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Thompson Hospitality is shopping for more restaurant acquisitions

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 28, 2023

The multiconcept group has been building its retail restaurant division at a rapid clip. Now it's looking to add a coffee brand, a dessert concept and/or something in the salad space.

Operations

Hilton’s quest to create hotel dining destinations

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 26, 2023

Global head of food and beverage Adam Crocini shares highlights of what’s coming for the hotel giant’s Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and other brands.

Food

From TikTok to Kimpton Hotels, the butter board trend keeps on spreading

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2022

Chefs at the boutique hotel chain are creating new takes on butter boards for holiday tables.

Financing

Greg Flynn expands his hotel holdings with an 89-inn deal

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 22, 2022

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

Emerging Brands

Restaurant-less Marriott chain adds hydroponic gardens

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2022

Guests can harvest the produce if they want to cook in their in-room kitchens. The herbs and vegetables will also garnish the complimentary breakfast service.

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.

Food

Chef Jose Garces shares past surprises and future plans

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 05, 2022

The Iron Chef and multi-concept restaurateur welcomes a return to normalcy as he plots his next act.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants and bars up their zero-alcohol game to keep pace with Dry January

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2022

Drinkers who overindulged during the holidays and the growing ranks of sober-curious consumers are gravitating toward alcohol-free cocktails this month.

Operations

Martha Stewart gets into the restaurant business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2022

The multi-media lifestyle guru is slated to open her first full-service restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Las Vegas this spring.

Food

What the Industry’s soothsayers are predicting in 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

Restaurant and hotel brands, professional trendologists, industry groups and food companies are all having a say in what the next year will bring. We culled through the reports to find the common threads.

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