Food

Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Food

North Italia reinvents happy hour and brunch, updates classics for Spring menu rollout

Behind the Menu: Corporate chef Chris Curtiss reworked Italian favorites with refined techniques and created new dishes and drinks for the casual-dining chain, all with an eye on affordability and seasonal ingredients.

Food

Cava's pita chip fans have a spicy new option

Hot Harissa Pita Chips follow the wildly successful launch of Garlic Ranch chips last fall, as the Mediterranean fast casual expands its menu into North African flavor territory.

The fast-food chain teamed up with Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, the comedian-grillmasters behind the AC Barbeque brand, to launch two new limited-time items.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about trends that emerged at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, 4/20 specials and the return of outdoor dining, then share an interview with Bob Johnston, CEO of The Melting Pot.

Reports indicate an E. coli outbreak late last year tied to romaine lettuce was never disclosed to the public. In addition, the firing of staff has resulted in the suspension of a key food-safety quality control program.

Taste Tracker: Tacodeli, Taco Cabana, Taco Bell and Velvet Taco headline restaurant menu trend news, along with &pizza, Jersey Mike’s, Perkin’s and more.

Croissant Toast Sandwiches are the latest addition to the fast casual’s Spring menu refresh, reinforcing the brand’s new campaign, “It Just Meals Good."

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss lemonade, TV dinners and other food & beverage trends, and also share an interview with Juan and Gee Smalls of Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta.

Behind the Menu: The Dallas-based bakery cafe offers fresh takes on brunch classics along with original creations, all with a touch of French flair.

Taste Tracker: Wendy’s, Maggiano’s, Smashburger, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Emmy Squared, Bruster’s and Krispy Kreme headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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