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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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Hot weather specials heat up menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2025

Taste Tracker: Wahlburgers, Taco Bell, White Castle, Rubio’s, Baskin-Robbins, Church’s, &pizza, Fogo de Chao, Togo’s and more headline restaurant menu trends.

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July 4 fireworks bring an explosion of menu activity

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 30, 2025

Taste Tracker: Panera, Pizza Hut, Whataburger, Noodles & Co., Dunkin’, El Pollo Loco, Red Lobster, Del Taco, Bojangles and Burgerville headline restaurant menu news.

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Value stars on summer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2025

Taste Tracker: Buffalo Wild Wings, Denny’s, Arby’s, Sonic, California Tortilla, Gong Cha, Habit Burger & Grill, Friendly’s and Lazy Dog headline chain restaurant menu news.

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From BBQ to beverages, menus are seeing a lot of action

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 13, 2025

Taste Tracker: Einstein Bros., Logan's, Jimmy John’s, Zaxby’s, Jinya, Bobby’s Burgers, Smokey Bones, Ziggi’s and Peet’s headline restaurant menu trends this week.

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Menus 'unofficially' swing into summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2025

Taste Tracker: Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Baskin-Robbins, Ruby Slipper, Piada, Chip City, Dave & Buster’s, Alamo Drafthouse and more headline restaurant menu trends.

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Hot honey keeps flowing onto menus

By Patricia Cobe on May 22, 2025

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, Panda Express, Juice It Up, El Pollo Loco, Ted’s Montana Grill, Moe’s, Krispy Kreme and Tropical Smoothie Café headline restaurant menu trend news.

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Menus make a seasonal switch as summer inches closer

By Patricia Cobe on May 13, 2025

Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Cracker Barrel, Carvel, Perkins, Salad and Go, Farmer Boys, and Fazoli’s headline restaurant menu trend news.

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Menus set the stage for summer

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2025

Taste Tracker: Baskin-Robbins, Gong Cha, Dutch Bros, Shake Shack, Bob Evans, Sonic, Dunkin’ and Habit Burger & Grill headline restaurant menu trends.

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Menus are sweet on Cinco de Mayo and sweets

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2025

Taste Tracker: Smashburger, Taco Bell, Fuzzy’s, Krispy Kreme, Moe’s, Chili’s, Black Tap and Chip City headline restaurant menu trend news.

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Make way for a taco takeover on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2025

Taste Tracker: Tacodeli, Taco Cabana, Taco Bell and Velvet Taco headline restaurant menu trend news, along with &pizza, Jersey Mike’s, Perkin’s and more.

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