Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Fast casual gets its drink on

By Alia Akkam on Jun. 17, 2014

Wine, beer and cocktails may be coming to a fast casual near you, as these operators see profits in alcohol.

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.

Beverage

Skyfall Lounge

Sep. 21, 2016

From its perch on the 64th floor of the Delano hotel, Skyfall Lounge banks that its cocktails—and not just its 180-degree views of downtown—will draw...

Beverage

McDonald’s mounts new raid on Starbucks

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2017

The resurging burger giant is going systemwide with a new line of espresso drinks, updated equipment and a distinct design for McCafe.

Beverage

Watermelon beverages gaining popularity on menus

Sponsored content from our partner Island Oasis on Feb. 16, 2018

For many people, watermelon is the essential summer food. Its clean, crisp refreshing flavor has universal appeal, especially in the warmer months.

Beverage

Milkshakes and malts—two old-time soda-fountain treats—are seeing big-time action at fast casuals. By differentiating the beverage menu with these indulgences, fast-casual concepts are vying for that between-meal customer who is a regular at the coffee cafe.

Beverage

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.

Beverage

The Tuck Room Tavern

Sep. 21, 2016

Entertainment takes the stage at Prohibition-inspired The Tuck Room Tavern, the latest bar and restaurant from James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry...

Beverage