Hospitality
5 articles

The Table
The Modern Sommelier's Strategic Role and Value
The presence of a sommelier increases wine sales by 11.
Ryo Hashimoto·June 28, 2026

Drink
Top 5 Wine Bars Redefining the Experience in the US
At 'The Sommelier's Cloud' in Austin, guests don VR headsets to 'visit' vineyards before tasting.
Ryo Hashimoto·June 24, 2026

City Guides
Restaurants embrace counter service to boost sustainability in 2026
Faced with soaring post-pandemic costs, one restaurant owner is betting on a counter-service model to provide competitive wages and healthcare for employees, even as it reduces overall staff numbers.
Elif Kaya·June 23, 2026

The Table
What is the sommelier role in modern fine dining guest experience?
A sommelier at a top restaurant does more than recommend a bottle; they act as a storyteller, educator, sales strategist, and sensory guide, managing a complex operation that directly impacts the esta
Ryo Hashimoto·June 8, 2026

City Guides
Equestrian themes gallop into upscale hospitality for 2026
Pony's, a new cocktail bar, is set to open in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Elif Kaya·June 4, 2026