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KFC finally cracks the sandwich code

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

The chain’s new sandwich and fries have given the company a big lift this year. But it’s been helped along by its buckets.

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At Worlds of Flavor, food memories drive innovation

 By Nancy Kruse on Dec. 01, 2021

State of the Plate: Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse reports from the Culinary Institute of America’s Worlds of Flavor Conference, which provided a taste of the Americas.

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Craft high-margin meals with authentic global flavors

Sponsored content from our partner Sigma Foodservice USA on Nov. 30, 2021

Consumers are seeking authentic global flavors on quick-service and fast-casual restaurant menus, and they are willing to pay a premium for these culinary experiences. “Global flavors are among the...

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Restaurant menus warm up with winter specials

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2021

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s Italian spin on comfort; hearty Mexican fare at Abuelo’s and Taco John’s; Smashburger partners with Rick Bayless; and holiday-ready sweet treats.

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Going local may help untangle meat supply chain kinks

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 23, 2021

Sourcing beef and pork from smaller local producers will alleviate some supply chain headaches. And it’s not necessarily more expensive.

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Texas Roadhouse now sells steak online

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 22, 2021

Customers can order ready-to-grill meats from its newly unveiled Butcher Shop website.

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Why one meat-loving restaurant owner is on the plant-based bandwagon

Sponsored content from our partner Incogmeato® by MorningStar Farms® on Nov. 22, 2021

“Non-meat options are no longer only for vegetarians or vegans. In my restaurants, I’ve seen a lot more ‘flexitarian’ guests looking for plant-based options,” said Hereford. “It’s important to me as a chef to offer rich and crave-worthy options to allof my customers.”

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Festive drinks, holiday foods and global flavors fill post-Thanksgiving menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2021

Taste Tracker: TGI Fridays’ seasonal cocktails; Chopt goes to Mexico and Del Taco does tamales; Smashburger and Main Event shake things up; plants, burgers, chicken and pizza continue to trend.

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What’s Hot 2022 Culinary Forecast is Here

By National Restaurant Association on Nov. 18, 2021

The National Restaurant Association partnered with the professional chefs of the American Culinary Federation, whose members forecast what they think will reign on menus in the year ahead.

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Why Technomic is calling 2022 ‘the year of the climb’

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 18, 2021

Director of Menu Research and Insights Lizzy Freier reveals how the firm pinpoints the most relevant trends and why operators should pay attention to its forecast.

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