As restaurants across the U.S. prepare for the influx of fans expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, operators are weighing ...

After 19 years of operation, Crobar Chicago, a nightlife institution and the flagship location of the Crobar brand, closed on April 17 — but not after a blowout party, The Last Dance, on its final ...

Dry January—where people choose to stay away from alcohol for the month—has gained a lot of attention in recent years. However, a bigger generational shift is happening with today’s alcohol drinking ...

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 ...

Breakfast is no longer a quiet, early-morning daypart – it’s one of the most dynamic growth engines in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Once defined by eggs, bacon, and a tight service window, ...

Bar & Restaurant News is excited to honor the rising stars under 30 who are setting new standards across the bar and restaurant industry in our special feature, Top Shelf: The Next Generation of ...

Few restaurants have alphabet soup on the menu, but savvy owners and managers are exploring the hottest AI tools and strategies to learn their SEO’s, GEOs (generative engine optimization), and AIOs.

On any given day or night at Outpost Neighborhood Tavern in downtown Orlando, customers might gather for a drag performance, settle in for a major game on big-screen TVs or order burgers and cocktails ...

Mark Latter, a veteran New Orleans restaurateur and founder and CEO of Latter Hospitality, knows the “secret sauce” to his group’s restaurants and success. “Hospitality is the secret sauce to success ...

Between the effects of the economy and changing consumer tastes, developing menus is no longer a “meat-and-potatoes” proposition, thanks in part to what proteins attract today’s restaurant-goers.

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 ...

For much of the past decade, ready-to-drink beverages occupied a relatively narrow lane within the alcohol industry. RTDs were largely associated with convenience stores, outdoor events, beach coolers ...