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menu trends

Food

20 flavors poised to pop

 By Patricia Cobe and Lizzy Freier on Feb. 14, 2017

The under-the-radar ingredients emerging on menus this year.

Food

4 unexpected menu trends to expect at Restaurant Trends & Directions

 By Lizzy Freier on Jun. 19, 2017

Consumers' expectations are higher than ever and constantly evolving, forcing operators to take a second look at traditional menu items.

Food

7 culinary spins on Oktoberfest

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 26, 2017

Beer still stars during this annual promotion, but food pairings are getting more play on some menus this year.

Food

4 pork preps growing on menus

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 10, 2018

Operators are finding ways to balance rising pork costs with the growing demand for the protein.

Beverage

Millennial parents sway kids drinks

By Jill Failla on Feb. 14, 2017

Millennials want to make sure that their tots’ food is on par with their own expectations, so what is it that they want their kids sipping on when they dine out?

Beverage

8 frozen cocktails to beat the heat

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2017

Restaurants are offering a new wave of frosty drinks to draw customers this summer.

Leadership

Remembering Paul Bocuse

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2018

The CIA called him the Chef of the Century. His influence may have been to show that fashion and classic culinary techniques were not incompatible.

Food

Restaurant menus spotlight seafood for Lent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2017

Seasonal promotions for fish and shellfish dishes are accelerating at chains.

Food

3 ethnic chicken dishes on the rise

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 12, 2017

Chicken entrees from Asia are especially increasing in menu mentions.

Food

6 new menu items that tap 2018 culinary trends

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2018

Chains are ramping up R&D to launch on-trend dishes.

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