Hospitality
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New Jersey's permanent to-go cocktail law expands sales for craft distilleries
What felt like a temporary pandemic perk — grabbing a margarita to-go from your favorite local spot — is now a permanent reality across New Jersey.

Gen Z's Moderation Reshaping Bar Menus
The average number of alcoholic drinks consumed by young adults in the past seven days has fallen from 5.

The Modern Sommelier's Strategic Role and Value
The presence of a sommelier increases wine sales by 11.

Top 5 Wine Bars Redefining the Experience in the US
At 'The Sommelier's Cloud' in Austin, guests don VR headsets to 'visit' vineyards before tasting.

Restaurants embrace counter service to boost sustainability in 2026
Faced with soaring post-pandemic costs, one restaurant owner is betting on a counter-service model to provide competitive wages and healthcare for employees, even as it reduces overall staff numbers.

What is the sommelier role in modern fine dining guest experience?
A sommelier at a top restaurant does more than recommend a bottle; they act as a storyteller, educator, sales strategist, and sensory guide, managing a complex operation that directly impacts the esta

Equestrian themes gallop into upscale hospitality for 2026
Pony's, a new cocktail bar, is set to open in Red Hook, Brooklyn.