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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Marketing

Comfort food makeovers reign among this winter’s tempting LTOs

Consumers favored familiar dishes with a twist in December. These seven stood out in Technomic’s monthly survey.

Food

6 menu predictions for 2019

Stay ahead of the curve by tapping into these emerging foods, flavors and industry changes.

Food

Recipe report: Cooking healthier

New year’s resolutions to eat healthier are still fresh in consumers’ minds. Help guests meet their goals with these five better-for-you recipes. 

Special Reports

Tastes of the times

Whether your diners are 18 years old or 68, find out how each generation is putting its own stamp on the foodservice industry.

Food

4 menu trends coming down the pike for chains

Keep an eye on these flavors and ingredients hitting the mainstream.

Food

5 of our editors' favorite recipes

At Restaurant Business and FoodService Director we have great respect and admiration for all the creativity that comes out of restaurant and noncommercial kitchens.

Food

7 menu trends that took off in 2018

Here’s a look back on a year that met expectations and delivered a few surprises.

Beverage

10 cozy drinks consumers are sipping this winter

Operators are revamping beverages—both with and without alcohol—to spread warmth this season.

Marketing

The 10 most unique LTOs on chain menus

The originality of these limited-time items piqued consumer interest in November.

Food

Taco John’s shows off its street smarts

See how the chain signaled authenticity with a recent steak LTO.

Food

Healthy eating takes a targeted track at chains

Subtle marketing directed at current health trends can win with consumers.

Food

5 All-American recipes to try

As consumers continue to seek authentic dishes, regional ingredients are impacting menus along with global cuisines. To tap into America’s culinary roots and flavors, start with these five recipes.

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