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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.

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.

Marketing

Full-service restaurants are moving value to the center of the plate

By Patricia Cobe on May 12, 2022

Operators take a cue from QSRs, promoting early evening specials, breakfast and dinner bargains, and other inflation-fighting deals.

Food

7 global menu trends to watch

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2022

Common themes of inflation, simplicity and familiarity are driving menu development around the world, finds Technomic.

Food

Inside a food hall that cultivates plant-based eating

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2022

Rhode Island's Plant City is dedicated to veg-focused food and drink at four chef-inspired eateries, a marketplace, bakery and bar.

Food

Texture takes center stage on restaurant menus

By Nancy Kruse on May 02, 2022

State of the Plate: Chefs at all levels are adding more crunch to items to give them contrasting textures, using everything from chia seeds to crispy chicken skin.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Beverage

Fogo de Chao beckons guests to the bar with menu refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 08, 2022

New bar bites and handcrafted cocktails draw guests to lighter fare at the meat-centric Brazilian churrasco chain.

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