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Family-dining chains shake up their menus as the segment redefines itself

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2024

Menu overhauls seem to be coming all at once, as the major players in this full-service, midscale sector seek to balance the new with the tried-and-true while delivering value.

Beverage

Food holidays, restaurant weeks and the magic of long-standing operators

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 23, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Trevin Hutchins of Aphotic in San Francisco.

Food

Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

Food

Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 18, 2024

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

Food

Subway, Hardee's and Bonchon send out new sandwiches

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2024

Taste Tracker: It’s a sweet summer for Chip City, Scooter’s and Rita’s; 7 Brew, Bigbby’s, Dunkin’ and PJ’s target the thirsty; Zaxby's does tacos; and Biscuitville goes all in on Spam.

Food

Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 16, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Greywind chef, Dan Kluger.

Beverage

Blank Street Coffee is all in on matcha this summer—and pickleball

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2024

The coffee chain developed three refreshing “gateway” drinks to lure customers who may not even like matcha. The goal: to build mid-afternoon traffic.

Consumer Trends

It's the season of cheap eats, Caesar Salad and limoncello

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2024

The latest consumer trend data released by Yelp reveals an uptick in these restaurant searches and several others since last year.

Food

Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 09, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with Krak Boba CEO Tin Do.

Food

Roast pig, ancient grains and Perkins' menu mission

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 02, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret introduce listeners to “population wheat,” chat about cooking in a China box and hear from Mindy Armstrong about the evolution of family dining at Perkins and Huddle House.

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