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2025 Restaurant Design Trends: Elevating Guest Experiences with Innovation and Flexibility

Modern Restaurant Management

At Harrison, we’re seeing four emerging trends shaping the future of restaurant spaces driving at purpose: dynamic bar areas, local element integration, flexible layouts and playful, art-centric designs. Beyond serving as a place to grab drinks, the bar is becoming a hub of social interaction and a key driver of revenue.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

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In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Auggie’s became more than just a success story; it became the centerpiece of my book, Drafting a Dream. The book’s success, becoming an Amazon bestseller, reinforced the power of these lessons.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.”

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Book Dinner and a Room at Paris’s Best Hotel Restaurants

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And while these tables can be challenging to book, snagging a reservation tends to be slightly easier if youre a guest of the hotel. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine. Thomas Tissandier Inside Citrons et Hutres.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce. By encouraging diners to book and pay in advance, restaurants can better manage food waste, curb no shows and drive much needed revenue. Serving Up a Side of Democracy.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

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The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

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Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars.