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Food

8 unique LTOs trending around the world

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2020

New items launching on global chain menus may provide inspiration for innovation stateside.

Operations

Restaurants winterize menus and service to adapt to chilly outdoor dining

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2020

Heartier dishes and cooking techniques, heat-retaining serving vessels and creative experiences are luring diners outside.

Food

David Chang enters the battle for chicken sandwich supremacy

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 04, 2020

Fast casual Fuku, the concept Chang built off a fried chicken sandwich, upgrades its signature menu item.

Food

The chicken sandwich wars rage on

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2020

Zaxby’s, Church’s and Wendy’s recently joined the battle for chicken-sandwich dominance, but other players got a head start.

Beverage

Global flavors travel from food to drink

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2020

Consumers stuck at home are exploring international ingredients through the beverage menu.

Consumer Trends

Plant-based menu items impact restaurant choice

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 23, 2020

Meat alternatives are playing a bigger role in brand loyalty as a result of the pandemic.

Food

A mixed bag of trends makes menu news this week

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 20, 2020

Taste Tracker: Roy Rogers and Fuzzy’s go spicy with chicken, Moe’s and Lazy Dog focus on comfort, and health and value continue to drive purchase.

Food

Big flavors come onto menus at full speed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Taste Tracker: New items bet on pumpkin and spice beyond lattes, accents from around the world, and the bolder the better.

Food

At Whiskey Cake, a farm-to-kitchen scratch menu elevates casual dining

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 30, 2020

Chef Aaron Staudenmaier shares how he aims to create “revved up” American dishes that set the chain’s menu apart and position it for growth.

Operations

A high-end restaurant transitions into a food truck

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 24, 2020

The pandemic forced Le Bistro Montage to close, but one of its chefs launched Montage ala Cart to carry on the culinary legacy.

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