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Seafood tacos, summer bowls and icy drinks trend on menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 13, 2022

Taste Tracker: Taco del Mar, Hurricane Grill and Tacos 4 Life boast a beach vibe; bowled over by peaches at Sweetgreen and BBQ at Sonny’s; a sweet tea-ice cream mashup for McAlister’s; Bad Ass Coffee and Ziggi’s launch summery LTOs to sip; and more menu news of the week.

Beverage

Chipotle adds its first seasonal beverage

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 10, 2022

The burrito chain, seeking to boost in-restaurant ticket sizes, is adding Watermelon Limeade for a limited time.

Financing

Swig wants to take its drive-thru drinks everywhere

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2022

The Dirty Soda concept is expanding into Texas and Las Vegas. But it is eyeing franchising and even more growth in the future. “I think Swig should be in every town.”

Beverage

How the Shamrock Shake came to generate so much green

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2022

As McDonald's popular LTO makes its annual return Monday, it's worth remembering the efforts of Uncle O'Grimacey and franchisee Hal Rosen.

Consumer Trends

Want to know where restaurants are headed? Follow Gen Z

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2022

The younger generation is far more likely to use modern innovations like alcohol delivery and digital ordering. Their habits point the way to future growth.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants and bars up their zero-alcohol game to keep pace with Dry January

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2022

Drinkers who overindulged during the holidays and the growing ranks of sober-curious consumers are gravitating toward alcohol-free cocktails this month.

Food

Top menu trends of 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

As America emerged from pandemic restrictions, some 2020 food and drink trends strengthened while new ones gained ground.

Beverage

Chicago proposes a new limit on kids meals

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2021

A proposal currently before the City Council would prevent restaurants from including sugary beverages in kids meals unless parents specifically request them.

Emerging Brands

Inside fast-growing food-and-games concept Puttshack

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2021

The mini golf eatertainment brand, which opened its second U.S. store early this month, is slated to open five more locations next year after securing a $60 million investment last spring.

Beverage

Bluestone Lane inks a co-branding deal with Hilton

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 08, 2021

The cafe chain will offer its products in the lodging giant's new Tempo line.

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