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

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2025

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.

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Cava's pita chip fans have a spicy new option

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2025

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.

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Arby's brings the meats and celebrity sauces to new barbecue sandwiches

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2025

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.

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Chain chefs share menu insights

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 22, 2025

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.

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Cuts to Health & Human Services raise concerns about the FDA's ability to conduct food-safety inspections

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 18, 2025

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.

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Make way for a taco takeover on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2025

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.

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Panera turns croissant dough into sandwich bread for new menu item

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2025

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."

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Wendy's rolls out new line of Frostys

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 15, 2025

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.

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New brunch menu at fast-casual La Madeleine is packed with full-service style

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2025

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.

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From pizza to ice cream, menus are full of surprises this week

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2025

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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