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Restaurateurs are giving their menus an upgrade

By Nancy Kruse on Oct. 02, 2023

State of the Plate: Menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse examines operators' push to make their menus more experiential with options such as truffle and caviar.

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Bowls take the spotlight at KFC, Ruby Slipper, Honeygrow and Freebirds

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2023

Taste Tracker: The Melting Pot celebrates Oktoberfest; Auntie Anne’s sweetens pretzel nuggets; IHOP goes all in on waffles; and Zaxby’s does a chicken Philly.

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Chef Paul Fehribach showcases the Midwest's culinary diversity through 100 recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2023

The chef-owner of Chicago’s Big Jones tells many stories behind an often overlooked cuisine in “Midwestern Food,” a new narrative cookbook.

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Been avoiding Taco Bell because of lack of Vegan Nacho Sauce? Problem solved.

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 28, 2023

The beloved Nacho Fries are back and this time in a new large size that can be ordered with dairy-free nacho sauce for those who want nothing to do with cheese.

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McDonald's adds two new additions to its sauce lineup

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 26, 2023

McDonald’s Sweet & Spicy Jam and Mambo Sauce join the menu for a limited time, beginning Oct. 9.

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Viral TikTok video inspires Panera Bread to curate new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 26, 2023

The chain’s Roman Empire menu gathers items from the existing lineup that fans “can’t stop thinking about.”

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KFC Smash'd Potato Bowls join the chain's expanding bowl lineup

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 25, 2023

The latest innovation pairs fries and mashed potatoes with cheese sauce, bacon and more cheese.

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What comes after pumpkin spice? All the other fall flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 21, 2023

Taste Tracker: A Pop Tart cookie for Crumbl; Hardee’s heats up chicken; Just Salad and Mendocino Farms harvest fall; it’s apple time for Krispy Kreme; and we’re not done with pumpkin quite yet.

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