Hotel restaurants are playing a growing role in how consumers choose destinations, hotels and dining experiences, according to new research released by OpenTable alongside its 2026 Top 100 Hotel ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

As economic pressures prompt consumers to reassess the value of each restaurant visit, business dining continues to outperform, highlighting a widening gap between consumer fatigue and the segment’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...