director of food and beverage at 1856 – Culinary Residence, a unique teaching restaurant in Auburn, Ala., considers an “enviable culture” in the bar, restaurant, and ...

Kim Jensen-Pitts, chief marketing officer at Cowboy Chicken—a Dallas-based, casual restaurant chain that specializes in real wood-fired rotisserie chicken—said limited-time offerings (LTOs) or limited ...

Technomic, which provides foodservice clients around the globe with research, insights, and strategic consulting support, recently released its Industry Insights report. In the report, the Technomic ...

A new year brings fresh shifts in hospitality. So, in 2026, which trends will rewrite menus, reshape operations, and reimagine marketing? Bar & Restaurant News asked industry insiders what they expect ...

A recent study by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and National Research Group (NRG) confirms that music positively impacts the way consumers interact with local eating and drinking establishments.