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Beverage

The saga behind the illegal Jell-O shot

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The ban in place within some jurisdictions is a telling example of how the rules governing alcohol sales may no longer make sense. Grab a stein of mead and give a listen.

Financing

Darden Restaurants sees little customer belt-tightening, but less celebratory drinking, too

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2023

The parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn said patrons of its hghest-ticket concepts did not indulge in alcohol during Q2 the way they did a year earlier.

Consumer Trends

Saturday brunch is now restaurants' busiest daypart

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 08, 2023

More than 10% of all dining dollars are spent from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, which has replaced Friday lunch as the industry’s peak period, according to new data from Square.

Operations

Politicians are quietly creating a new route for restaurants to sell wine

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2023

Working Lunch: It's an often-overlooked channel with plenty of room for growth, according to a lobbyist in the trenches.

Beverage

Restaurants continue to explore off-premise alcohol options to boost bar profits

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2023

The National Restaurant Association takes a post-pandemic pulse of the beverage alcohol scene and reveals some interesting trends.

Consumer Trends

What restaurateurs can learn from the culture wars—including how to stay clear

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2023

Working Lunch: The Bud Light and Disney controversies show how businesses can be sucked in.

Food

Smokey Bones turns brunch into an all-day event on Sundays

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

The new Sunday menu plays off the restaurant’s innovative way with meat but pays equal attention to fan-favorite cocktails.

Marketing

How one Irish pub operator gets the most out of St. Patty's Day

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2023

The Shannon Rose has turned the annual dyed-beer fest into a month-long promotional opportunity that keeps the green coming all year.

Beverage

New Jersey aims to bring down the cost of a liquor license

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Gov. Murphy said he'll work with stakeholders to reduce the price and availability of the permits, which can cost upwards of $1 million.

Beverage

Operators capitalize on DC Cocktail Week to bring new customers into restaurants and bars

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 29, 2022

The annual promotion, organized by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is taking place this week at over 50 locations throughout Metro D.C. Cocktail and bite pairings are a popular feature.

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