menus

Ending on a sweet note

Tempting customers to buy dessert is a surefire way to boost dinner and lunch checks. But that means offering an irresistible and varied selection that hits every diner’s sweet spot. Suppliers have stepped up to the dessert plate with ingredients and products for operators at every level—from QSR grab-and-go treats to comforting family-dining pies and ice creams, to the speed-scratch cakes, pastries and mousses that differentiate casual menus.

Food

The breadth of barbecue

Available in the North, South, East and West, chefs and pitmasters from fast casual to fine dining continue to redefine barbecue.

Fresh blueberry season peaks from July through late August, so chefs are capturing the moment and imparting the navy-hued berries into a variety of dishes that complement their naturally tart and delicious flavor.

The lengthy roster of deli sandwiches listed on this menu could easily overwhelm, but the simple graphic treatment and upfront positioning of prices make it user-friendly.

CHICAGO (Nov. 20, 2009 - Business Wire)—How do you follow up a wild year of $5 menus, gourmet meals for paupers’ prices and buy one get one restaurant...

The roast, often served with more than a bit of showmanship, is emerging as the 2015 favorite of upscale restaurants.

When it comes to grabbing share of stomach and dining-out dollars, burgers are leading the charge.

Adding an alternate milk isn’t as easy as slapping it on the menu as a simple substitution.

Mixologists are experimenting with natural syrups, like maple, honey and agave, to differentiate their drinks. Maple syrup has been sugaring cocktails and...

Colorful heirloom tomatoes of all shapes and sizes are overflowing at farmers markets. Here’s how some restaurants are featuring this juicy, flavorful late-summer bounty on their menus.

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