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Outbreak proves plant-based meat can pose a food-safety risk, too

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2022

A lawsuit has been brought against the supplier of a ground-beef substitute that's suspected of having sickened 470 people. The problem ingredient has yet to be identified.

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Cracker Barrel sheds 'old country store' image for a hipper vibe with menu upgrades

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 28, 2022

In a push to expand its customer base and increase check averages, the chain is focusing on breakfast customization, plant-based choices and on-trend menu items.

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A wealth of new menu items entices diners over the Fourth of July holiday weekend

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chicken in new guises at BWW, Slim Chickens and Toppers; Mooyah, Auntie Anne’s and Smashburger shake it up; refreshing thirst-quenchers for Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Charleys; and everything from cocktails to concretes to cookies make their debut.

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Burger King proves that plant-based meat isn’t targeted at vegetarians

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2022

The burger chain is doubling down on its Impossible Foods offerings with a pair of new options, one of which features bacon, which is not a plant.

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Foie gras producers sue to block NYC's pending ban

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2022

Duck farmers are asking a state court to halt the ban before it starts, arguing that the city shouldn't dictate what's farmed hundreds of miles away.

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4 ways Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill differentiates its menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2022

Head chef Steve Sturm shares how he and his team set the restaurant apart in the polished-casual space,

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Krispy Kreme is adding soft-serve ice cream

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The doughnut chain introduced Original Glazed Soft Serve Ice Cream in 10 markets Tuesday and is expanding into more locations.

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There's no lull in menu launches during the ‘lazy’ days of summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 20, 2022

Taste Tracker: Just Salad and Chicken Salad Chick refresh the salad bowl; cool sipping at Potbelly, Corner Bakery and PJ’s; IHOP has a Minions menu; Newk’s and Taco John’s celebrate barbecue; and more menu news of the week.

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