Hospitality
6 articles
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.
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.
The Modern Sommelier: Wine Expert, Hospitality Ambassador, and Kitchen Collaborator
The modern sommelier's role has expanded beyond traditional wine expertise to encompass hospitality ambassadorship and deep kitchen collaboration. These three interconnected functions are crucial for shaping a cohesive and memorable guest dining experience.
Equestrian themes gallop into upscale hospitality for 2026
Pony's, a new cocktail bar, is set to open in Red Hook, Brooklyn.