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Next-gen cookie brands push the envelope on flavor

 By Nancy Kruse on Apr. 03, 2023

Nancy Kruse: RB's menu trends columnist examines the new generation of cookie brands, such as Crumbl Cookies and Insomnia Cookies. These concepts, including some local operators, are bringing new flavors and sensibilities into the segment.

Food

Appeal to diners by adding craveable Mexican options to the menu

 Sponsored content from our partner Sigma Foodservice USA on Mar. 31, 2023

Consumers looking for global flavor love familiar Mexican flavors—check out exciting ways to add more globally inspired options to the menu.

Workforce

Where have all the pastry chefs gone?

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 30, 2023

Fine-dining restaurants are still hiring, but pastry teams and dessert menus have been downsized, leaving baking pros to find alternative employers or venture out on their own.

Food

Remembering the great product bombs of the past

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: With Starbucks promising yet another breakthrough menu introduction, the time is right to see how past promised game-changers actually fared.

Food

42 foods and beverages shaping what's next on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 22, 2023

The National Restaurant Association Show’s 2023 FABI award winners showcase the most influential new foodservice products and trends.

Food

Global inspiration hits the dessert menu

Sponsored content from our partner J&J Snack Foods on Mar. 21, 2023

Global influence is making its appearance on the dessert menu as operators notice consumers’ desire to try global eats during all parts of their meals.

Food

How Rush Bowls stands out from the crowd with a scratch-made menu and local vibe

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 16, 2023

Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov pioneered the healthy bowl category in 2004 and continues to expand his concept into underserved parts of the country.

Food

8 menu trends from the future

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2023

A global conference last week in Europe provided a preview of where restaurant menus may be headed. Here are the eight currents that were anointed megatrends. You'll need to bring your own fork.

Food

Van Leeuwen’s latest ice cream flavor tastes like french fries

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 10, 2023

How the Brooklyn-based concept created Idaho Potato Malted Milkshake & Fries French Ice Cream, which captures the fan-favorite combination in a single treat.

Food

Versatile ingredients help operators combat inflation without skimping on menu variety

Sponsored content from our partner Conagra Foodservice on Mar. 07, 2023

Creating more menu items with versatile ingredients can help with inflation costs, reduce labor and make back-of-house prep faster.

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