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Color and flavor brighten winter menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 11, 2026

Taste Tracker: Sweetgreen, Starbucks, El Pollo Loco, Gong Cha, Moe’s, Smoothie King, McAlister’s, Wayback, Qdoba and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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How the MAHA movement ties ultra-processed food addiction to Big Tobacco

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 05, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at how HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could attempt to paint restaurant menus in the same light as cigarettes.

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Taco Bell taps into snacking trend with Mini Taco Salad

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 04, 2026

Behind the Menu: The Mexican fast-food chain refreshed the format and flavor of its classic Fiesta Taco Salad to launch as part of its new Luxe Value Menu.

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Smaller portions could solve Chipotle's value perception problem

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 04, 2026

The fast-casual chain said the smaller dishes on the protein menu have been a hit, in part as an affordable entry point. It's part of a growing movement, fueled by GLP-1 drug users and others who don't want to spend on food they won't eat.

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Hearts take shape on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2026

Taste Tracker: Outback, 7 Brew, Logan’s, Dunkin’, Whataburger, Nothing Bundt Cakes, P.F. Chang’s, Portillo’s, Polly’s Pies, Baskin-Robbins, Lou Malnati’s and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Papa Johns' Pan Pizza upgrade took several years to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2026

The culinary team at the Atlanta-based pizza chain tested countless iterations to elevate the pie’s flavor and texture and have it stand out in a crowded category.

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Restaurants jump on the protein trend by putting plant sources front and center

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 29, 2026

Two menus show how protein grams can add up without eating a big steak or three-egg omelet. And they have the numbers to prove it.

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Shake Shack wants to teach fast-food restaurants how to cook

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

The fast-casual chain launched a campaign to spotlight the made-to-order cooking that goes on in its units, joining with Chipotle as a critic of assembly line fast food.

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Mexican spirits expert Max Reis goes beyond tequila and mezcal

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jan. 27, 2026

The beverage director of Miraté and Daisy Margarita Bar in Los Angeles also delves into rum, gin and more.

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Chipotle plans to do a lot more with its menu this year

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The fast-casual chain began ramping up menu innovation last year. Expect to see a mix of new and previous menu items, including the return of Chicken al Pastor next month.

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