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Marketing

At Ruby Slipper, it's weekend brunchtime every day

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2022

The 22-unit New Orleans-themed operation promises a midday party seven days a week. And it serves breakfast and lunch, too.

Marketing

Massachusetts wants a return of happy hours. Its restaurants don't

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2022

Two-for-one deals and other promotional offers would drive up insurance costs while cutting into sales, local operators contend.

Beverage

North Italia’s Summer Sips menu offers cocktails inspired by each restaurant’s locale

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 19, 2022

Bartenders in the brand’s 10 regions crafted unique limited-edition drinks using Italian spirits and local flavors.

Beverage

New York OKs sale of Japanese spirit by restaurants licensed for beer and wine

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2022

The law also permits shochu to be sold under that name rather than the erroneous label of soju.

Beverage

Restaurants revitalize bar service to spur alcohol sales

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2022

From bar-centric layouts to expanded cocktail menus, there’s a renewed focus on adult beverages, but some hurdles remain.

Operations

Fast casual Smashburger is adding a bar

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 25, 2022

The better-burger chain said it is looking to capitalize on consumer desire to socialize following the pandemic.

Operations

Some operators shift away from shift drinks

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2022

Whether because of a greater focus on mental health, a desire to boost professionalism or a need to bolster the bottom line, some restaurants are doing away with a long-standing tradition.

Consumer Trends

Grubhub and DoorDash reveal the top delivery trends of 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2021

Data from the third-party companies provides a snapshot of what consumers ordered from restaurants in the last year—and what fell from favor.

Beverage

Sober-curious customers are pushing bars to elevate the mocktail—and even change its name

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 18, 2021

To meet demand, skilled bartenders are tapping a wealth of new low- and zero-proof spirits and mixers to create complex, well-balanced drinks with less or no alcohol.

Beverage

Cannabis is competing with alcohol for Gen Z’s dollars

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 04, 2021

This generation often prefers to socialize at home, and legalization of marijuana provides an option other than alcohol for those of legal drinking age.

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