Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Operations

The reincarnation of the all-day restaurant

Call them modern diners, cafe-bar hybrids or neighborhood hangouts, restaurants that operate from breakfast through late night are having their moment post-pandemic.

Food

Lent and basketball mark menu launches as we move into March

Taste Tracker: Lenten LTOs at Dickey’s, Popeyes, Del Taco and Red Lobster; Wendy’s into March Madness; a turkey sandwich for Jimmy John’s; Chopt travels to Asia; and more menu news of the week.

Events in March are designed to spotlight, support and elevate women in the restaurant industry.

11 awardees were recognized for cutting-edge innovations in foodservice equipment and technology.

A good limited-time offer should encourage purchase, but the most successful ones share other winning traits.

The bowls, sandwiches, salads and baked goods are designed for grab-and-go, but 60% of the business is dine-in.

Panera and Noodles & Co. debut new salads; sandwiches star at Chick-fil-A and Eggs Up Grill; Metro Diner, Bonefish Grill and Lion’s Choice get a jump on Lent; celebrating with margaritas.

The USDA restarted its inspection program Friday after halting avocado imports from Mexico a week ago.

Ohanian, also founder of venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, will discuss how embracing disruption can power business growth.

Chef and restaurateur Mawa McQueen braved many ups and downs on the way to building several successful businesses in the upscale resort town.

Both chains and indies are drumming up menu excitement with new foods, formats and combinations.

Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel’s wines; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill does Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.

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