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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McDonald’s steps out of the political shadows
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Food
Chickenhawk breaks out of the chicken sandwich rut with a 2.0 model
Popeyes success with its chicken sandwich started a deluge on menus, but this new fast casual is putting some different ideas between the buns.
Operations
Hilton’s quest to create hotel dining destinations
Global head of food and beverage Adam Crocini shares highlights of what’s coming for the hotel giant’s Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and other brands.