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Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

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How to profit from pairing alcohol-free drinks and food

 By Kathleen Squires on Oct. 15, 2015

For operators, nonalcoholic pairings are a way to boost the check. For guests, it’s a less costly alternative to wine, beer or cocktails, and is inclusive.

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What's next for smoothies and juices?

 By Kathleen Squires on Nov. 12, 2015

Blending vegetables into traditionally fruit-forward beverages has proven to be a winning sales strategy at juice bars, smoothie chains and restaurants.

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Mixologists warm to cold-weather cocktails

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Nov. 12, 2015

Today’s vibrant cocktail culture has given rise to inventive icy drinks, but for the most part, hot alcoholic beverages have lagged behind in creativity.

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Batch drink production speeds service

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Dec. 17, 2015

Many operators are cutting cocktail wait times by batching cocktails and either bottling, barrel-aging or kegging them to serve on tap for speedy service.

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How 3 restaurants let customers craft their own cocktails

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Jan. 19, 2016

The new drink trend is toward “build-your-own” cocktails where the guest is presented with the option of choosing drink ingredients from several categories.

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Fast-casual consumers under the influence

By Mary Chapman on Feb. 16, 2016

Adult beverages can enhance satisfaction and loyalty at fast casuals.

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Bartenders turn to tea

By Kathleen Squires on Feb. 16, 2016

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

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How to keep alcohol flowing at fast casuals

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Feb. 16, 2016

Many fast-casual operators are experimenting with different strategies to sell these beverages in a counter-service environment, most often without a dedicated bar. Several operators are discovering that profitable sweet spot between fast and casual.

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7 drink trends hitting today's bars

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 16, 2016

The biggest trends succeed at the apex of craveability and profitability. These examples show how operators stir up that perfect storm through beverages.

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Digitizing the wine list

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Mar. 15, 2016

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

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