menus

Alabama eyes source-disclosure requirements for seafood

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2024

Under a bill introduced this week, restaurants would be required to disclose the countries of origin for all seafood that's sold, along with whether it was wild-caught or farmed.

Food

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.

Marketing

Healthier eating may be a menu’s font size away

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2024

Size matters when it comes to listing calorie counts, as customers may be more likely to choose a menu item when nutrition info is printed in a larger typeface.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Premium

Food

The Trader Joe's effect: How the grocery chain is a gateway to global flavors for restaurant customers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2024

With its accessible and affordable array of international products, Trader Joe’s opens consumers’ palates to unfamiliar cuisines. But it can work both ways, say operators—restaurants also provide taste experiences that benefit retail sales.

Food

How Esmé marries art and food for a Michelin-starred dining experience

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2024

The husband-wife team behind the Chicago restaurant infuse it with their dual passions.

Food

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.

Beverage