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Appetizer economy

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Inside Jeff Bell's new mid-century cocktail bar in NYC

The PDT vet on co-located venues, the most important hiring requirement and building a guest-first experience

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Meal times are getting weird

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Hospitality leaders: What's in store for 2026

Experts weigh in with their industry predictions

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From pop-up to cult brand: The Broad Street Oyster Company story

Founder Christopher Tompkins on building a lifestyle-driven seafood brand with grit, community and zero traditional playbook

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Why service consistency keeps slipping

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