Experiential Dining
6 articles
Trends
Why Americans Are Paying More for Pickleball and Dining Experiences
OpenTable reports a staggering 46 percent year-over-year rise in experiential dining from 2024 to 2025, signaling a seismic shift in how Americans choose to socialize and spend their leisure dollars.
Theo Ashford·September 6, 2026
Experiences
What is Immersive Dining and Why is it Changing Culinary Trends?
The global immersive dining market, valued at USD 7.
Camila Roque·September 5, 2026
Food & Drink
New restaurants open across the U.S. in July food and drink news
In July 2026, a Michelin-starred chef unveiled a vegan fine-dining restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska.
Camila Roque·July 30, 2026
Food & Drink
Top 3 Best New Food Halls and Culinary Markets
In South San Francisco, Omakase World Market, a new 50,000-square-foot food hall, has opened.
Camila Roque·June 17, 2026
Experiences
Experiential Dining Trends Redefining Cuisine in 2026
Average ticket prices for experiential dining globally surged by 17% in 2024, fueled by AI-personalized menus and projection-mapped environments, reports Virtuemarketresearch .
Theo Ashford·April 20, 2026
Experiences
Experiential Dining Trends Surge, Reshaping the Food and Drink Industry
Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a skillet of bubbling cheese sauce cradling a burger, isn't just a dish; it's a phenomenon.
Theo Ashford·April 18, 2026