U.S. restaurant goers increased their number of visits to foodservice outlets by 1% during the first three months of 2012, marking the strongest traffic gain since spring 2008, according to the NPD Group. The Port Washington, N.Y.-based market research firm also found that consumers increased...More>>

Consumers today define “value” much differently than just a few years ago. At one time, value related primarily to price. But as restaurants evolved and consumer expectations around food quality, service and the overall experience have increased, the dining out “value” parameters have also...More>>

I was grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, consuming what can only be labeled as an “excessive amount of diet pop” (or soda, for the rest of you). So it’s only fitting that I was about to address New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recently introduced plan to ban large sugary beverages...More>>

Fresh off a 2012 VIBE Vista Award for its innovative cocktail menu inside its hotels, Omni Hotels & Resorts is turning its attention outside with a refreshing new program designed to keep guests cool by the pool.More>>

Chain Beverage Buzz: June 11, 2012 - The National Restaurant Association predicts restaurants will add 450,000 jobs this summer season, an increase of 4.6% over the March 2012 employment level. This would mark the highest summer employment numbers since 1993. More>>

It’s almost impossible to predict what flavors will become in vogue. So at the VIBE Conference in mid-March, some of the leading names in the alcohol beverage world gathered to discuss what’s hot now, what’s coming on board — and what is so 2011.More>>

Winners of the 2012 VIBE Vista Awards were announced at the 2012 VIBE Conference in Las Vegas. In this issue, we’ll take a look at the promotions from Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and JW Marriott Camelback Inn.More>>

Technomic gives insight into the minds of Millennials, Houlihan's prepares for a sale and Red Robin adds three new food-and-beverage positions.More>>

Dismiss the thought that you have to drive up the number of “Likes” on your Facebook page! Strive instead to increase the number of “People Talking About This.”More>>

Responsible service should be the cornerstone of every restaurant and bar. One restaurant group exemplifies this commitment, and that company was honored with a VIBE Vista Award at the 2012 VIBE Conference.More>>