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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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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.

Food

A new generation of upgraded kids' menus plays to parents, but they're getting Gen Alpha to hit the 'like' button

While many fast-food chains stick to old-school kids’ fare, there’s a recent surge among fast-casual and full-service restaurants to offer healthier, more grownup menus that appeal to the whole family.

Food

Welcome to the wrap battle

Menu wars raged over the fried chicken sandwich a couple years back, but now wraps are duking it out on the quick-service battlefield. Here’s why these players have joined the fray.

Food

How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House

Chef-owner Sara Bradley created a restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, that’s a mecca for both guests and staff.

Beverage

Sonic launches Blackout Slush Float to tie into solar eclipse

Fans can score a free pair of viewing glasses with every purchase, plus eclipse watching tips from a former NASA astronaut to prepare for the April 8 event.

Food

Little Caesars, O'Charley's and Wayback move into new menu territory

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s and Friendly’s lighten up for Spring; bowls bloom at Honeygrow and Jinya; Potbelly bakes a new cookie; and more menu news of the week.

Food

The 35 winners of 2024 FABI Awards include cooking oil made from sugarcane, plant-based paté and horchata bites

The annual Food and Beverage Awards, presented by the National Restaurant Association Show, celebrate innovation and emerging trends.

Food

John Manion pays tribute to Brazilian cuisine at his new restaurant, Brasero

The Chicago chef blends taste memories from his childhood in Sao Paulo with Midwestern ingredients and live-fire cooking for a unique culinary experience.

Food

Inside Kernel, where culinary and tech meet in a new fast-casual model

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-powered concept pairs a chef-driven commissary kitchen with automated onsite prep and a unique brand of hospitality.

Food

Pizza Hut rolls out a pizza-bagel mashup in NYC and LA

The chain partnered with Yeastie Boys food trucks to launch the Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

Consumer Trends

2024 is well underway, but industry forecasters are still predicting what's ahead

In the latest restaurant, culinary and consumer reports, some surprises await in the year ahead, sprinkled in with the more expected trends and predictions.

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