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

Modern Restaurant Management

Get Smart on Oil Consumers are turning their attention to the individual qualities and applications of oils. From eyebrow-raising splurges and quirky simple essentials to cultural events and TikTok trends that pushed consumers to hit “add to cart,” I thought this would be of interest to you and your readers!

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Chefs celebrating the Marriage of Food and Wine

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Was it the science of pairing, just the right preparation of food, a vintage of wine that was extraordinary, or just a mood of openness that allowed the diner to take the time to reflect on what was being consumed? Never again will the chef or restaurateur view their job or what they create in the same way.

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Old, Reliable Cab

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The photo above is a wintry scene is one of Domaine Bousquet’s Argentina Cabernet vineyards. Pleasant strawberry fruitiness with a slight piquancy, a chalky minerality and good acidity in the finish. 2022 Brion “Caldwell Vineyard” Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon ($210). 2024 Miguel Torres “Andica” Valle de Curicó Rosé ($14).

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Tuscan Holiday

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Soft cherry and ripe plum fruitiness with good finishing acidity. 2020 Ánimal “National Vineyards” Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon ($25). Ripe fruitiness with hints of green stems, good depth of flavors, chewy tannins. 2022 Esporâo “Monte Velho” Alentejano Red Wine Reserva ($18). 2022 Capezzana “Barco Reale” di Carmignano ($19).

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Best Practices for Trimming Alcohol Overhead in the COVID World

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With so much uncertainty in the future, consumers want to feel more in control wherever they can. Now is the time when retailers can actively chat with suppliers and get all of the information that they can later relay to their consumers. The second factor is selection. Connect and message suppliers for info and samples.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

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Over the years there have been winemakers looking to change this and establish more immersive experiences that would attract consumers as much as industry folks. Chardonnay represents approximately 70% of vineyards and (almost always) makes up 100% of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, characterized by its exclusively white grape composition.