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The Chuck E. Cheese menu grows up

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 18, 2023

Parents who bring their kids to the eatertainment concept have to eat too, and now there’s more pizza, wings, meatballs and desserts geared to grownup tastes.

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How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is creating chef-driven entrees, sides and bar bites that cover every daypart.

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Cracker Barrel, Cowboy Chicken and Logan's Roadhouse send out holiday feasts

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

Taste Tracker: Ruby Slipper and Burgerville feed the morning crowd; drink it up at Mellow Mushroom and Sip Fresh; Insomnia and Pinkbox sweeten the day; and more menu news of the week.

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Princess Cruises charts a new culinary course with Chef Rudi Sodamin at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2023

The head of culinary arts oversees menus and concepts on 17 cruise ships, managing a “United Nations of Chefs” much like a coach does with a football team.

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What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

Technomic’s 2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast provides a glimpse into the next wave in food and drink outside the U.S.

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Beef prices are soaring. It won't get better anytime soon

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2023

With beef inflation expected to stick around for the next few years, steakhouses and meat-focused concepts are creating strategies to manage sourcing and the menu. It's all about being flexible.

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BJ's, Maggiano's and Firebirds go all in for the holidays

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2023

Taste Tracker: White Castle riffs on sliders; the Double Decker Taco returns to Taco Bell; shades of red at Modern Market; new global sauces for Quizno’s and Sweetfin; and Playa Bowls adds seasonal spirit to the menu.

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Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2023

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

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Carrabba's Sandwich Bistro targets office and meeting catering to expand off-premise business

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 06, 2023

The Italian casual-dining brand’s new offshoot has a dedicated menu apart from the chain’s regular catering lineup.

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Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 05, 2023

Just in time for finals week, fans can get a Taco Bell SOS Kit delivered to their dorm room, designed to be eaten in bed.

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