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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.

Food

Menus pop with tastes of fall

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 02, 2025

Taste Tracker: Einstein Bros., Culver’s, Sonic, Walk On’s, Ruby Slipper, Captain D’s, Peet’s, Bonchon, Gong Cha, Rubio’s, Taziki’s and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Football-themed food touches down on menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2025

Taste Tracker: Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Taco Bell, Velvet Taco, Perkins, Lazy Dog, Potbelly and Nothing Bundt Cakes headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

First taste of pumpkin spice arrives on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2025

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme, IHOP, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Cava, Dos Toros, Smoothie King, Big Chicken and Chip City headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Restaurant menus target snackers

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 04, 2025

Taste Tracker: Cava, Sonic, Taco Bell, Potbelly, Burgerville, Dunkin’, Chopt, Golden Corral, Bob Evans and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Late-summer menu launches to beat the heat

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 29, 2025

Taste Tracker: Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs, HTeaO, Shake Shack, Piada, Din Tai Fung, Pret A Manger, Pokeworks, Dog Haus and Shipley Do-Nuts headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Burgers and hot dogs sizzle on summer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2025

Taste Tracker: Applebee’s, Shake Shack, TGI Fridays, Carl’s Jr., Taco John’s, Cotton Patch Café, Wetzel’s, Del Taco, Newk’s and Moe’s headline restaurant menu trends and news.

Beverage

Refreshing thirst-quenchers flow onto summer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2025

Taste Tracker: Burger King, Dutch Bros, Juice It Up, Tropical Smoothie Café, Outback, Logan’s Roadhouse, Farmer Boys, Panda Express and Snooze A.M. Eatery headline restaurant menu trends and news.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Food

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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