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CPK, Pieology and Donatos riff on pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2024

Taste Tracker: Cocktail creativity at Firebirds and BJ’s; Starbucks and Dutch Bros go for the pink; Valentine sweets at MOD Pizza, Tous les Jours and Yogurtland; and still time for Super Bowl at Sugarfire.

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Sweetheart deals at IHOP, Chick-fil-A and Dunkin'

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2024

Taste Tracker: Sonic and Bad Daddy’s choose pork; things get cheesier at Noodles; BurgerFi adds a movie-inspired burger; and menus get dressed in hearts for Valentine’s Day.

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Auntie Anne's, Hardee's and Cinnabon stir up some menu fun

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2024

Taste Tracker: Blaze Pizza adds meatballs; Mendocino Farms and Carvel dig plants; brisket is back at Taco Cabana; and Tropical Smoothie Café brings a taste of the tropics.

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Comfort foods warm the menu at Ninety Nine Restaurants, Habit Burger and Fazoli's

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

Taste Tracker: Bowls trend at Honeygrow and Zaxby’s; BJ's, Paris Baguette and Cinnaholic hit the sweet spot; Starbird goes Vietnamese while Shake Shack opts for Korean; and more menu news of the week.

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Pizza Hut customers get a little swice on their slice with new LTO

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

The chain’s latest research and trends are guiding the culinary team toward the flavors and pizza styles most in demand.

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Food truck-inspired LTOs drive Brass Tap's new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2024

Behind the Menu: The 10 new items feature on-trend flavors, smaller portions and value pricing—all presented to look Instagram-ready.

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Panera, IHOP and Snooze introduce winter warmers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2024

Taste Tracker: Bowls rule at Bojangles; Walk-Ons, Smalls Sliders and PJ’s Coffee kick off Mardi Gras; health is on the menu at Next Level Burger and Nekter Juice Bar; and more food and drink news of the week.

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New year, new chicken specials at KFC, Biscuitville and El Pollo Loco

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: Winter specials warm up Bonefish Grill; Dunkin’ and Salt & Straw chill out; MOD Pizza and Papa Johns tout new pies; and more menu news of the week.

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