8 beverage trends to watch NRN senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn checked out the latest drinks on the show floor. Here’s what caught his eye.
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Veteran editors from Restaurant Business and Nation’s Restaurant News break down the latest trends in restaurant menus
Cannabis drinks
Mushroom-infused drinks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3RfSymdJA0
Dirty soda
Yuzu
Culinary innovation at the 2025 Restaurant Show
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Co-hosts Pat Cobe of Restaurant Business and Bret Thorn of Nation’s Restaurant News chat about the highlights from the 2025 Restaurant Show and share an interview with Kyle Knall, chef-owner of Birch in Milwaukee. 33 min
Pistachio “coffee”
Spicy soft drinks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymu2p_LuOU
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Cannabis drinks make a splash Co-host Bret Thorn welcomes Heather Lalley of Restaurant Business, Supermarket News and CSP to the podcast to discuss the rapid growth of cannabis drinks at the 2025 Restaurant Show and what restau- rants and retailers need to know about this fast-evolv- ing market. 46 min
Matcha
Lighter roast espresso
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