Emily Hanna Mayock

It’s true: Fine dining is making a comeback in the restaurant world. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t still scouring high and low for deals — at the expense of your bottom line. Warren Solochek of NPD Group discusses why and how patrons are managing their checks:

Deadline to reserve VIBE Conference room rate is Feb. 14, the Visionary Award Winner is announced, famous mixologists to craft cocktails at the conference and a big "thank you" goes out to all VIBE Conference Sponsors!

National Restaurant Association predicts record-breaking foodservice sales for 2012, BJ's Restaurants raises over $500k for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Starbucks plans to expand beverage alcohol sales to Atlanta and SoCal.

In today’s “tough economic times," guests are trading down to save money. But findings from consumer market research firm NPD Group show otherwise: The growth of visitors to fine-dining establishments has been stronger than those opting for a casual night out.

The schedule for the VIBE Conference is being finalized, and the jam-packed program is certain to keep attendees busy as they move from session to session, take notes to improve business and, of course, network with some of the industry’s finest minds.

Quaker Steak & Lube increases beverage sales by 5%, Darden Restaurants Inc. is recognized by Fortune magazine and Technomic finds that 40% of consumers have cut back on away-from-home dinner purchases.

You can make your customers’ dreams of partying in the great outdoors come true — along with your dreams of increased revenue — if you’ve got the right tools, from heaters and canopies to fans and misters.

If you’ve got a kitchen — even a very limited one — why not keep it open late at night to make some extra cash on the food and the drinks guests will continue purchasing once their appetite is satisfied?

What's coming for nightclubs and bars in 2011? We're predicting high-tech tables, retro design, house music and much more.

There's only six weeks left till New Year's Eve. What do you have planned? We’ve compiled some of our favorite events from NYE 2010 that may spark your creativity — and your sales.