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Taste Tracker

Pat Cobe

Every week, Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe takes a look at the latest new menu news from major chains and menu trends. The column features extensive work from RB Art Director Nico Heins on a visual presentation.

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Taste Tracker: Love is on the menu at Chick-fil-A, Hardee's, Dunkin' and Donatos

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 06, 2023

V-Day specials also trend at Firebirds, Playa Bowls, Mountain Mike’s and Papa Murphy’s; Razzoo’s celebrates crawfish while Quiznos and O’Charleys do lobster; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Breakfast booms at Tim Horton’s, Another Broken Egg, Eggs Up Grill and Huddle House

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2023

Taco Cabana, Tijuana Flats, Fuzzy’s and Taco del Mar make Mexican menu news; healthy twists at Newks and Garbanzo; and Insomnia Cookies gets ready for V-Day.

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Taste Tracker: Arby’s doubles down on steak, Red Lobster does tacos, and salads trend at Zaxby’s and BJs

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 23, 2023

LTOs spotlighting sandwiches, bowls, chicken and shakes roll out at Sweetgreen, Mendocino Farms, Bob Evans, Just Salad, Burgerville and more.

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Taste Tracker: Veggie Grill gets saucy, Carl’s Jr. does a wine pairing and Pizza Hut goes retro

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2023

Bad Daddy’s, Hurricane Grill and Bonefish cozy up to winter; a shake to celebrate Lunar New Year at Black Tap; burger news for Wayback and chicken at Smashburger; and more menu updates of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Popeyes and Habit Burger Grill double up on flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 09, 2023

IHOP turns fruity; Pokeworks gets toasty; Donatos goes smoky; Red Lobster pairs up; and a bunch of new menu items rush out of the pipeline this week.

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Taste Tracker: A new year brings new flavors to Smoothie King, Arby’s and Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2023

El Pollo Loco fills burritos; Wings Etc. taps cauliflower; Velvet Taco goes Italian; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Holiday catering takes off with feasts from Carrabba’s, Cotton Patch and Dickeys and breakfast packages at Einstein Bros.

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2022

Metro Diner’s heat-and-serve dinners; Velvet Taco wraps chicken pot pie in a tortilla; The Dolly Llama does a Christmas waffle; and other top menu news of the week.

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Wingstop goes for gold, Red Lobster gives shrimp the biscuit treatment and White Castle has a new nibble

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 05, 2022

Cake love at Mod Pizza and Baskin-Robbins; Smokey Bones mixes up colorful cocktails; holiday feasting at Firebirds; and plenty of peppermint menu news.

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Taste Tracker: Del Taco brings back tamales and Outback and Bennigan’s shake up holiday cocktails

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2022

Festive drinks from Bad Ass Coffee; Hard Rock’s World Cup burger; Taziki’s dessert mashup; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Wendy’s goes Italian, Modern Market adds Angus beef bowls and Krispy Kreme decorates for Christmas

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 21, 2022

Holiday beverages continue to trend at Smashburger and Ziggi’s; Bad Daddy’s does a hangover burger; Toasted Yolk offers savories and sweets; and more menu news of the week.

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