You’ve probably heard of Spotify Wrapped, which allows users of the audio streaming app to view a compilation of data about their activity on the platform over the past year. Well get ready for Bar & Restaurant News’ version of Wrapped!
We took a look back at the challenges, trends, and articles that resonated with readers and the industry in 2023.
Read on for a wrap up of 2023 in the bar and restaurant industry!
Top Trends in 2023
Bar and restaurant patrons were all about experience in 2023—whether that came in the form of entertainment, interesting flavors, or the top cocktails. The non-alc market also exploded this year and became a must-have for bars and restaurants.
Here are some of the top trends from 2023 along with links to Bar & Restaurant News coverage!
Top Challenges in 2023
Some of the biggest headaches for bar and restaurant operators were staffing, rising costs due to inflation, and increasing wages. Many of these were flagged at the start of the year in our State of the Industry Report.
Check out our coverage from the past year on the industry's top issues.
Top 2023 Articles
This year, Bar & Restaurant News covered a bevy of topics including insurance, technology, security, menu engineering, food & cocktail trends, staff training, and more.
Here are some of the top stories our readers really loved.
- 2023 Food, Drink, & Marketing Trends
- Q&A with Drink Masters Winner Lauren Paylor
- You Can Learn a Lot From Roman Bartenders
- No Hood? No Problem. Ventless Cooking Options for Bars
- How to Attract and Keep Staff Happy
- Shark Week Cocktail Recipes
2023 Contest Winners
In 2023, we debuted four new online contests, and the competition was strong! Here are the winners of our four contests!
Cocktail Most Likely to Go Viral
Breakfast in Fashioned, Chris Rosano, Laguna Pool House and Restaurant at Palms Place
Frozen Plum Margarita, Jorge Ortiz, AltaToro
Taco Mac, Prado, Georgia
Gingerbread Man Old Fashioned, Eureka!
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Plan to Attend or Participate in the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, March 18-20, 2024
To learn about the latest trends, issues and hot topics, and to experience and taste the best products within the bar, restaurant and hospitality industry, plan to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo 2024 in Las Vegas. Early bird registration is now open!
To book your sponsorship or exhibit space at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, contact:
Veronica Gonnello (for companies A to G) e: vgonnello@questex.com p: 212-895-8244
Tim Schultz (for companies H to Q) e: tschultz@questex.com p: 917-258-8589
Fadi Alsayegh (for companies R to Z) e: falsayegh@questex.com p: 917-258-5174
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