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Cheese is melting all over menus this fall

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 04, 2026

Taste Tracker: Panera Bread, Qdoba, Applebee’s, Golden Chick, Olive Garden, Sweetgreen, Chipotle, Chili’s, Denny’s, Schlotzsky’s, and Freddy’s headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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How Domino's new single-serve pizza took shape

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 02, 2026

Behind the Menu: Taste, customization, and operational simplicity were major R&D goals, but it's no accident that the Detroit-style Domino is rectangular-shaped like the pizza chain’s logo.

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NYC's Sono restaurant fuses Korean and Italian cuisines into a craveable menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2026

Chef Sechul Yang crafts a new style of fusion that stands apart from the jumble of flavors and ingredients of the past.

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September gets off to a sweet start on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 31, 2026

Taste Tracker: Zaxby’s, Scooter’s, Cici’s, Dutch Bros, Donato’s, Blaze, Long John Silver’s, Sonic, Snooze, Benihana, Einstein Bros. and Mod Pizza headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Jamba's new sandwich line gives the fast casual a firm foothold in the food space

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 26, 2026

Behind the Menu: Sandwiches are integral to the overall vision for this GoTo Foods brand, as it moves from beverages and snacks to the center-of-the-plate.

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Seasonings emerge as a strong sauce alternative

By Alicia Kelso on Aug. 24, 2026

From McShaker Fries to Diablo Dust, some chains are experimenting with flavors without compromising texture.

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Steak fans are seeking a more casual dining experience, and Outback is delivering

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 20, 2026

An expanded steak menu, barbell pricing strategy, and unstuffy but attentive service are working together in Outback’s favor. Not to mention the never-ending demand for quality protein.

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Shrimp is making waves on limited-service menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2026

Behind the Menu: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants are turning to shrimp as a cost-effective protein option that’s adaptable to a variety of flavor profiles.

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Tonnato is making the rounds

By Bret Thorn on Aug. 17, 2026

Food Writer’s Diary: The sauce made of canned tuna is becoming a darling of independent restaurants across the country.

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Mashups make a comeback on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 14, 2026

Taste Tracker: Del Taco, Ziggi’s, IHOP, Velvet Taco, Chick-fil-A, Domino’s, Swig, Whataburger, Sweetgreen, and Zalat Pizza headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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