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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chipotle abd Smoothie King tap into health; Wienerschnitzel, Crumbl and Pinkbox invite indulgence; Taco Bell tests chicken wings and the Patty Melt returns to Sonic.

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Noodles & Company launches low-carb, high-protein LEANguini

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

The new pasta, developed by the fast casual’s culinary team, is in test in select markets this month.

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Restaurants are filling their menus with smoke

By Nancy Kruse on Jan. 04, 2022

State of the Plate: Chefs are smoking everything in the latest menu trend, from brisket to cocktails and even ice cream.

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Top menu trends of 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

As America emerged from pandemic restrictions, some 2020 food and drink trends strengthened while new ones gained ground.

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What the Industry’s soothsayers are predicting in 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

Restaurant and hotel brands, professional trendologists, industry groups and food companies are all having a say in what the next year will bring. We culled through the reports to find the common threads.

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As the year winds down, easy-to-execute, easy-to-eat items steer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2021

Taste Tracker: Grimaldi’s and Papa Johns riff on pizza; new takes on Mexican icons at Taco Cabana and Dickey’s; Jack in the Box and Wings Over spin chicken sandwiches; and winter flavors stand out across the board.

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