menus

Menu news of the week: Nov. 4, 2019

Chefs and R&D teams are launching new menu items at a fast clip. Here’s a roundup of the most recent introductions and menu news.

Food

NYC bans foie gras

The fine-dining staple will be outlawed in 2022.

Food

This week’s menu news

By Patricia Cobe and Lizzy Freier on Sep. 27, 2019

A roundup of items that are in the works or launching in chains.

Food

Panera looks to add a new menu category

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

The bakery-cafe chain is launching a new line with the addition of warm grain bowls.

Marketing

Cracker Barrel airs its plans as a 3-concept company

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2019

Its namesake brand will focus intently on dinner, a bid to build on the success of a new chicken line, while the parent operation tweaks Holler & Dash and works with Punch Bowl Social.

Operations

Philly’s salt-warning mandate takes effect

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2019

Chain restaurants are required to flag menu items that contain at least 2,300 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Food

Famous Dave’s tests faux meats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2019

The barbecue ribs concept is trying four plant-based dishes that are traditionally made with beef or other animal proteins.

Leadership

For Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, rejuvenation is a process

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2019

At a time when many chains are searching for a magic bullet, the venerable casual-dining brand has found a reinvigoration takes time and a multitude of efforts.

Food