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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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Winter menus are ready to warm up diners

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2025

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, White Castle, Maggiano’s, Bonchon, Jinya, Vicious Biscuit, Freshii, Polly’s Pies, Stonefire Grill, Metro Diner and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Restaurants fast-track catering this holiday season

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 08, 2025

Taste Tracker: Panda Express, Sonic, Starbucks, Chili’s, Burgerville, Walk-On’s, Lazy Dog, Moe’s, Dunkin’, Another Broken Egg, Biscuitville, Ruby Slipper and Momofuku headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Menus dress up for the holiday season

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2025

Taste Tracker: Fogo de Chao, Logan’s Roadhouse, North Italia, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Baskin-Robbins, Jimmy John’s, Chicken Salad Chick, Dutch Bros, Krispy Kreme and more headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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Menus offer a mixed bag this week

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 24, 2025

Taste Tracker: Auntie Anne’s, Smoothie King, Taco Bell, KFC, Milk Bar, Checkers, Del Taco, Krystal, Gott’s Roadside, Graeter’s, Velvet Taco and Paris Baguette headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Flavor and value drive menu launches

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2025

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, Red Lobster, Popeyes, Tropical Smoothie, Pizza Hut, Dave & Buster’s, Mellow Mushroom, Taziki’s, Carl’s Jr., Gregory’s Coffee and Scooter’s headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Beverages and burgers make waves on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2025

Taste Tracker: Shake Shack, Sonic, Taco Bell, Hard Rock, HTeaO, Krispy Kreme, Papa Johns, Peet’s, Habit Burger & Grill, Krystal and Bojangles headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Restaurant menus fill with Thanksgiving specials

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2025

Taste Tracker: Arby’s, Subway, Cracker Barrel, Logan’s, Perkins, STK, P.F. Chang’s, Cowboy Chicken, Polly’s Pies, Bob Evans, Black Tap and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Pickles, cookies and beef trend in new limited-time offers

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2025

Taste Tracker: Jimmy John’s, Culver’s, Potbelly, Naya, Newk’s, Taco Cabana, Chip City, North Italia, Dillas, Long John Silver’s, Gong Cha and Caribou Coffee headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Restaurants scare up treats for Halloween

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2025

Taste Tracker: Dunkin’, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Taco Bell, Qdoba, Margaritas, Papa Murphy’s, Burgerville, Duck Donuts, Mellow Mushroom and Polly’s Pies headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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Indulgence is getting some play on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2025

Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Friendly’s, Ruby Slipper, Panda Express, Potbelly, Lazy Dog, Smashburger, Sonic, La Madeleine and Firebirds headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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