Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

Chefs from McDonald's, Cava, Del Taco and more honored with 2024 MenuMasters awards

The annual event recognized menu innovation at five restaurant chains, plus Chef Nancy Silverton’s induction into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

Food

6 food and drink trends driving menus around the world

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Trend Study pinpoints evolving dishes and drinks that can influence restaurant menus in the States.

Behind the Menu: How the casual-dining chain smashes expectations with a winning combination of familiarity and price with its new Big Smasher burger.

The brand’s newest location in New York City’s Soho neighborhood showcases a rotating menu, beverages in test and an enhanced customer experience.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coqodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

With its new Cheeseburger Melt, the pizza chain aims to take on the fast-food burger giants.

The heat is on at Cracker Barrel and Dog Haus; summer means shrimp at Modern Market; BJ’s takes flight with sangria; and more menu news of the week.

Behind the Menu: Money Cake opens in New York, tempting pastry fans with the waffle-cream puff hybrid.

The Birthday Pie Slice comes to the menu Monday, and the party continues through June with special birthday deals.

Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.

In test, the new protein option made up 20% of dinnertime orders, the daypart the fast casual is targeting for growth.

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