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The chef behind the only Turkish restaurant in Hawaii

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 17, 2026

Menu Talk: Ahu Hettema, chef-owner of Istanbul Hawai’i in Honolulu, introduces residents and tourists alike to the cuisine of her homeland, modernized with artful presentations and local ingredients.

Food

Papa Johns' Pan Pizza upgrade took several years to perfect

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2026

The culinary team at the Atlanta-based pizza chain tested countless iterations to elevate the pie’s flavor and texture and have it stand out in a crowded category.

Food

February celebrations inspire menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2026

Taste Tracker: Wingstop, Taco Bell, STK, Dog Haus, PJ’s Coffee, Tijuana Flats, Wings Etc., Paris Baguette, Farmer Boys, Robeks and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Hot sandwiches warm up winter menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 20, 2026

Taste Tracker: Jersey Mike’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Five Guys, 7-Eleven, Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Zaxbys, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, CPK and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Why grapes star in Moon Rabbit's Vietnamese New Year dessert

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2026

Behind the Menu: Executive pastry chef Susan Bae infuses Vietnamese tradition, the Tet celebration and her childhood memories into the restaurant’s seasonal dessert.

Food

What the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines mean for restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 08, 2026

Steak and burgers are in, seed oils and flour tortillas are out, as the government rethinks the way Americans should eat. But how much will this impact dining-out decisions?

Operations

Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group blends front- and back-of-house expertise to deliver what today's diners want

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 06, 2026

Menu Talk: Partner Tai Ricci shares how the group’s five restaurants craft their menus, service and team culture to cultivate regulars and build success.

Consumer Trends

Chain restaurants accelerate limited-time offers to lure consumers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2026

LTO launches are up 19% year over year, with nearly 4,000 rolling out in November alone, finds Technomic.

Food

Health and value headline menus in January

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2026

Taste Tracker: Shake Shack, Cava, Lazy Dog, Starbucks, Portillo’s, Whataburger, Greene Turtle, Torchy’s Tacos, Caribou Coffee, Scooter’s, Jason’s Deli and more make restaurant menu news.

Food

Taco Bell brings back the Quesarito after years of fan demand

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 17, 2025

One of the fast-food chain’s most-requested items returns to the menu nationwide for a limited time, tied into a legendary NBA draft moment.

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