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UNLOCK YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL AT BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO, MARCH 18-20, 2024

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LAS VEGAS – Early bird registration is officially open for the2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, which will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 18 – 20, 2024. Early bird registration tickets start at $119 and are available now through January 22, 2024. Early bird registration can be completed here.

Bar & Restaurant Expo is a truly immersive experience for the rapidly advancing food and beverage industry. With a unique goal of helping all levels of industry professionals unlock their profit potential, this important event will bring leading experts and national industry stakeholders together to share critical knowledge and know how, plus offer key solutions to the unique challenges facing the industry, and valuable insights on numerous aspects crucial to financial success.

Choose from four registration passes to Bar & Restaurant Expo that provide access to:

  • One central Expo Hall, combining both Bar & Restaurant Expo and World Tea Expo, featuring over 600 exhibitors to meet leading industry suppliers, sample a vast range of food and beverage products, test the latest technology trends, see live cooking demos, experience the new Cocktail Clubhouse, enjoy show-only exclusive offers, and much more.
  • A three-day conference program featuring presentations from top industry experts, in-depth workshops, masterclasses, new startup bootcamp, high profile keynotes, and off-site trainings all tailored to help owners and operators understand how they can maximize profitability.
  • Exciting networking opportunities, including new industry happy hours, meetups, USBG Shake It Up Bartender Competition, and amazing parties hosted at some of the top resorts that Vegas has to offer.

“We are thrilled to present an enhanced, immersive experience at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2024 as we further expand the educational and engagement opportunities to match the needs of today’s bar and restaurant industry,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of Bar & Restaurant Group. “Our focus on supporting operators and industry professionals in unlocking profit potential is key to accelerating future growth and employment opportunities, and we’re excited to welcome a wide range of national and international exhibitors, sponsors and attendees to Las Vegas in 2024.”

2024’s key sponsors will include: Carlsberg, Heineken, Diageo, Ritual Zero Proof, Padre Azul, Mark Anthony Brands, Amoretti, Topo Chico, Alaskan Leaders Seafood, Lower Foods, Land O’ Lakes Foodservice, Middleby, Ovention Inc, SpotOn, Savi X LG.

To account for programming taking place the day following St. Patrick’s Day, one of the industry’s most anticipated holidays, Bar & Restaurant’s workshop programming will now begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 18, rather than 12 p.m., to accommodate for travel time after the holiday.

Those interested in attending or exhibiting at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information. Additional details about the expo floor, educational workshops, masterclasses, speakers, nightlife activations and more will be announced in the coming months. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public. Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant Expo on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Press can register here https://www.xpressreg.net/media/start.php?sc=BREX0324.

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About Bar & Restaurant Expo

Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com and worldteanews.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Best Vodka and Vodka-Based Spirits We Discovered at the Bar And Restaurant Expo 2023

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This past March I attended the Bar and Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. As I have in the past, I wrote an article on all of our findings, and you can read that here on Eve’s Wine 101. As an addition to the article, I was given a few bottles of spirits for review, and this is the article on those: one vodka from New Zealand and distilled from whey, two bottles of different American vodkas that are distilled from corn and a final dessert vodka. I tasted them on my own, and again with friends. These are our collective notes:

VDKA 6100 Vodka

Distilled from Whey – promising no hangover – and made in New Zealand, this was new to me and I will be buying my next bottle. My gal pal said it was “totally freakin’ different” compared to a harsh vodka, with Mandarin orange notes and no burn on the palate. I also noted the citrus fruit and a sweet finish. This was one I went back to later and sipped on its own when the tasting was complete.

@VKDAVodka on Instagram

From their Facebook page:

Made with fresh seasonal whey and natural spring water from Reporoa, New Zealand, one of the most pristine places in the world. VDKA 6100 is finely distilled and filtered through a bed of carbon to eliminate all impurities. The result is a clean, light exceptionally smooth taste with hints of floral and citrus notes. VDKA 6100 is remarkably pure vodka that is gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by VDKA 6100, Manhasset, NY

https://www.facebook.com/VDKA6100

White Claw Vodka

Building on some undeniable brand awareness, White Claw, of hard seltzer fame, has distilled a very creamy vodka from corn. We found the nose to be light, the palate sweet, with a slight flavor of yellow corn and very balanced. This one surprised me. It was smooth enough that I could enjoy this alone, or in a cocktail.

@WhiteClaw on Instagram

From their website:

White ClawTM Spirits Premium Vodka. The world’s first Triple Wave Filtered™ vodka. Filtered three times using the pressure equal to a 30-foot wave, it’s vodka reimagined for a superior, smoother finish. Best served crashing over ice with soda at sunset.

https://www.whiteclaw.com/products/premium-vodka

Ringside Vodka

Distilled from corn this vodka was creamy, warming, with notes of white pepper, creamed corn and a long finish. I would like this in a cocktail or just a refreshing Vodka Tonic.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076182191159

https://www.ringsidevodka.com/

XXI Martinis Chocolate Peppermint (seasonal flavor)

So yummy, I wondered, could I put in my coffee? The ABV is low, but the flavor is high – full of yummy chocolate and peppermint. Perfect by itself, on the rocks, or with a little espresso for one of those popular Espresso Martinis we all know and love! At the last expo I fell in love with their Chocolate Martini!

https://www.facebook.com/xximartinis

From the website:

This is no simple confection. Decadent, dark, bittersweet chocolate and fresh, cool peppermint meet the pristine smoothness of premium vodka, transforming the simple martini into a masterpiece. Let the indulgence begin.

Chocolate Peppermint

Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in the first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 17k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Las Vegas Proof Awards, LA Wine Competition, Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.

Great Finds From the Bar and Restaurant Expo, And Pizza Expo Too!

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We’ve covered the Bar and Restaurant Expo and the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas for a few years now. Before I retired Eve Bushman Consulting I sat in many of the classes to keep up with the latest in the industry and share those updates and ideas with clients. I learned a lot, and while I took notes for my clients I also shared those notes in Eve’s Wine 101 for anyone.

Fast forward to the past few Covid years, with the event like all others being postponed and I decided to close my business with the move to Las Vegas (while keeping our home in Santa Clarita) in 2020. Now when I attend the Expos I focus on the new products as well as fresh ideas being introduced. Today’s article features everything we discovered at the recent 2023 shows.

Bar and Restaurant Expo

Sections were made for the Japanese Food and Beverage Showcase, Non Alcohol Chill Zone, Kitchen Equipment Showcase, a Tea Bar and The Bar for complementary cocktails and bites of food. If you want to see all of the exhibitors go here. And more details of the show are on their website: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/

At the Kickoff Party, held the night before the show opened, this was my social media post:

OMG, does it look like we had fun at the Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World for the Bar And Restaurant Expo’s Kickoff Party? We certainly did! And hold the phone – we discovered White Claw, of canned Hard Seltzer fame, is distilling their own slightly sweet and distilled-from-corn vodka! And then, I got to meet Soprano Boss “Vito” aka Actor/Chef Joe Gannascoli, and get a taste of Rocavaka vodka “the vodka that rocks” distilled from grapes! Then, one of my fave vodkas of the night was from New Zealand and distilled from Whey – VDKA 6100! Ringside vodka was a tasty one, also distilled from corn. Kurvball Whiskey was there, with their BBQ whisky this time in a Pineapple Margarita! Can’t wait to re-visit all of them at the show! (Photos from Kickoff Party are here.)

From the main event, this was my post:

Oh what a great Bar and Restaurant Expo! What looks good to you here? We had a fab time rubbing elbows with fellow industry friends like Troy Hooper as well as Duane Fernandez with Uncle Nearest, VDKA 6100 vodka, Ringside Vodka, White Claw vodka, trying new-to-me brands like Choya Japanese Liqueur, Mario’s Hard Espresso, XXI Martinis, Lux Ice Diamond Shapes, Rolling Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Black Infusions, Ohoro Gin, Middle West Spirits, the impressive ready-to-travel Blackbird drink cart, Food and Liquor from Mutual Trading and JFC International, Tillen Farms from Stonewall Kitchen, Koeze Co. chips and the best brand awareness via the PR%F Awards,…the list goes on! It’s just THE best event to discover the latest trends for bars and restaurants! (Photos from main event are here.)

We covered what we could – the vendors we met with are marked in bold here. Spirit, canned cocktail and beer vendors included 22 Salute Spirits & Coffee, Bare Zero Proof Spirits (zero proof being another growing category) Flavour Blaster, Heritage Distilling Co., Mario’s Hard Espresso, Middle West Spirits, Ole Smokey Distillery, ROCAVAKA, Sip Shine, Sugarlands Distilling Company and Takahashi Shuzo Co., Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, Waterbird Spirits and XXI Martinis, COOL CAT Cocktails, Margarita Man, Don Elias Premium Tequila, Asahi Beer, EZ-Jello Shots, Heineken and Meta Hard Elixir among others.

Sake brands included JFC International, Kikusui Sake USA, Mutual Trading Co., Hakutsuru Sake of America, Joto Sake/Kobrand Corp., Kubota Sake USA, Sake Generations Inc. and Takara Sake USA.

Find on Instagram:

@LuxIceUSA @Koeze_1910 @ChoyaUSA @WhiteClaw @Rocavaka @VDKA6100 @KurvballWhiskey @LuxIceUSA @xxiMartinis @MariosHardEspresso @Koeze_1910 @StonewallKitchen @Choya_USA @Black.Infusions @ProofAwards @UncleNearest @MiddlewestSpirits @JFCInternational @MutualTrading @BarAndRestaurantExpo

International Pizza Expo

For the first time, and I hope the last, I had to miss the Pizza Expo and relied on my husband, Eddie, who normally serves as photographer, to cover the event in full. With repeated instructions (we are married!) he was to take copious photos of anything interesting, and get samples if available for further review. He did great his first time out of the chute! We went over his photos and he was able to caption them for me on social media, as well as help with this post:

What happens when Eve’s Wine 101 Staff Photographer arrives at the International Pizza Expo without Eve? He does a full report! Check out the pics – starting with the Hot Wings gal – and cool video of chocolate Gelato topped with Calabrian chili olive oil and salt, and more pics of his favorite booths! Among the tasty treats you will want to see on the menu of your favorite pizza place also includes a Cheeseburger Pizza with what looks to have pickles, tomatoes, sausage and yellow cheese; Stanislaus Tomatoes Ravioli, a great table display of fresh vegetable toppings, Prosciutto and olive oils; Amoretti Premium Syrups – his fave was the uniquely flavored cream of pumpkin pie; an assortment of Italian red wines; Caputo Parmesan cheese and their own Semola pizza flour; tasty Jones cane sugar soda; Red Gold tomato ketchup; both Marzetti and Ken’s salad dressings; the always great Chef Paul Prudhomme Magic seasonings; Polly-O cheese; Columbus vegetable oils; Marin French Cheese Co and Grain Craft kitchen utensils! (Photos and video here.)

Find on Instagram:

@StanislausTomatoes @Amoretti @CaputoFlour @JonesSodaCo @RedGoldTomatoes @Marzetti @KensDressings @MagicSeasoningBlends @Polly_OCheese @Columbus_veg_oils @MarinFrenchCheese @PizzaExpo

Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in the first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 17k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Las Vegas Proof Awards, LA Wine Competition, Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.

BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO 2023 TO PRESENT INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL PAVILION OF 50 JAPANESE FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

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LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, will introduce the first International Pavilion of Food and Beverage Products at this year’s event, featuring the expo’s first Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase.

Sponsored by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), the Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase will present an exciting mix of Japanese products, flavors, and globally renowned specialties from 50 leading international suppliers. Attendees will be treated to delicious food and beverage samples and will have the opportunity to learn how to incorporate these key products into versatile menu items and creative beverage offerings.

“The Government of Japan is excited for the opportunity to present at this year’s Bar & Restaurant Expo, our first ever Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase at this event” said Osamu Taki, chief executive director of JETRO Los Angeles, “We strongly believe the Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase will have a great impact on the traditional bar and restaurant scene by teaching industry professionals how to incorporate the latest trends in Japanese cuisine.”

This experience will showcase traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages including sake and shochu – which have a rich 500-year history in Japanese cuisine, plus many renowned food products including wagyu beef, ramen, takoyaki and more. Attendees can also sample Japanese products that are new to the U.S. market, including dried sweet potato and baked sweet potato. With more than 20,000 Japanese restaurants currently operating in the United States, JETRO and MAFF look forward to promoting the unique and exciting specialties the country has to offer to the culinary world at this year’s expo.

“The addition of the Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase demonstrates the expanding global influence of Bar & Restaurant Expo, and the appetite for new products, different experiences, and fresh ideas to help fuel the growth of the bar & restaurant industry”, said Tim McLucas, Vice President of Bar & Restaurant Group, Questex. “We are excited to welcome so many Japanese companies, products and connections to the 2023 event in partnership with JETRO and MAFF.”

In addition to the International Pavilion, Bar & Restaurant Expo will offer attendees exclusive access to leading suppliers launching new and exciting products, endless networking opportunities and the latest industry topics and trends through an array of expert speakers, educational workshops, offsite trainings and amazing nightlife events. View the current exhibitor list and floorplan here.

Those interested in attending the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo can find more information about the expo and purchase tickets at https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the public.

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About Bar & Restaurant Expo

Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces VIBE Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.

BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO 2023 NIGHTLIFE AND NETWORKING EVENTS

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LAS VEGAS – Bar & Restaurant Expo, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, will offer unique networking and nightlife events for registered attendees at some of Las Vegas’ most popular nightlife destinations with complimentary beverages and entertainment. Platinum Party tickets are included with the purchase of VIP Passes and Expo + Party Passes, or they can be purchased as an add-on. 

Monday, March 27

Welcome Kickoff Party at Ayu Dayclub

6:00p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Guests can kick off the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo at Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World. The Welcome Kickoff Party is open to all attendees and is the perfect opportunity to meet with new suppliers, sample beverages, and listen to live music under the stars at the outdoor venue inspired by the beauty and harmonious atmosphere of Southeast Asia’s idyllic islands. Sponsors include Benchmark Beverage Company, Constellation Brands, Diageo, Edge Energy rink, Heineken, International Tea Importers, Ringside Vodka, Ritual Zero Proof, Rocavaka Vodka, Kurvball Whiskey, Uber Eats, Whip Shots, White Claw, and more.

Platinum Party at JEWEL Nightclub

9:00 p.m. -11:00p.m.

The party will continue on Monday at JEWEL Nightclub inside ARIA Resort & Casino. The elevated and intimate space serves as a luxurious backdrop for entertainment by some of today’s hottest DJs and live performances. Attendees can enjoy complimentary drinks from Bar & Restaurant Expo sponsors including ADJ, Constellation Brands, Corona Premier, Diageo, Don Julio Primavera, Don Julio Rosado, Fresca Mixed, Modelo, Rocavaka Vodka, Uber Eats and White Claw.

Tuesday, March 28

First Time Attendee Happy Hour at Gatsby’s

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Open only to first-time attendees of Bar & Restaurant Expo or World Tea Conference & Expo, guests are invited to mix and mingle with industry colleagues, the Advisory Board and Questex staff at Gatsby’s inside Resorts World. Complimentary beverages will be provided.

Platinum Party at OMNIA Nightclub

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticketed attendees can head to OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace Tuesday night for the final Platinum Party of the year. Guests can take in the stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip from the nightclub’s gorgeous al fresco terrace or dance the night away inside OMNIA’s main room where music pulsates throughout. Sponsors include Atmosphere, Buchanan’s Pineapple, Constellation Brands, Corona Premier, Diageo, Edge Energy Drink, Fresca Mixed, Modelo, Rocavaka Vodka, Top Chico, Uber Eats, Captain Morgan and White Claw.

Those interested in attending the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo can find more information about the expo and purchase tickets at www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the public.

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About Bar & Restaurant Expo

Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.

BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO 2023 ANNOUNCES EXPO HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY SPONSORS

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LAS VEGAS– Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators, is excited to announce its key sponsors and expo highlights for the 2023 show. Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, 2023, new expo hall features, including the Non Alc Chill Zone, will join highly popular interactive experiences including NxT, the Restaurant Zone, The Bistro, Tea Bar, and more.

2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo Hall Floor Highlights Include:

The Bar- Hosted by beverage and operations professional, Chris Hopkins, The Barisan immersive experience, diving deep into the future of all things cocktails. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with mixologists, industry suppliers and leaders who will demonstrate ways for beverage professionals to achieve growth behind the bar. Guests can also sample inspirational new beverage recipes and test new products and equipment. 

NxT- NxT, pronounced “next”, is an experience at the forefront of innovation for the hospitality industry and showcases the very latest food and drink trends. Featured experiences include the new Non Alc Chill Zone, Power Talks addressing current industry challenges, live music, food and beverage sampling, plus the coveted Industry Excellence Awards ceremony.

Non Alc Chill Zone- New for 2023, attendees can experience the fastest growing trend in the beverage industry at the Non Alc Chill Zone.  As non-alcoholic beverages become increasingly popular, the Non Alc Chill Zone is an educational and interactive experience where attendees can sample the latest and most innovative zero proof beverages on the market. All beverages are complimentary and included with any registration pass.

Restaurant Zone– TheRestaurant Zoneis 15,000 square feet of space comprised of several distinct activations includingthe new Kitchen Equipment Showcase, powered by Middleby; The Food & Beverage Innovation Center and The Bistro. The Restaurant Zone also boasts a dedicated floor featuring the latest products and innovations.

  • The Kitchen Equipment Showcase, powered by Middleby, will bring together a wide variety of the newest, in-demand electric technology and ventless equipment for your kitchens.
  • The Food & Beverage Innovation Center will feature live, dynamic cooking demonstrations led by a team of top chefs. There will be 10 educational sessions over two days demonstrating the latest culinary techniques, and sampling of each dish to 500 attendees per session.
  • The Bistro invites VIP Pass attendees to dine at the 50-seat restaurant to gain a full-service experience of new food menu items, drinks and test drive the latest technology solutions.

Tea Bar- Bar & Restaurant Expo attendees also have access to the World Tea Expo floor, which will feature Tea Bar. Tea Bar is a dynamic experience showcasing the versatility and value of tea in multiple different products including cocktails, RTDs, plus new innovations within the tea industry.

Featured key sponsors of this year’s Bar & Restaurant Expo include:

  • Constellation Brands
  • Carlsberg
  • Heineken
  • Diageo
  • White Claw
  • Uber Eats
  • Middleby
  • True Manufacturing
  • Perlick
  • Savi Controls
  • Rocavaka Vodka
  • SpotOn
  • QubicaAMF Worldwide LLC

A full list of sponsors for the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo can be found here.

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About Bar & Restaurant Expo

Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

BAR AND RESTAURANT EXPO INTRODUCES “HOSPITALITY REIMAGINED” THEME FOR 2023 CONFERENCE

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LAS VEGAS – Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, 2023, the Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar & Show, will introduce the theme Hospitality Reimagined to its dedicated conference. The conference will bring together the top hospitality experts to share real-world experience and advice as restaurant owners, operators, and professionals aim to learn, grow, and succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

The Hospitality Reimagined conference program will include all new educational topics, masterclasses and case studies featuring an array of subjects that address real-world solutions for staffing, marketing and branding, supply chain challenges, customer revenue drivers, and much more. Bar & Restaurant Expo has also introduced its 2023 speakers featuring restaurant and bar owners, mixologists, chefs, beverage directors, and more.

2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo Speakers include:

Mia Mastroianni

Celebrity Mixologist & Consultant

Speaker Session: Raise the Bar

Jason Santos

Chef/Owner Buttermilk & Bourbon          

Speaker Session: Creating Innovative Concepts and Brands of the Future Today: Grow Your Brand While Increasing Revenue

Phil Wills            

Co-Founder, Spirits in Motion                     

Speaker Session: Raise the Bar

Christine Wiseman        

Beverage Director, Bar Lab                          

Speaker Session: 2023 Cocktail Trends to Boost Bar Sales and Grow Your Market

Adrian Lipscombe          

Chef/Owner, Uptowne Cafe and Bakery

Speaker Session: Survival Strategies for Independent Restaurants: Collaboration, Community & Partnerships

David Kaplan    

Founder/Owner, Death & Co, Gin & Luck               

Speaker Session: Ready to Launch: Bar Strategies for Profitability and Scaling Up Operations

Derek Brown    

Mindful Mixologist, The Drink Company                

Speaker Session: 2023 Cocktail Trends to Boost Bar Sales and Grow Your Market

Erica Barret       

Owner, SOCU Kitchen    

Speaker Session: Creating Innovative Restaurant Concepts and Brands of the Future Today: Grow Your Brand While Increasing Revenue

Anjali Kundra    

Co-Founder and Vice President, Partender

Speaker Session: No Dogma – A Work/Life Masterclass for Small to Large Businesses

Shannon Mustipher      

Author, Spirits Educator, Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails

Speaker Session: 2023 Cocktail Trends to Boost Bar Sales and Grow Your Market

Philip Speer      

Culinary Director/ Operating Partner, Assembly Hospitality          

Speaker Session: Creating Innovative Restaurant Concepts and Brands of the Future Today: Grow Your Brand While Increasing Revenue

Travis Tober      

Co-Owner, Nickel City    

Speaker Session: Ready to Launch: Bar Strategies for Profitability and Scaling Up Operations

Art Sutley           

Director of Strategic Accounts, Savage & Cooke Distillery

Speaker Session: Raise the Bar

Ebony Austin    

Owner, Nouveau Bar & Grill        

Speaker Session: Introducing New Menu Items and Service Models that Boost Profits

Jabin Troth        

CEO, Licensed to Distill

Speaker Session: Your Social Content Should Be As Good As Your Cocktails

Bar & Restaurant Expo is the nation’s most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators. The event offers exclusive access to leading suppliers launching new and exciting products, endless networking opportunities and the latest industry topics and trends through an array of expert speakers, educational workshops, offsite trainings, and amazing nightlife events. Join thousands of industry professionals to learn, network and grow the industry.

Those interested in attending the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information or to register. Additional details about the expo floor, educational workshops, nightlife activations and more will be announced in the coming months. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.

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About Bar & Restaurant Expo

Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.