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New menu items tell a flavor story

 By Patricia Cobe on May 03, 2022

Taste Tracker: Shake Shack, Jersey Mike’s, Cousins Subs, Togos and Bad Daddy’s punch up burgers and sandwiches; beverages get a flavor boost at Fridays and Dunkin; mashups trend at Pei Wei and Lucille’s; and more Cinco de Mayo specials.

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Texture takes center stage on restaurant menus

 By Nancy Kruse on May 02, 2022

State of the Plate: Chefs at all levels are adding more crunch to items to give them contrasting textures, using everything from chia seeds to crispy chicken skin.

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Chipotle tests another new protein: Garlic Guajillo Steak

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2022

The burrito chain’s new protein offering—its third in the past eight months—will be sold for a limited time at restaurants in Denver, Indianapolis and Orange County, Calif.

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How restaurants are navigating the rocky seafood market

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 29, 2022

Inflation, supply shortages, port congestion and labor issues are pushing up the price of fish and shellfish.

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Au Bon Pain tackles supply chain issues and rising costs with employee recipe contest

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2022

“Sandwich Madness” challenged team members to create new menu items using existing SKUs.

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Restaurants gear up for Cinco de Mayo and launch more spring specials

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 25, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cinco de Mayo hits menus at Del Taco, Baja Fresh, Taco John’s and more; new cocktails on hand for P.F. Chang’s, CPK and Taco Cabana; Sonic celebrates pickles; and smoothies, sweets and sips trend on menus.

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Offer craveable desserts without stressing staff

Sponsored content from our partner Krusteaz Professional on Apr. 25, 2022

Amid current labor challenges and short-staffing issues in many restaurants, plenty of operators are exploring ways to cut the amount of labor used during a given shift. In the realm of desserts, a ro...

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Smashburger gets into catering with burger bars, box lunches and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 22, 2022

The fast casual launched its first catering platform earlier this month to feed returning office workers.

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Drive brunch sales with Mexican flavors

Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on Apr. 21, 2022

Consumers are finally able to freely go back to brunch, and the competition among operators is stiff. From Instagram-worthy eats to innovative offerings and global flavors, restaurant operators are wo...

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How Graze Craze is spreading charcuterie across the country

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 21, 2022

Through a franchise model, Kerry Sylvester and Brady Lee are turning the charcuterie trend into a growing foodservice business.

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