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Consumers' favorite taco joints

 By Peter Romeo, Sara Rush Wirth, Kelsey Squire and Benita Gingerella on Nov. 28, 2016

Don't expect to find Taco Bell or Chipotle on the list of Foursquare users' most-loved sources of the Tex-Mex staple. But Waffle House is there, along with one-offs in such unexpected locales as Charlotte, N.C. Here are the top 20 joints, along with why they top the rankings.

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5 fastest-growing flavors by segment

 By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 30, 2016

Breakout stars on menus range from all-American to ethnic flavors, light florals to indulgent fats.

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New trends in tacos

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2016

A look at which restaurants are winning the hearts (and dollars) of America's taco lovers shows how the Mexican staple is changing with the times.

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4 ways operators can win with meatloaf

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 05, 2016

Chain restaurants are motivated by down-home, affordable and operationally efficient meatloaf.

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3 ways operators are bringing fat back

By Maggie Hennessy on Dec. 15, 2016

With the move toward a more “natural” definition of health, diners are warming in their reception to animal fats, suggest the trends that Technomic and RB predict.

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Ramen gets a barbecue twist

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2016

While the lunch menu at San Antonio’s Granary ‘Cue & Brew focuses on classic local dishes, chef-owner Tim Rattray is all about bringing international flavor.

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A veggie burger that goes against the grain

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 15, 2016

Besides getting meat-eating diners on board, the Hard Rock Cafe set out to appeal to Gen Z and millennial customers with an Instagrammable vegetarian dish.

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5 retro comfort foods making waves on menus

By Patricia Cobe and Lizzy Freier on Dec. 09, 2016

Chain restaurants are discovering that nostalgia sells.

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4 menu presentations intended to snag eyeballs

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 12, 2016

Surprising skewered foods bring Instagram-worthy delight.

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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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