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The pumpkin tsunami hits Caribou Coffee, IHOP and Another Broken Egg

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 21, 2023

Taste Tracker: Dunkin’ and Perkins tap maple along with pumpkin; Del Taco sweetens the heat; it’s still summer at Sweetgreen; and meaty news from Smokey Bones and Bob Evans.

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Wendy's, McAlister's and Snooze give breakfast a boost

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 14, 2023

Taste Tracker: Bar Louie raises the bar on dinner; tacos take off at Rubio’s and Smokey Mo’s; Quiznos goes Greek; Nando’s sticks to summer; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Pumpkin spice is exploding on menus—and it's earlier than ever

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 10, 2023

Summer’s heat wave continues to blanket the country and fall is officially more than a month away, but the influx of pumpkin on chain menus began as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

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Hannah's Bretzel partners with top vegan chef to launch plant-based banh mi

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 09, 2023

Behind the Menu: Chef Rodolfo Cuadros of Bloom Plant Based Kitchen created the spicy Fire Banh Mi as part of the fast casual’s continuing “Chef Sandwich Series.”

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Burger King and Sonic lean into snacking

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2023

Taste Tracker: Brag-worthy burgers at Ruth’s Chris and Culver’s; Pei Wei and bb.q Chicken play with wing flavors; Indian cuisine inspires Dog Haus; and Wayback goes to the dogs.

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How the heatwave influenced guests' orders, and chef's attire

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2023

Beverage preferences were particularly affected, according to a sampling of fine-dining operations.

Food

Wendy's, Fuzzy's and Wayback welcome August with new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 01, 2023

Taste Tracker: Taco John’s embraces crunch; plant-based eggs arrive at Veggie Grill; Baskin-Robbins has a new flavor of the month; and Just Salad turns to tandoori.

Food

Big flavors power up menus at Papa Johns, Wingstop and Piada

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 24, 2023

Taco Bell brings back a winner; summer sipping at Wetzel’s and Haagen Dazs; Krispy Kreme and Smalls Sliders invite indulgence; and spicy shrimp comes to Salata.

Food

How True Food Kitchen reimagined its menu with a focus on hyper-seasonality and comfort

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2023

Head chef Matthew Padilla introduced more than 30 new dishes to appeal to a broader audience while staying true to the brand’s original wellness mission.

Food

Carlos Gaytan's Elopozole with Seared Scallops and Tomatillo Relish

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2023

The chef-owner of Tzuco in Chicago is featured in this ongoing video series that spotlights the preparation of a signature dish in his restaurant kitchen.

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