Bar & Restaurant Expo

04/08/2026

THC-infused beverages are now a booming market that bar and restaurant operators need to consider stocking. Read on to learn about the opportunity awaiting bars & restaurants, as well as how they can start to introduce these beverages.

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A billion-dollar market has quietly emerged from the intersection of cannabis policy reform, changing consumer habits, and a sharp pivot by h**p producers. | THC-infused beverages, once a niche curiosity, are now a booming market that bar and restaurant operators need to consider stocking.

04/06/2026

What happens when Bar & Restaurant sits down with Roy Choi? A refreshingly honest conversation about leadership, perspective, and the realities of today’s hospitality industry.

In this exclusive interview, Roy shares his take on staying grounded, leading with intention, and why he’s not buying into all the fear around the industry right now. Read the interview: https://loom.ly/GaA2AgU

After his inspiring keynote at the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News Executive Editor Ashley Bray sat down for a one-on-one interview with chef and author Roy Choi. | The Kogi founder on why the doom and gloom misses the bigger picture — and what independent operators should be lea...

04/03/2026

First-time guests are easy. Turning them into regulars? That’s where the real work begins.

At Bar & Restaurant Expo, Mia Mastroianni, Art Sutley & Phil Wills broke down the three things that keep guests coming back — and no, it’s not just your menu. Read the formula: https://loom.ly/s4Ag1gc

The question every bar and restaurant owner secretly wrestles with isn't about the menu or the cocktail list. | One of the highest attended sessions at the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo explored how to keep customers coming back by using a three-pillar model — authenticity, consistency, and personali...

03/31/2026

What makes a concept last?

At Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026, Roy Choi shared unfiltered thoughts on food, purpose, burnout, and building something people connect with on a deeper level.

If you’re an operator thinking about what keeps guests coming back, this one’s worth the read: https://loom.ly/mPViwSE

Chef and author Roy Choi took to the keynote stage for a very candid conversation at the 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo. | At the Bar & Restaurant Expo's second keynote, Aisha Tyler led Roy Choi in conversation about creativity, failure, and what it means to build something that lasts.

03/30/2026

Operators, you do not need a massive marketing budget to build a brand people remember.

At Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026, Mike Cessario, Founder & CEO of Liquid Death, broke down what actually cuts through today’s noise — and it comes down to three things.

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Marketing has always been a sticking point with many independent bar and restaurant owners. It rarely has a dedicated person—never mind a team—behind it. | At the Bar & Restaurant Expo's opening keynote, Mike Cessario of Liquid Death explains why originality and authenticity wins over big market...

03/25/2026

That’s a wrap on Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026!

Thank you to the operators, suppliers, speakers, and hospitality leaders who made this week unforgettable.

See you next year 🥂

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03/25/2026

New products. Fresh ideas. Big brands. Real inspiration for bars and restaurants. 

Day 2 at delivered. From the Expo Hall to Mike Cessario of Liquid Death’s keynote and meaningful connections at our VIP parties, operators closed out the day with new tools to grow their business.

Expo Hall is open today from 11AM–4PM at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall for the final day — come see it before we wrap!

03/25/2026

“I realized I could be whoever I wanted to be — but still be rooted in food.”

That message hit hard during keynote with at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026.

Roy shared the highs, the setbacks, and the moments that shaped his path — being laid off, losing everything, burning bridges, and ultimately finding his way back through food, culture, and connection.

What made his story so powerful was the reminder that failure isn’t always the end of the road. Sometimes it’s the thing that pushes you toward the idea, purpose, or path you were actually meant for.

Expo Hall is open today from 11AM–4PM! Come on down to the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall before we wrap up.

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03/25/2026

We made the news 🎥

Thank you to FOX5 Las Vegas for stopping by Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026 and capturing the energy inside the Expo Hall — including a conversation with Aisha Tyler about Losophe.

Expo Hall is open today until 4PM for the final day — come see it before we wrap! Grab your pass at barandrestaurantexpo.com



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Thousands of hospitality professionals gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday, March 24, for the 40th annual Bar and Restaurant Expo.

03/25/2026

Last chance to explore the Expo Hall.

🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 LV Convention Center, South Hall

03/25/2026

Don’t miss today’s keynote at 10AM featuring:

🔥 Roy Choi
🎤 Aisha Tyler

Insights, stories, and inspiration from two incredible voices. Join us at the LV Convention Center, South Hall.