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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Get ready for the Big Game with menu items that are hot, hot, hot

Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on Jan. 04, 2024

As consumers get ready to root for their favorite team this winter, operators can heat things up with spicy sauces and more.

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How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

NYC’s ilili opened 15 years ago, inspired by a family’s culinary and hospitality legacy and the drive for an elevated restaurant experience.

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These are the big menu trends to watch in 2024

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2024

After scouring dozens of end-of-year industry reports, we gathered the predictions that rose to the top. Here’s what the forecasters say will most impact menus and operations in the year ahead.

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Chuck E. Cheese's 'Grown-Up Menu' is the latest piece of a brand refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2024

Behind the Menu: The eatertainment chain aims to enhance the experience for all family members at its venues, and food is a big part of the upgrade.

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Just Salad partners with Michelin-starred Dirt Candy for new plant-based bowl

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2024

The fast casual collaborated with Amanda Cohen, chef-owner of the NYC vegan restaurant, to develop the limited-time salad.

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On restaurant menus, texture matters more than you think

By Nancy Kruse on Jan. 02, 2024

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on texture on restaurant menus. But while Americans are culinary adventurers, they remain pickier when it comes to how a food item feels.

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