Introducing seasonal ingredients, flavor profiles, and trends not only keeps menus interesting, but it also allows for more creativity in the kitchen. We discovered some seasonal trends we think are worth adding to your flavor profiles this summer. Wood-fire Cooking. … read more
Some of the summer drink trends pouring onto beverage menus this season are fresh, healthy, and delicious. From creative juices flowing from fresh and yummy juice bars to refreshing twists on the timeless iced tea, we love these summer beverage … read more
Cultivating winning partnerships with business partners, purveyors, vendors, local businesses, and the like is a crucial element to long-term success. Not always an easy task, as the quick-paced nature of the restaurant industry and its many moving parts can alter set … read more
As food & beverage consultants, we have the opportunity to work with some of the top creative partners, designers, and developers in the industry. One project we have been excited to be part of is the development of Unity Plaza … read more
Whether brewed on premises or fashioned in nearby craft breweries, craft beers are making their mark on the beer and beverage industry. As craft beers and the art of creating a specialty and/or seasonally influenced beer are gaining popularity with … read more
As you open your restaurant’s windows and patio doors to usher in the warmth of spring, it’s a great time to focus on your spring cocktails and beverage trends. Guests want something new, light, and refreshing … to share. Yes, … read more
As spring is (finally) on the horizon, so too are efforts to focus on lighter, better-for-you beverages to feature on seasonal bar menus. This isn’t about alcohol or bar cocktail trends; it’s about artisan soda, and finding a fresh and … read more
Dan Simons and Chef Joe Goetze recently sat down with Washington, D.C.’s popular weekly live radio food and wine variety show, Foodie and the Beast, to chat about client Farmers Restaurant Group’s new restaurant, Founding Farmers Tysons with show host Nycci … read more
What do your guests want to sip this summer? Chances are it’s something refreshingly cool and delicious, with a twist, and out of the ordinary. Keeping cocktail beverage menus fresh can be challenging, but during the summer months there are … read more
With the ever-growing popularity of specialty cocktail menus and a push for more creativity behind the bar, restaurant and bar guests are seeking out unique bar concepts and services. If your restaurant, cafe, lounge or eatery has a defined bar … read more