The cherry blossom, or “sakura” in Japanese, is an iconic symbol of springtime in Japan, as well as in some cities in the American mid-Atlantic and Northeast, particularly Washington, D.C., which was gifted some 3,000 of them in 1912 by the mayor...
Soju, a colorless Korean distilled alcoholic beverage, is often consumed neat but is increasingly being seen on U.S. menus incorporated into creative cocktails...
Green smoothies can vary widely in ingredients, but the core component is usually a leafy green vegetable. It’s usually spinach or kale, but it could also include the fleshy leaves of the aloe vera plant or other nutrient-dense greens. Those are...
Nitro cold brew is coffee infused with nitrogen gas, creating a smooth, creamy texture, resembling the look and mouth feel of a dark beer. It has particular appeal when guests see it being dispensed from an in-store tap...
Ahead of April Fool’s Day, chains have been releasing menu items that may be real. This is a tradition in the restaurant industry where brands promote various menu items that seem outlandish in the hopes that they will drive customers to their...
On this week’s episode of Extra Serving, a podcast by Nation’s Restaurant News, managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, editor-in-chief Sam Oches, and senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn talk about the latest drink trend sweeping the nation...
