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Truck Tacos

The taco has become a staple of the multi-cultural food truck scene. While some trucks dispense more traditional versions of this favorite street food, others are selling unique hybrids that meld Mexican flavors with other cuisines or local ingredients.

Let the kids decide

Childrens' opinions are a powerful part of the dining decision, not only for fast-food restaurants, but also for casual-dining chains that appeal particularly to families.

The limitless possibilities of making a meal between two slices of bread have catapulted the sandwich into new menu territory. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches still dominate, but these days, bars and late night menus are featuring mini ethnic sandwiches and full-service restaurants tout overstuffed dinner-size versions.

Mellow yellow or spicy brown, this reliable condiment dresses up a hot dog or adds spark to a sauce.

The breakfast daypart represents $57 billion a year to restaurants, and it’s projected to grow at an annual rate of 13 percent through 2014.

Call it the case of the missing crabcakes.

While these sweet, mild onions are the pride of the state, chefs around the country eagerly await the first spring crops. They are deep-frying rings, garnishing burgers, creating relishes and finding plenty of tasty applications for the famous Vidalia onion.

Americans are demanding greater cheese variety and excitement, and menu makers are milking the possibilities.

Here are some of the ideas, trends and smart strategies we heard that could help all foodservice operators, regardless of their channel.

COP beef, poultry, pork, seafood and occasionally even dairy have been driving patrons to restaurants and attracting their attention, despite mad cow disease...

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