Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Beverage

Bartenders turn to tea

Mixologists are experimenting with tea as a flavoring element in cocktails, in the form of tea tinctures, bitters, syrups and other infused spirits.

Beverage

6 beverage ideas to steal from top global chains

Paying attention to what’s trending within global operators’ beverage programs may provide U.S. operators with ideas for how to add to a menu.

The Krystal quick-service chain has debuted a coffee platform that plays into diners’ demand for customization—offering coffee served in three different ways: frozen, hot or iced.

Amid flat bar traffic, operators turn to other tactics to increase sales.

Latin and Asian cocktails are expanding into new territory.

As tablet-based wine lists become more accessible, operators are weighing high-tech efficiencies against high-touch service.

Restaurants are rolling out new recipes of whiskey sours to differentiate bar programs.

New equipment solutions can help restaurateurs compete in the fast-growing market for trendy chilled brews.

Modern versions of these hidden bars are surfacing across the country.

To build buzz around traditional winter drinks such as hot chocolate and cider, operators are borrowing tactics from the coffee wars, touting handcrafted techniques and seasonal flavors more often associated with lattes and mochas.

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