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Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

 By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 18, 2024

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

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Panera adds more sandwiches and brings back beloved bagels

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 17, 2024

The chain's ongoing menu revamp continued this week with several new items, including Avocado Toast. And fan pressure has brought both Sesame and Blueberry bagels back.

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Subway, Hardee's and Bonchon send out new sandwiches

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2024

Taste Tracker: It’s a sweet summer for Chip City, Scooter’s and Rita’s; 7 Brew, Bigbby’s, Dunkin’ and PJ’s target the thirsty; Zaxby's does tacos; and Biscuitville goes all in on Spam.

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Why True Food Kitchen's new chicken tenders took a year to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 16, 2024

Behind the Menu: The gluten-free, air-fried tenders stay true to the restaurant’s health and quality mission, with the crispy crunch consumers crave.

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Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 16, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Greywind chef, Dan Kluger.

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Burger King turns up the heat as temperatures rise

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2024

The fast-food chain’s new Fiery Menu offers five items aimed at spice seekers, with each rated according to its heat level.

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Maggiano's begins 'next chapter' with premium cocktails, ingredient upgrades

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 10, 2024

Updates such as tableside drink service and specially grown tomatoes are designed to give customers more bang for their buck at the polished-casual Italian chain.

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Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 09, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with Krak Boba CEO Tin Do.

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How Panera's New Era goes way beyond the menu

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 09, 2024

The menu transformation is exceeding expectations, but the brand has been in headlines for lots of other reasons. EVP and COO Debbie Roberts takes on questions about the test of par-baked bread, dough facility closures, the data breach and more.

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The humble carrot takes center stage on menus

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 08, 2024

Nancy Kruse: RB's restaurant menu trends columnist dishes on the carrot, which is inexpensive, readily available and versatile.

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