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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Chili’s next-gen burger

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2016

Chili’s Grill & Bar may have been founded in 1975 by a group of “hamburger hippies,” but a few culinary tweaks are reinventing those tastes for today’s customers.

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Is Indian poised to go mainstream?

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 19, 2016

Recent concept developments and menu and consumer data shifts show that Indian cuisine has potential to expand in the U.S.

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4 new menu items igniting sales

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2016

During a difficult time for many restaurant operators, a few are having sales success with new menu items. Here's a sampling of those killer lures.

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4 flavors having a menu moment

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 25, 2016

Four new flavors dethrone Sriracha to become the fastest-growing menu flavors.

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Restaurants go farther afield with new customer lures

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2016

Some of the latest LTOs and menu additions underscore the willingness of even mass-market brands to experiment.

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The next global breakfast hit

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 08, 2016

A North African egg dish with American appeal sees menu growth.

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Will these local favorites be the next big thing?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2016

The culinary world didn't know about lobster rolls or hot chicken until those regional specialties were embraced by the restaurant mainstream. Will these peculiar favorites be the next local dishes to catch fire?

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