ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Alpharetta bar owner and "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer is looking to expand his restaurant concept, Taffer’s Tavern.

What we know:

Taffer recently attended the National Restaurant Association Show, where he explored emerging tech trends shaping the industry. One major focus at the event was "automated beverage solutions," including innovations like "Fizz-Bot," a machine capable of making 450 drinks per hour with up to 28 different flavors.

Despite the technological advances, Taffer said he isn’t rushing to replace bartenders with machines. Instead, he envisions Taffer’s Tavern as a place where customers can reconnect without the interference of technology.

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