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Smaller portions could solve Chipotle's value perception problem

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 04, 2026

The fast-casual chain said the smaller dishes on the protein menu have been a hit, in part as an affordable entry point. It's part of a growing movement, fueled by GLP-1 drug users and others who don't want to spend on food they won't eat.

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Hearts take shape on menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2026

Taste Tracker: Outback, 7 Brew, Logan’s, Dunkin’, Whataburger, Nothing Bundt Cakes, P.F. Chang’s, Portillo’s, Polly’s Pies, Baskin-Robbins, Lou Malnati’s and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Papa Johns' Pan Pizza upgrade took several years to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2026

The culinary team at the Atlanta-based pizza chain tested countless iterations to elevate the pie’s flavor and texture and have it stand out in a crowded category.

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Shake Shack wants to teach fast-food restaurants how to cook

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

The fast-casual chain launched a campaign to spotlight the made-to-order cooking that goes on in its units, joining with Chipotle as a critic of assembly line fast food.

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Restaurants jump on the protein trend by putting plant sources front and center

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 29, 2026

Two menus show how protein grams can add up without eating a big steak or three-egg omelet. And they have the numbers to prove it.

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Mexican spirits expert Max Reis goes beyond tequila and mezcal

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jan. 27, 2026

The beverage director of Miraté and Daisy Margarita Bar in Los Angeles also delves into rum, gin and more.

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Chipotle plans to do a lot more with its menu this year

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The fast-casual chain began ramping up menu innovation last year. Expect to see a mix of new and previous menu items, including the return of Chicken al Pastor next month.

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February celebrations inspire menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2026

Taste Tracker: Wingstop, Taco Bell, STK, Dog Haus, PJ’s Coffee, Tijuana Flats, Wings Etc., Paris Baguette, Farmer Boys, Robeks and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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PopUp Bagels teams up with Wingstop for a schmear

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2026

Fans of the fast-casual chicken chain's Lemon Pepper wings will be able to dip their bagels in the flavor, just in time for a certain Big Game.

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Danny Meyer's Ci Siamo earns No. 1 spot on Yelp's Top 100 list

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 22, 2026

The winners of the 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. span 34 states and a diversity of restaurants and cuisines.

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