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Proactive Strategies for Restaurants Facing New 25% Tariffs on Key Imports
An estimated $12 billion potential impact on the restaurant industry of a 25% Mexican and Canadian tariff on food and drinks is worrying us all. Essential items like specialty cheeses, wines, seafood, and even specific kitchen equipment that are typically imported could see marked price increases. This situation could
Spring Sips: Refreshing Beverage Trends to Elevate Your Restaurant Menu
As spring breathes new life into your locale, it’s the perfect time for you, the restaurant owner, to infuse your beverage menu with a fresh twist. Here’s your cheat sheet for crafting a spring beverage menu that mirrors the freshness of the season and caters to the eclectic tastes of your patrons.
2025 Restaurant Interior Design Trends
While we very much believe in timeless design choices, there are some cool trends emerging in the restaurant space and so we thought we’d share the ones that we think will stick and are worth doing. Here is a list.
New Restaurant Playbook Part 1. Lessons in Opening a Champagne Bar from Melanie Bauer
Opening a bar is no easy feat. From navigating financials to finding the right location, every step presents its own challenges. As Melanie Bauer prepares to open Winston Champagne Bar in the summer, she sat down with our CEO and owner Mistie Boulton (also the CEO and co-owner of Oren’s Hummus Restaurant Group), to discuss what she wishes she had known before embarking on her first hospitality entrepreneurial venture.
Fresh Spring Menu Ideas
Spring is coming! That means fresh tangy flavors, mocktails, salads, tarts, and more. Here’s a refresher on spring ingredients and some suggestions for how to incorporate them into your menu. 1. Peas: Sweet and Bright Peas burst with sweetness and are perfect for spring. Create a lively pea and mint
Elevating St. Patrick’s Day: Crafting a Refined Dining and Cocktail Experience
St. Patrick’s Day can get kind of corny. We’ve put together a few ideas that transcend the typical green beer. Tell us which ones you use! Crafting a Memorable Ambiance Sophisticated Decor: Move away from clichéd decorations and choose elegant emerald green textiles, subtle gold accents, and lush greenery to