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Surf or turf? Lobster and steak share the menu spotlight

 By Patricia Cobe on May 24, 2026

Taste Tracker: Friendly’s, Panera, Luke’s, Fogo de Chão, Panda Express, Logan’s, Sonic, Perkins, Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Puttshack overhauls its menu, adding 50 new food and beverage items

 By Patricia Cobe on May 21, 2026

Behind the Menu: Five years after the eatertainment concept opened its doors, tastes have changed and so have guests’ dining expectations.

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5 food and drink trends spotted at the National Restaurant Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2026

Tastings at the booths of hundreds of exhibitors at the Show revealed some surprising discoveries along with variations of continuing trends.

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Eric Dale drives pastry innovation at one of Denver's most popular restaurants

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on May 19, 2026

Menu Talk: After more than 20 years at Rioja, he has invented a new kind of doughnut.

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Why limited-time offers have skyrocketed since 2019

By Alicia Kelso on May 19, 2026

Most such launches in 2025 were in the beverage category, which create high-margin opportunities for operators.

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Real California Dairy Makes The Hottest Menu Trend Even Cooler

Sponsored content from our partner Real California Milk on May 19, 2026

These days, it’s difficult to imagine a more interesting culinary trend than “hot and spicy.” Maybe that’s because it’s less of a trend and more of a dramatic flavor migration. Most operators can...

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Menus show early signs of summer

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2026

Taste Tracker: Carvel, Starbucks, Smoothie King, Kura Sushi, Gott’s Roadside, TGI Fridays, Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr., Original Chop Shop and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Gluten-free beer-battered Fish & Chips wins fans at Legal Sea Foods

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2026

The new recipe, recently introduced to the menu, already accounts for 25% of fish and chips orders. The beer is selling well, too.

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El Pollo Loco accelerates innovation to fill menu gaps

By Patricia Cobe on May 13, 2026

Behind the Menu: Chef Rene Pisciotti has kept R&D constantly in motion at the chicken chain to build a strong pipeline. First order of business: A signature chicken tender.

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How to eat sushi

By Bret Thorn on May 11, 2026

A visit to the newest Sushi by Bou is a reminder of proper etiquette.

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