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Au Bon Pain tackles supply chain issues and rising costs with employee recipe contest

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2022

“Sandwich Madness” challenged team members to create new menu items using existing SKUs.

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Restaurants gear up for Cinco de Mayo and launch more spring specials

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 25, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cinco de Mayo hits menus at Del Taco, Baja Fresh, Taco John’s and more; new cocktails on hand for P.F. Chang’s, CPK and Taco Cabana; Sonic celebrates pickles; and smoothies, sweets and sips trend on menus.

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Bowls, pizza and 4/20 specials take menus to new heights

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2022

Cheba Hut, Velvet Taco, TGI Fridays feed the munchies; bowls trend at Dos Toros, Ghenghis Grill, Sweetfin; Papa John’s riffs on pizza; beverages rule at Corner Bakery and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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The pandemic reshaped menu innovation. Here's what's next.

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2022

Celebrity chef David Chang and other industry leaders share their take on the culinary currents moving restaurant menus forward.

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Easter shares the menu spotlight with hot dogs, tacos, ice cream and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 11, 2022

Black Bear Diner does Easter brunch and dinner; a dozen new dishes for Friendly’s; Mellow Mushroom takes a detour from pizza; and donuts, hot dogs and ice cream get dressed for the holiday.

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Supply chain kinks snag menu planning

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2022

Flexibility is the new mantra, as restaurants are forced to make last-minute switches when products don’t show up at the back door or prices go through the roof.

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Menus make a seasonal shift, take on bolder flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chimichurri at Sweetgreen and Cubanos at Potbelly; chicken gets a jolt of spice at Moe’s; Dairy Queen rolls out Stackburgers; Sonic’s slush ring, Dog Haus' cocktails and more menu newsmakers of the week.

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Spring menus are blooming with new flavors and ingredients

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 29, 2022

Taste Tracker: Tacos make news at Freshii and bowls at Taco Cabana; Firebirds does brunch; seafood heats up at Smokey Bones while Red Robin plays with smoke; drinks take on spring flavors.

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Asian and Mexican cuisines flavor new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2022

Taste Tracker: El Pollo Loco adds birria; Szechuan accents Starbird Chicken; breakfast gets heartier at Taco John’s and Bob Evans while Noodles & Co. tries plant-based chicken; sweet news at Cinnaholic.

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March Madness and spring specials drive menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 14, 2022

Auntie Anne’s and Buffalo’s Café go mad for basketball; BWW ties merch with food; Black Bear and Velvet Taco celebrate St. Patrick all week; and Newk’s and Miller’s turn up the heat.

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