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Operators capitalize on DC Cocktail Week to bring new customers into restaurants and bars

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 29, 2022

The annual promotion, organized by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is taking place this week at over 50 locations throughout Metro D.C. Cocktail and bite pairings are a popular feature.

Leadership

Paul Baldasaro named COO of growing Taco Mac sports bar chain

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2022

The former Mellow Mushroom exec will lead operations and training for the 27-unit brand in Georgia and Tennessee.

Beverage

Sober bars and zero-proof drink lists add buzz to alcohol-free socialization

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

More consumers want to abstain from alcohol at least some of the time, and operators are answering the call with booze-free cocktail selections that are just as buzz-worthy.

Food

Jamie Foxx partners with TGI Fridays to craft new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2022

The celeb’s bourbon-infused Foxx on the Roxx BBQ Sauce flavors wings, ribs and a cocktail on the chain’s fall menu.

Food

Chili’s new happy hour scores deals during NFL and college football games

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2022

The restaurants' bars offer happy hour pricing on food and drinks during televised games throughout the season.

Marketing

Restaurants dive into a post-pandemic happy hour refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2022

No longer able to count on the after-work crowd, bars and restaurants are upgrading their happy hour offerings with better food to court a new type of customer.

Food

5 food and drink trends taking up permanent residence in hotels

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2022

As hotel restaurants and bars bounce back from the pandemic, F&B teams are changing the guest experience in step with changing expectations.

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.

Food

4 ways Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill differentiates its menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2022

Head chef Steve Sturm shares how he and his team set the restaurant apart in the polished-casual space,

Food

A closer look at menu trends spotted at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 26, 2022

After four days of walking the Show floor and attending culinary demos and educational sessions, some overriding food and drink trends emerged.

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