February is a short month long on menu specials
Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel expands its wines; Mexican-themed concepts tout margaritas and plants; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill celebrates Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.Photographs courtesy of the brands
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