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Jan. 17, 2013

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Fast-casual chains ramp up alcohol offerings

Restaurants such as Smashburger, Noodles & Co. and Pitfire Artisan Pizza aim to differentiate and meet consumer demand with new drinks...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Tea time in America

As tea gains ground in the U.S., cafe chains aim to grow the market...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Sampler sales boost checks

Restaurants boost checks, entice guests to linger with drink flights...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Seeking a silver lining

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen shares insights on the Jan. 14, 2013, issue of NRN...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Five trends for 2013: Culinary forecast

Five culinary trends for 2013 include local sourcing, beer and kids' menus...More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Flavored cocktails drove 2012 restaurant drink sales

New research from GuestMetrics shows flavorful cocktails helped drive restaurant drink sales last year...More
Jan. 4, 2013

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Jamba Juice introduces kids’ meals

Jamba Juice's new health-conscious kids menu includes four fruit smoothies and a stuffed pretzel...More
Dec. 27, 2012

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Top 10 restaurant menu trends for 2013

NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn predicts next year’s most popular food trends...More
Dec. 19, 2012

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Fresh juice boosts sales at Juice It Up!

Juice It Up! saw a year-over-year same-store sales increase of 19.3 percent...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Checkers, Rally’s boost beverage sales via $1 offerings

Company-owned units increased beverage sales 2 percent with $1 drinks offered at drive-thru windows...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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A look at libations in 2013

Stephen Beaumont talks to experts about beverage trends in 2013...More
Dec. 10, 2012

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Bar introduces patrons to new flavors

Taste in St. Louis adds a kick to cocktails with unusual spirits...More
Dec. 4, 2012

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Chefs predict top culinary trends for 2013

Locally sourced meats and seafood top the National Restaurant Association's “What’s Hot in 2013" forecast...More
Dec. 4, 2012

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Which Wich seeks to upgrade tea offerings

The fast-casual chain says that consumers want a higher-quality tea product...More
Dec. 3, 2012

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Technomic: Restaurant alcohol sales continue to rise

Sales of beer, wine and spirits in restaurants increased 4.9 percent in 2011, reaching $93.7 billion....More
Nov. 28, 2012

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A lighter take on authentic Mexican cuisine

Chef and TV personality Joanna Weir made a cocktail that led to a restaurant...More
Nov. 26, 2012

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Cocktail lounge promotes creative and classic drinks

St. Louis’ Taste caters to adventurous and mainstream palates alike...More
Nov. 26, 2012

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Wine picks: Pairings for fried seafood

Court of Master Sommeliers expert Eric Entrikin selects wine pairings for fried seafood....More
Nov. 20, 2012

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Portola Coffee owners to launch tea bar concept

Seventh Tea Bar will use unique brewing methods to serve teas from around the world...More
Nov. 19, 2012

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Jamba Juice plans new format with more juice offerings

About 100 corporate-owned locations within the 788-unit chain are scheduled for a remodel in the first half of 2013....More
Nov. 12, 2012

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Dragon Ranch is bringing back moonshine

NRN speaks with president Arturo Gomez...More
Nov. 12, 2012

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Cocktails complete the menu at Trenchermen

The Chicago restaurant features distinct cocktails...More
Oct. 1, 2012

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Restaurants' proprietary pours

Stephen Beaumont on restaurant-branded beer and wine....More
Oct. 1, 2012

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Cocktails on tap help restaurant speed service

Grand Café in San Francisco saves time...More
Sep. 27, 2012

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Red Mango introduces Dream Shakes

Shakes meet desire for “healthy comfort,” founder says...More

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