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Culver's, Burgerville, Dutch Bros and BJ's sweeten up the menu

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2023

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell goes big on breakfast; White Castle turns up the heat; Newk’s gets into the spring spirit; and desserts, bowls and brunch make menu news.

Food

Qdoba chef Katy Velazquez taps her travels in Mexico to innovate the menu—but will never touch the chain's signature queso

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 13, 2023

Velazquez uses her experience working with chef Rick Bayless to add authenticity to dishes, balancing that with a sense of fun.

Food

How Aaron Taylor and Atlas Restaurant Group are revitalizing fine dining in Baltimore

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

As corporate chef-partner overseeing 27 restaurants, Taylor designs menus for everyone’s taste, from a $9 burger to a $162 Japanese Wagyu porterhouse steak.

Food

Smokey Bones turns brunch into an all-day event on Sundays

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

The new Sunday menu plays off the restaurant’s innovative way with meat but pays equal attention to fan-favorite cocktails.

Food

Tots are threatening to take over menu territory from french fries

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 04, 2023

The crispy tater nuggets are showing up in many flavor variations and showing off their versatility as appetizers, sides and snacks—from fast-food restaurants to steakhouses.

Food

Next-gen cookie brands push the envelope on flavor

By Nancy Kruse on Apr. 03, 2023

Nancy Kruse: RB's menu trends columnist examines the new generation of cookie brands, such as Crumbl Cookies and Insomnia Cookies. These concepts, including some local operators, are bringing new flavors and sensibilities into the segment.

Food

Appeal to diners by adding craveable Mexican options to the menu

Sponsored content from our partner Sigma Foodservice USA on Mar. 31, 2023

Consumers looking for global flavor love familiar Mexican flavors—check out exciting ways to add more globally inspired options to the menu.

Workforce

Where have all the pastry chefs gone?

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 30, 2023

Fine-dining restaurants are still hiring, but pastry teams and dessert menus have been downsized, leaving baking pros to find alternative employers or venture out on their own.

Food

Remembering the great product bombs of the past

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: With Starbucks promising yet another breakthrough menu introduction, the time is right to see how past promised game-changers actually fared.

Food

42 foods and beverages shaping what's next on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 22, 2023

The National Restaurant Association Show’s 2023 FABI award winners showcase the most influential new foodservice products and trends.

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