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From Sana’a to Seoul: The Global Coffee Trends Taking Over U.S. Coffee Shops
Tahini, bananas, clouds, and whipped cream crowns are driving some serious FOMO—and coffee sales
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“Secret” Serving Windows Are Everywhere Now—And They're Not Just Pouring Wine
Inspired by Florence’s historic wine windows, restaurants and brands are putting a modern spin on an old-world creation
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Here's What You Missed In July
The latest social media fueled restaurant trends, stretchy ice cream + menu dishes sure to sell - plus a look back at the hits and misses from our 2025…

July 2025

Labubu Food, Super Bowl for The Girlies, and Table 43 is Missing
F&B operators are toying with Labubu dolls, the rise of Love Island watch parties, and the latest EGC trend taking over TikTok | Ok, Boomer #7
Our 2025 Hospitality Trends Report: A Midyear Check-In
What's taken off, what’s still simmering, and where the next breakthroughs are bubbling up.
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7 New Menu Classics: Proven Crowd-Pleasers Sure to Sell
Niche Hits That Have Become Menu Must-Haves
The Ice Cream “Stretch” is the Next Cheese Pull
Why Chewy Middle Eastern Ice Cream is Poised to Take Over Your Social Feed
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Here's What You Missed In June
Over-the-top tableside presentations, new trends in naming, mahjong madness, and 5 big social media mistakes

June 2025

Gen Z is Doomscrolling on Doordash
Plus: Fridge Cigs and "Something To Take The Edge Off" | Ok, Boomer #6
Tableside Dishes Are Back—and Better Than Ever
14 Showstopping Presentations That Drive Buzz—and Check Averages
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Name Drop: Breaking the Old Rules in Restaurant Naming
The secret to a restaurant name that actually sticks? It’s not what you’ve been told.
Mahjong Tournaments Are The New Trivia Night
Not your Grandma's Game: Cocktails, Playlists and a Whole New Vibe
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