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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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Popeyes, Krispy Kreme and Bar Louie celebrate the season

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 02, 2024

Taste Tracker: Perkins and Tous les Jours have the (baked) goods; Christmas for breakfast at Snooze and Another Broken Egg; cool seasonal flavors for Jeremiah’s and Rita’s; and more menu news of the week.

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Outback, Carrabba's and Melting Pot spread seasonal cheer

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2024

Taste Tracker: Corner Bakery, Blank Street, Scooters and Biggby join the holiday coffee influx; Huddle House and IHOP invite indulgence; snacking is sweet at Burger King and Schlotzsky’s; and more menu news of the week.

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Panera, Chili's and P.F. Chang's wrap menus in comfort

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 13, 2024

Taste Tracker: Caribou, Philz and Ziggi’s pour holiday drinks; Krispy Kreme and Denny’s embrace Thanksgiving; a seasonal slider debuts at White Castle; and sweets and treats make menu news.

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Jamba, Dutch Bros, Dunkin' and Tim Horton's offer seasonal sips

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 06, 2024

Taste Tracker: Thanksgiving’s on the menu at Arby’s, Salt & Straw and Cracker Barrel; Five Guys, Shake Shack and Whataburger shake up holiday cheer; Panera gets ready for soup weather; and more menu news of the week.

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Sonic, Friendly's and North Italia warm up for winter

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 28, 2024

Taste Tracker: The heat is on at BWW and On the Border; Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s partner on pizza; bowls roll out at Tender Greens and Bonchon; and more menu news of the week.

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Dips and dunks rule at Burger King, Big Chicken and Qdoba

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2024

Taste tracker: Thanksgiving comes early to Popeyes; a sibling pie for &pizza; La Madeleine flips over crepes; and Lazy Dog adds 10 for fall.

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Taco Bell, Popeyes and Dave's Hot Chicken double down on flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 09, 2024

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme, McAlister’s, BJ’s and IHOP scare up Halloween treats; Cava seasons its chips; Jimmy John’s goes clubbing; fall arrives at Pret; and more menu news of the week

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Carl's Jr., Dunkin' and Sonic catch the Halloween spirit

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 02, 2024

Taste Tracker: Starbucks sources a new coffee; Chick-fil-A adds a side; Arby’s and Whataburger double the meat; Auntie Anne’s repackages snacks; and sweet heat comes to Culver’s.

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Fall flavors in full force at Panera, Ruby Slipper and Smoothie King

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 23, 2024

Taste Tracker: Fiery flavors come to Qdoba, Red Robin and Firehouse Subs; Legal Sea Foods celebrates oysters and lobster; Maggiano’s unveils chef-driven specialties; and more menu news of the week.

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Hooters, Graze Craze and Condado Tacos catch football fever

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 17, 2024

Taste Tracker: New burgers for Wayback and Hard Rock; veggies sprout at Sweetgreen and Habit; Perkins launches melts; and more fall menu news of the week.

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