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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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February celebrations inspire menu items

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2026

Taste Tracker: Wingstop, Taco Bell, STK, Dog Haus, PJ’s Coffee, Tijuana Flats, Wings Etc., Paris Baguette, Farmer Boys, Robeks and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Danny Meyer's Ci Siamo earns No. 1 spot on Yelp's Top 100 list

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 22, 2026

The winners of the 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. span 34 states and a diversity of restaurants and cuisines.

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PopUp Bagels teams up with Wingstop for a schmear

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2026

Fans of the fast-casual chicken chain's Lemon Pepper wings will be able to dip their bagels in the flavor, just in time for a certain Big Game.

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As Din Tai Fung expands in the U.S., the dessert selection expands, too

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 21, 2026

Behind the Menu: The chain built on its famous soup dumplings is adding versions with sweet fillings and creating other Taiwanese-inspired desserts.

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Hot sandwiches warm up winter menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 20, 2026

Taste Tracker: Jersey Mike’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Five Guys, 7-Eleven, Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Zaxbys, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, CPK and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Kevin Lee is leading a restaurant renaissance in Oklahoma City

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 20, 2026

Menu Talk: Birdie’s and Maht, the Korean-American chef’s restaurants, are two of the destinations that are elevating the dining scene.

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How new 'upside-down' dietary guidelines will impact restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 15, 2026

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, Food Directions Partner Maggie Gentile discusses the new food pyramid. And a look at 2026 as an important election year.

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Affordability is written into the business plans of these independent restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2026

To build a steady stream of traffic, an urban neighborhood restaurant must offer the right menu mix, personalized hospitality and prices that won’t break the bank, say these operators. That’s how they’re thriving in a tough economy.

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Why grapes star in Moon Rabbit's Vietnamese New Year dessert

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2026

Behind the Menu: Executive pastry chef Susan Bae infuses Vietnamese tradition, the Tet celebration and her childhood memories into the restaurant’s seasonal dessert.

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