Basil Dean, executive chef at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, reflects on three decades in the hospitality industry. He shares what it takes to lead nine dining concepts at the island destination and how he uses his global experience to mentor the next generation of chefs. He also dives into the importance of trust and consistency in the kitchen, and why his legacy is built on giving back to the talent that supports him.
Shift4 and Jon Taffer Launch $100,000 Rescue Mission for Restaurants
Shift4, the global commerce technology provider powering the experience economy, announced the launch of its third Shift4 Rescue Mission contest, partnering once again with hospitality expert and Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer. The program will award $100,000 to a community-focused restaurant or bar owner facing operational and financial challenges. Applications open today for restaurant owners nationwide seeking support to revitalize […]
Episcope Hospitality to Debut Italian Listening Lounge and Café in Crystal City, Virginia
Episcope Hospitality will soon open two new dining experiences in Northern Virginia: Altitude, a chef-driven Italian restaurant featuring a world-class wine list, bespoke cocktails, and vinyl library set in a state-of-the-art listening room; and Constellation, an all-day café and gourmet market for sipping, snacking, or dining. Located in JBG SMITH’s reimagined 2011 Crystal Drive, Altitude […]
The Greene Turtle Announces Beverage Specials Ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Greene Turtle announced a summer promotion tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, featuring limited-time beverage specials, menu additions and viewing party offerings in partnership with Michelob Ultra and Truly. Running from June 11 through July 19, the promotion includes discounted drink offerings such as $4 Truly Wild Berry beverages, $5 tall Michelob Ultra […]
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Names Shannon Tebay Director of Mixology
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Tebay as its new Director of Mixology, bringing nearly two decades of hospitality expertise, global influence, and a refined creative philosophy to one of the most expansive beverage programs in the hospitality industry. With a career defined by both technical precision and […]
Twin Peaks Launches Soccer Sweepstakes Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Twin Peaks Restaurant is launching “Go for Goal Giveaway,” a national sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win exclusive experiences tied to this summer’s 2026 international soccer tournament. The campaign will include lodge activations and themed promotions throughout the competition. The tournament is expected to draw billions of viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched […]
PLANTA Refocuses Business Around Expanding U.S. Footprint
PLANTA, the chef-driven plant-based restaurant brand known for redefining modern dining, today announced a strategic transition to sharpen its focus on continued growth and expansion across the United States. As part of this evolution, operation of the Toronto Yorkville and Queen West locations concluded on May 19, 2026. Founded in Toronto in 2016, PLANTA built […]
Illinois Restaurant Association Lauds Two-Year Tip Credit Freeze
The Illinois Restaurant Association released the following statement in response to the passage of today’s ordinance regarding the tip credit. “The Illinois Restaurant Association maintains its firm opposition to the elimination of the tip credit. Our position is rooted in the proven benefits we have seen firsthand for both servers and operators. Over the past […]
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