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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Psst—here are the new trends in secret menus

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 13, 2016

Now that every restaurant chain seems to have unpublished options for insiders, how are smart brands trying to recapture that mystique and sense of privilege? Read on—but mum’s the word.

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6 noteworthy menu predictions made by chefs

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2016

These predictions caught our attention in the National Restaurant Association’s 2017 culinary forecast.

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5 most popular restaurant trends on 2017 lists—and 5 outliers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2017

These are the predictions that built the most consensus among restaurant industry forecasters.

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3 ethnic fried chicken styles on the rise

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 09, 2017

Asian fried chicken recipes reign supreme.

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Comforting retro dessert recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2017

As we head into mid-January, healthy eating may still be top of mind for many diners. Nevertheless, a majority of consumers veer toward indulgence when at restaurants.

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Ethnic bowl shakes up breakfast

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 17, 2017

It was a stop in Seattle that motivated Wildflower Bread Company Product Development Manager Lacey Hudgins to add a North Africa-inspired shakshuka bowl at breakfast.

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Adapting to a new definition of healthy

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Late last year, BJ’s revamped its better-for-you menu to put more focus on nutrient-packed choices. One of the first items to get a makeover was the salmon quinoa bowl.

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