Top Beverage News

As Hotel Viking prepares to reopen on May 1, 2026 following a multi-million-dollar renovation in its centennial year, the historic Bellevue Avenue landmark is unveiling a culinary program set to redefine Newport’s dining and social life. Led by Rhode Island natives Chef Robert Andreozzi, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast, and Jesse Hedberg, […]

Lazy Dog Restaurants is welcoming the new season with a fresh lineup of seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails and a new seasonal dessert designed to balance familiar comfort with bold, modern flavors, alongside a refreshed kid’s menu experience for families. Beginning April 1, guests can sip and savor their way through the new spring menu, which features […]

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, the original House of Song and a staple of high-energy nightlife for more than three decades, is turning up the volume on its beverage program with the debut of an all-new lineup of signature cocktails and shots. Leading the charge is the newly introduced Pete’s House Shot —a nostalgic, crowd-starting experience designed to kick off […]

This spring, Serendipity 3 invites guests to celebrate the magic of cherry blossom season with the debut of its newest whimsical creation : the Cherry Blossom Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. Inspired by the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms in Central Park, this limited-time offering captures the romance and renewal of spring in every sip. The Cherry […]

Johnsonville, the No. 1 national sausage brand, and Dr Pepper, the country’s fastest-growing mainstream soft drink brand, is bringing a bold new flavor to c-store roller grills with the launch of Johnsonville Dr Pepper Inspired Sausage, available beginning March 1. The new item translates the one-of-a-kind flavor of Dr Pepper into a sweet-forward, savory sausage […]

The Friendly Toast, New England’s favorite all-day brunch and bar spot, is marking a new era of culinary excellence with the introduction of a revitalized food and drink menu. Building upon the familiar menu guests know and enjoy, this refresh brings a higher level of food quality and execution through partnerships with thoughtfully selected producers […]

Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, the newest restaurant opened by two-time James Beard award semifinalist Preeti Waas, will launch a six-course dinner service inspired by an abundant family table beginning Wednesday, April 1, at its new location in Research Triangle Park (RTP). Located within Horseshoe at Hub RTP, Cheeni Indian Food Emporium will expand beyond its lunch-only service […]

Ferraro’s Ristorante will host an extraordinary evening celebrating Tenuta San Guido and Sassicaia, the first Super Tuscan ever produced, on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. This rare and highly anticipated dinner will feature a vertical tasting of the highly rated Sassicaia 2010, 2018 and 2021 vintages—the latter of which earned a rare 100-point score from Robert Parker Wine […]

Ruby Slipper is celebrating the arrival of spring with bold flavors, bubbly pours and a fresh lineup of brunch-worthy cocktails, now available at all locations. To kick off the season, participating locations will offer 50 percent off cocktails (excluding flights) all day on National Cocktail Day, March 24, giving guests the perfect excuse to sip something […]

In 2011, Chef Katie Button and Félix Meana opened the doors of Cúrate Bar de Tapas, bringing the flavors and hospitality of Spain to Asheville while highlighting seasonal Appalachian ingredients. Fifteen years later, Cúrate has grown from a local favorite into one the country’s most nationally recognized independent restaurants, earning the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Hospitality Award in 2022 […]

JINYA Ramen Bar welcomes spring with two new Chef’s Specials — Hokuriku Cabba-Chick and an Iced Matcha Latte — available now through May 31. These seasonal additions showcase the brand’s commitment to combining authentic flavors with modern culinary creativity. Leading the spring lineup is Hokuriku Cabba-Chick, a comforting ramen dish built on a clear chicken broth layered with pork back […]

Wild Eggs is cracking into a fresh round of menu updates, adding new breakfast and lunch items, a refreshed kids’ menu, and lowering drink prices.  The menu refresh, which hatches at participating locations in late February, comes as Wild Eggs celebrates the recent opening of its newest location in Evansville, Indiana. The restaurant opened Monday, […]