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Restaurants find new and more creative ways to get bacon on menus

 By Nancy Kruse on May 08, 2023

State of the Plate: RB Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on America's favorite protein, and the creative methods chefs are using to make it available to customers.

Food

Comfort foods with bold BBQ flavors are surefire menu wins

 Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on May 08, 2023

As operators look for ways to draw in more diners, adding rich, savory barbecue flavor to an array of dishes can be a winning move.

Food

Redesigned classic comfort foods draw in diners

Sponsored content from our partner STOUFFER’S® on Apr. 28, 2023

Versatile comfort food dishes with a twist offer modern meals with a nostalgic taste.

Food

Stay true to your brand when adding plant-based menu items, say operators

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2023

Three chain restaurant leaders share the secrets to their success with plant-based menu initiatives.

Marketing

Cannabis is now legal in many states, but restaurants are still celebrating 4/20 with marijuana-themed mash-ups

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2023

Marketing Bites: Jack in the Box hops on the Pineapple Express; Fatburger rolls out cannabis-infused ketchup; Fuku feeds fried-food cravings; and more ways to satisfy the munchies.

Food

Culver's, Burgerville, Dutch Bros and BJ's sweeten up the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2023

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell goes big on breakfast; White Castle turns up the heat; Newk’s gets into the spring spirit; and desserts, bowls and brunch make menu news.

Food

Qdoba chef Katy Velazquez taps her travels in Mexico to innovate the menu—but will never touch the chain's signature queso

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 13, 2023

Velazquez uses her experience working with chef Rick Bayless to add authenticity to dishes, balancing that with a sense of fun.

Food

How Aaron Taylor and Atlas Restaurant Group are revitalizing fine dining in Baltimore

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

As corporate chef-partner overseeing 27 restaurants, Taylor designs menus for everyone’s taste, from a $9 burger to a $162 Japanese Wagyu porterhouse steak.

Food

Smokey Bones turns brunch into an all-day event on Sundays

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

The new Sunday menu plays off the restaurant’s innovative way with meat but pays equal attention to fan-favorite cocktails.

Food

Tots are threatening to take over menu territory from french fries

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 04, 2023

The crispy tater nuggets are showing up in many flavor variations and showing off their versatility as appetizers, sides and snacks—from fast-food restaurants to steakhouses.

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