Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

First Watch brings brunch boards and cocktail flights to menu at newest location

To mark the opening of its new location in Downtown Nashville, the breakfast-lunch concept is giving Music City guests a little something different.

Beverage

What makes Dry January different this year

Demographics have changed, spirit-free products are better and more plentiful, and operators are realizing that zero-proof drinks are revenue-boosters.

Partnerships with restaurants, chefs and mixologists elevate the club experience for travelers at LaGuardia and JFK.

Behind the Menu: The 10 new items feature on-trend flavors, smaller portions and value pricing—all presented to look Instagram-ready.

Taste Tracker: Bowls rule at Bojangles; Walk-Ons, Smalls Sliders and PJ’s Coffee kick off Mardi Gras; health is on the menu at Next Level Burger and Nekter Juice Bar; and more food and drink news of the week.

The husband-wife team behind the Chicago restaurant infuse it with their dual passions.

A celebrity-branded mezcal makes its debut in three approachable and affordable signature cocktails.

With its accessible and affordable array of international products, Trader Joe’s opens consumers’ palates to unfamiliar cuisines. But it can work both ways, say operators—restaurants also provide taste experiences that benefit retail sales.

The fast-growing chain expands its core menu for the first time since its start as a parking lot pop-up seven years ago.

The menu offers 10 items priced at $3 or less, including several options for vegetarians and flexitarians.

The drinks category continues to grow, with three new additions and one returning favorite coming to the menu Monday.

Taste Tracker: Winter specials warm up Bonefish Grill; Dunkin’ and Salt & Straw chill out; MOD Pizza and Papa Johns tout new pies; and more menu news of the week.

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