Market Watch

Every issue features new product launches, restaurant and bar openings, innovative retail concepts and unique promotions for on- and off-premise establishments.

Market Watch

THROUGH THE GLASS

First and Only Ernest Gallo Interview Footage Released

ERNEST GALLO SPEAKS

OPENINGS

NEW PRODUCTS

SIZZLING HOT • Despite supply chain issues, business is good

To-Go Cocktails Carve Out Key Revenue Share • In some restaurants and bars, the to-go drinks business now accounts for as much as 15% of sales

New Zealand Wine Benefits from Growth Among Challenges • While demand for New Zealand wines remains strong, supply issues—like shipping delays and a strong but small 2021 harvest—pose challenges and have suppliers scrambling to keep up

Instant Gratification • On-demand delivery has become a rapidly growing sales channel for retailers

Bright and Bubbly • Highballs and Spritzes are refreshing crowd pleasers

BLOCKBAR: Creating a Marketplace for Drinks Brand NFTs • The cryptocurrency phenomenon moves into drinks

Embracing Heritage, Embracing Change • A mainstay in upscale casual Asian dining, P.F. Chang’s continues to wow guests with its upbeat bar and creative cocktails

Seltzer’s On-Premise SURGE • After dominating drinks sales off-premise during the pandemic, alcoholic seltzers are gaining ground in restaurants and bars

In A Pickle • Mixologists find unique salty and savory components by adding pickle brine to cocktails

Family Restaurants Look To Beer • The big chains seek to boost afternoon and evening traffic

People Person • At Vestry in New York City, Hugo Peña shows off his passion for hospitality

NEWS

ON THE MOVE

PARTING SHOT