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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

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Patricia Cobe

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Workforce

Restaurants find the secret to a healthier workplace is already on the payroll

Training workers to notice warning signs and be a proactive peer resource is gaining steam post-pandemic. But modeling healthy behavior may be the best place to start.

Beverage

How Cristina Suarez evolved from ‘bargirl’ to corporate beverage director of Kush Hospitality Group

Suarez taps her Cuban-American heritage and skills in mixology, management and training to evolve the beverage program at the eight-concept Miami-based company.

Food

Chipotle and Del Taco tap the Mexican street food tradition with new menu launches

The two chains spin specialties from food carts and Mexican taquerias into menu items that can be executed on a larger scale.

Food

Taste Tracker: Papa John’s, Hurricane Grill, Genghis Grill theme food to football

Fall’s in full force at Cracker Barrel, BD’s and Miller’s Ale House and a continuing deluge of pumpkin spice drives menu launches.

Food

On the Border revitalizes menu to drive bigger sales and new traffic

The Mexican casual-dining chain upgrades ingredients, plays up flavor to stay ahead of the competition.

Consumer Trends

Couples expect more from restaurants on ‘Date Night’

There’s been a shift in what diners want in a romantic restaurant dinner, according to SevenRooms’ “Date Night Diner Report.”

Food

IHOP puts customization front and center with new Choice menu

The updated focus allows guests to build their own meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner any time of day.

Leadership

Saladworks' parent Woworks creates two VP of culinary positions to lead menu innovation

In their new roles, Cole Thompson and Katie Cavuto will share responsibilities for the company’s six restaurant brands.

Marketing

Restaurants dive into a post-pandemic happy hour refresh

No longer able to count on the after-work crowd, bars and restaurants are upgrading their happy hour offerings with better food to court a new type of customer.

Leadership

Chef David Kinch to depart Michelin-starred Manresa

After 20 years at the celebrated California restaurant, Kinch is leaving at the end of the year to focus on his three more casual concepts.

Food

Summer lingers but fall menu launches pick up speed

Pumpkin keeps pumping out at La Madeleine and Ziggi’s; Culver’s and Dutch Bros. hang onto summer; bowls continue big at Chopt and Bonchon; Bonefish and Outback promote value; and burgers, sandwiches and more make menu news.

Food

Buffalo Wild Wings introduces its first pizza

The "Buffalo Boneless Bar Pizza" is part of a selection of new bar food that is a departure from its traditional chicken wings, whose prices can be volatile.

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