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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

Matchbox lowers menu prices to get back to the concept's roots

A value proposition is core to this metro Washington, D.C.-based casual-dining concept, and the new menu builds guest volume with affordable, chef-inspired food.

Food

How a change in portioning and plating skyrocketed Fish Fry sales at Bob Evans

Behind the Menu: The family-dining chain introduced the new format at the start of Lent and the wild cod items quickly became best-sellers.

Food

Burger King, Sonic and Carvel thrill to the chill

Taste Tracker: Pickle power at &pizza and Wings Over; Portillo’s tosses up new salads; make way for stroganoff at Noodles; Jamba is all about acai; and IHOP’s April Pancake of the Month rolls out.

Food

Pink drinks freshen Chick-fil-A's menu and a new chicken sandwich goes into test

Cherry Berry beverages and the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich are Spring specials at the fast-food chain.

Food

So long Menu Feed, welcome to Menu Talk

The Menu Feed podcast is transitioning to Menu Talk, featuring inspiring culinary conversations with two hosts: Pat Cobe with Restaurant Business and Bret Thorn, Nation’s Restaurant News.

Marketing

James Beard Award finalist list shines spotlight on big- and small-town independents

Winners of the James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards will be named on June 10. Ruth Reichl was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and The LEE Initiative was named Humanitarian of the Year.

Food

In the hands of Rasmus Munk, dinner sends a message at The Alchemist

The Copenhagen chef’s “holistic cuisine” merges science, gastronomy, performance art, societal issues and storytelling in a restaurant designed to look like a planetarium.

Food

Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits change shape

April Fool’s joke or permanent switch? The classic biscuits get elongated into breadsticks on Monday.

Food

KFC's chicken nuggets take on a saucier attitude

New Saucy Nuggets come in five varieties to satisfy flavor-craving sauce fans.

Food

Just Salad, Abuelo's and Perkins freshen up the menu

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell goes all in on chicken; Culver’s gets a bacon upgrade; shrimp comes to Zaxby’s; and pastels trend at Krispy Kreme and Baskin-Robbins.

Food

How Gott's Roadside evolves the menu while honoring the restaurant's 25-year legacy

Clay Walker, president of the iconic California drive-in, shares why local flavor and hospitality creates staying power.

Food

Popeyes, Smashburger and Nekter sprinkle the menu with some spice

Taste Tracker: Island flavors make waves at First Watch; Wendy’s and Rita’s get fruity; it’s all about lavender for Caribou Coffee; and more menu news of the week.

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