When it comes to creating a memorable dining experience, food and service often get all the credit. But there’s another ingredient working quietly in the background: music. Restaurants that take the ...

Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. By Alyson Krueger Simon Kim knows exactly how many beats per minute ...

Ever since operetta composer Victor Herbert sued Shanley’s restaurant in New York in 1917 to force it to pay for playing his song on a player-piano, songwriters and music publishers have depended on ...