The National Restaurant Association celebrated the restaurant industry’s role as one of the nation’s most powerful leadership ...

Crucially, access is no longer a barrier. Around 88 percent of Americans now live near a globally influenced restaurant, and ...

Not long ago, gin occupied a narrow lane behind the bar—reliable, traditional, and often overlooked. It was the spirit of default orders and inherited habits for some, a category that many guests ...

Many operators rush in early each morning to prep for the day ahead, already thinking about the pressure to come. Orders will ...

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 ...

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 world of bars and restaurants, is wine entering a new era—one built less on prestige and more on connection? Across the hospitality industry, owners and operators are discovering that today’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's no secret that consumers are moderating and drinking less alcohol. Even as we enter the holidays, a season commonly associated with indulgence, make sure your cocktail menu is balanced and offers ...

When it comes to keeping patrons safe and responsible alcohol service, what insights and tips do bar operators have to share? What are their do’s and don’ts, things that shouldn’t be neglected, and ...

Peter Mohr, the owner of The Avenue Pub and The Bachelor Forum—the oldest gay-owned queer bars in western New York—believes that Pride Month is a time of unity, celebration, and an occasion to honor ...