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

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Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent. Freeze-Dried Fruit & Veggie Powders Freeze drying fruits or vegetables enhances both flavor and texture in beverages.

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

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In 2022, Kato reopened in a much-larger space and built up its menus, beverage program, and staff. Size of restaurant in 2020: 850 square feet, 24 seats (20 dining room, 4 bar) Size of restaurant now: 4,700 square feet, 56 seats (48 dining room, 6 bar, 2 ADA bar) On finding a space We didnt think we needed over 4,500 square feet.

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Vibe Check: Elevating Experience for Better Guest Engagement

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The multi-course experience is served at a 10-seat counter with two seatings per evening. Membership is $3,000 annually, with the full amount applied toward all food and beverage purchases.

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‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

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Our concept for the live-fire restaurant integrated multiple types of experiences that immerse customers into a compact, yet intimate dining footprint: an extensive wine space, bar experience, chef's counter and wine display, and a highly flexible, financially viable seat count.

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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

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The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5 It is worth noting that, even before the onset of Covid-19, the food and beverage industry was experiencing a shortage in labor.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. Mobile app reliability is 1 percent lower at 84, matching beverage quality, staff courtesy and helpfulness, food quality, and website satisfaction (the only metric to increase in 2025). BBQ sales also jumped 31 percent.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

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Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. restaurant operators think the availability of seating on a sidewalk, parking lot, or street will become more common within their segment this year.

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