#experiential-dining

#experiential-dining

The Malibu Barbie Café - a ticketed dining experience tied to the Barbie brand - is set to open April 17 at 101 S. Market St., near Faneuil Hall. Organizers say the café will be modeled after the beachside look of 1970s Malibu, the era when Malibu Barbie was first introduced. The project, a collaboration between Bucket Listers and Mattel, has previously run in cities including New York, Miami, Chicago, Austin, and Las Vegas.

If you thought Myrtle Beach was just funnel cakes, mini golf, and sunburns, think again. The Grand Strand is getting a serious glow-up in 2026, and the food and beverage industry is leading the charge. We're talking Guy Fieri's largest entertainment concept yet, Tennessee's favorite distillery heading south, a 100-foot roller coaster, and enough live music to make Nashville jealous.

When it comes to delivering unforgettable guest experiences in the food and beverage industry, leadership matters. FACE Amusement Group isn't just filling a position: they're making a statement about where Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown is headed. The 43,000-square-foot immersive family entertainment destination, developed in partnership with the Emmy Award-winning chef, author, and television personality Guy Fieri, has quickly become a must-visit attraction in key tourism markets including Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The restaurant industry is cooking up some serious changes for 2025, and if you're not keeping up, you're getting left behind. From AI-powered kitchens to immersive dining experiences that make Instagram look basic, this year's trends are all about working smarter, not harder: while giving customers something they can't get at home. Let's dive into the ten hottest trends shaping the food and beverage industry right now, based on insights from the National Restaurant Association's latest research and what we're seeing on the ground.

Cibo Detroit has completely reimagined its dining concept with a brand-new menu that launched October 1, 2025, putting "Social Dining Experience" at the heart of everything they do. Located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Detroit, this isn't just another menu refresh: it's a fundamental shift toward shareable plates, family-style dining, and interactive experiences that transform meals into celebrations.