menu trends

Restaurants find that protein packs a healthy punch

By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 30, 2022

State of the Plate: Restaurant menu trends expert Nancy Kruse dishes on "dude food," as consumers' view of healthy shifts toward the meatier side of things.

Food

El Pollo Loco nails authenticity to bring birria to the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 07, 2022

The Mexican-born chain not only had to stay true to its Hispanic customer base, it had to scale up the recipe for 481 locations.

Food

Breakfast is making a comeback with innovative new options

By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 01, 2022

State of the Plate: The daypart went dark during the pandemic, but customers are returning and chefs are inspired, with everything from Elote Mexican Street Corn Hash at First Watch to Chengdu Chicken and Waffles at Nue.

Food

A closer look at menu trends spotted at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 26, 2022

After four days of walking the Show floor and attending culinary demos and educational sessions, some overriding food and drink trends emerged.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Food

Top food and drink finds at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 21, 2022

If you’re looking for the next menu must-have, RB editors did the legwork, tasting our way through the Show. These are our picks.

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Food

Sips, sandwiches and salads take off on menus

By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chocolate is for drinking at Starbucks and Shake Shack; Bennigan’s and Lazy Dog craft cocktails; Subway’s latest sandwich refresh; Modern Market embraces summer; and more menu news of the week.

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