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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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Blaze, North Italia and Perkins do up Pi Day; Outback celebrates like it's 1988

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2023

Taste Tracker: Starbucks spices up spring; St. Pat’s specials at Dog Haus and Zaxby’s; Easter on order from Cotton Patch; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Burger King spices up chicken fries and melts; Baskin-Robbins and Johnny Rockets take waffles beyond breakfast

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2023

Cracker Barrel gets fresh with strawberries; Panda Express sizzles with shrimp; Krystal pairs chicken and donuts (sort of); and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Taco John’s, Fuzzy’s and Panchero’s launch Lent LTOs with a Mexican accent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2023

Red Robin goes sweet and savory; Sonic has new tots; Dunkin’ welcomes Spring; and Roy Rogers, Long John Silver’s and Golden Chick add seafood specials.

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Taste Tracker: Del Taco, Culver's are ready for Lent and Cracker Barrel turns pancakes into tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

Smashburger stacks a burger with mac ‘n cheese; Genghis Grill fills bowls with value; sweet and salty pair up at Krispy Kreme; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: White Castle spices up nibblers, Einstein Bros. does brunch and Philly flavor hits Hardees

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2023

Menus get sweet, savory and spicy at Shake Shack, Tim Horton’s, Taziki’s, Dickey’s and more to wake up winter-weary taste buds.

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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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