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Winter dining is about more than just keeping warm — it’s about comfort, ritual, and the little luxuries that carry guests through the coldest stretch of the year. From bubbling casseroles to steaming mugs, winter food has always been tied to nostalgia. But in 2026, comfort is sharing the stage
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The Friday after Thanksgiving is chaos. Parking lots jammed, shoppers hauling bags bigger than themselves, and retail staff running on caffeine and adrenaline. But step a block away from the malls and outlets, and there’s another story unfolding: restaurants, cafés, and bars cashing in on the busiest shopping day
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Cinnamon steam rising from a latte. A rocks glass glowing amber with spiced cider and bourbon. A pumpkin-colored smoothie swirling with oat milk and nutmeg. If fall has a soundtrack, it’s leaves crunching underfoot. If it has a scent, it’s whatever drink your barista or bartender slides across
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Just a few years ago, ghost kitchens were the hottest ticket in foodservice. No dining rooms, no servers, just a streamlined kitchen cranking out delivery orders under multiple brand names. Investors poured in, operators jumped at the low overhead, and analysts declared it the future of dining. But fast forward
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Fall in the restaurant world is more than just pumpkin-spice season. It’s the quarter when menus flip, seasonal produce floods in, and operators get to experiment with flavors that feel cozy, nostalgic, and profitable. Guests walk in expecting warm bowls, earthy spices, and something Instagram-worthy that screams autumn — and
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When guests sit down in 2025, they’re not just scanning the menu for their favorites — they’re scanning prices. That $14 burger from two years ago is suddenly $19, the side of guacamole feels smaller, and the cocktail list has one fewer option. For diners, inflation shows up as