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When a brand you admire drops the ball on customer service

 By Nancy Kruse on Feb. 02, 2023

State of the Plate: Restaurants are in the relationship business. But as Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse recently discovered, that connection can sometimes get lost.

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How Chef Ron Yan transformed the menu at Parcelle Wine Bar from popup to brick-and-mortar restaurant

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2023

The New York City wine bar attracts a young crowd to sip, snack and stay for dinner, thanks to an inventive menu.

Food

Wing concepts gear up for high demand and higher profits on Super Bowl Sunday

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 31, 2023

Chicken wing supplies and prices are back to pre-COVID or better levels, and operators are reaping the rewards and passing value on to consumers.

Food

Taste Tracker: Breakfast booms at Tim Horton’s, Another Broken Egg, Eggs Up Grill and Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2023

Taco Cabana, Tijuana Flats, Fuzzy’s and Taco del Mar make Mexican menu news; healthy twists at Newks and Garbanzo; and Insomnia Cookies gets ready for V-Day.

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Chickenhawk breaks out of the chicken sandwich rut with a 2.0 model

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 27, 2023

Popeyes success with its chicken sandwich started a deluge on menus, but this new fast casual is putting some different ideas between the buns.

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Amid inflation, restaurants should place focus on menu innovation, customer feedback

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Jan. 27, 2023

With a greater understanding of customer needs and a logistical approach to rising prices, restaurants can create innovative ways to address the issue inflation presents.

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Smashburger tests a new burger made with real plants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger is made with jackfruit, which can be substituted for another protein in any menu item.

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Slutty Vegan shares the secrets behind the Hawt Toddy Chili Bowl

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2023

Fans are standing in long lines to grab a taste of the brand’s plant-based comfort this winter.

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The Kebab Shop takes a secret menu item into the limelight and onto the permanent menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2023

The San Diego Wrap fuses the fast casual’s California and semi-Mediterranean roots into an original mashup.

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Chefs turn to prix fixe and tasting menus to combat cost, labor and supply challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2023

Both high-end restaurants and more casual concepts are finding some relief in more limited menus with set prices.

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