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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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THC Beverages at Restaurants and Bars

Goliath Consulting

In recent years, the beverage industry has witnessed a surge in innovation, with cannabis-infused drinks emerging as a prominent trend. As cannabis legalization expands across the United States, restaurants and bars are beginning to introduce THC beverages to their menus. By 2024, 24 states, three U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C.,

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Five Predictions for 2025 (and How to Prepare)

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants can appeal to the desire for convenience while offering “something special” that elevates their offerings. Premium menu items have a lower price sensitivity, and Gen Zers are wild about specialty beverages and innovative flavors. Hope in the hybrid (worker). Some customer segments will continue to dine out.

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Be Prepared: Cocktail and Beverage Trends for Events

Modern Restaurant Management

A trendy cocktail and beverage selection can truly transform an event and now is a good time for event planners to recalculate and learn about trends so they will be prepared and armed with knowledge when businesses are back up and running. need to be in the know with all the upcoming trends. Even better?

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Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

Restaurant Business

Another change tested in Michigan was collapsing the beverage and food menu back into one after previously offering separate menus for food and drink. Now the menu starts with Condado’s dips, which are followed by the beverage selections; tacos, burritos and other food options are on the other side of the menu.

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Vibe Check: Elevating Experience for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

”It’s not just about the caviar—it’s about the experience, the storytelling, and the attention to detail that make a meal at Costa special.” Membership is $3,000 annually, with the full amount applied toward all food and beverage purchases.

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

Restaurant Business

Premium Beverage Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20% Behind the Menu: Wild new flavors and upgraded ingredients give the fast casual’s bar program a boost—and customers are noticing. But there are lessons for other restaurant executives.

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