Hospitality Trends

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An exquisitely prepared Beijing duck served at a lavishly decorated table inside iDen's Beijing Duck House in New York City.

iDen’s Beijing Duck House Opens in NYC, Highlighting Luxury Trend

On September 1, 2026, iDen’s Beijing Duck House, a high-end duck restaurant, opened in New York City, taking over the prestigious former location of La Grenouille.

Marco Alves·September 2, 2026

Bartender performing tableside preparation of an elaborate zero-proof cocktail for intrigued guests at a modern restaurant.

Behind the Bar

The Rise of Zero-Proof Drinks in Hospitality is Changing Bartending

At Amada, a reimagined beverage program now includes interactive tableside cocktails, signaling a dramatic shift in how even non-alcoholic options are presented to guests.

Ezra Kaplan·August 6, 2026

Elegant counter-service restaurant interior with chefs plating food and happy patrons enjoying meals at the counter.

The Critic's Table

Counter service boosts fine dining sustainability and staff welfare

The owners of Tail Up Goat, a Michelin-starred fine-dining establishment, recently transformed their restaurant into Rye Bunny, a counter-service concept.

Ezra Kaplan·June 23, 2026

A modern cocktail bar with patrons enjoying drinks and food, showcasing the trend of bars becoming full-service restaurants.

The Test Kitchen

Defining Cocktail Bars: Restaurants, Glassware, and Expansion Trends

At Tavern Next Door, a new cocktail bar in Red Hook, you can snag the exact same dry-aged beef burger that made its sibling, Red Hook Tavern, famous, according to BKMAG .

Darius Williams·May 26, 2026