Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Food

Line extensions blossom from Outback’s iconic Bloomin’ Onion

The chain’s signature appetizer inspired a riff on ribs and chicken.

Operations

How restaurants are trying to recoup revenue from a bleak holiday party season

Large shindigs are out, but operators are innovating with alternative holiday events to bring in some cash.

Taste Tracker: Bennigan’s spirited cocktails, Logan’s party packs, Taziki’s festive starters and shakes with Christmas flavors

The fast casual is differentiating its entry with sourcing, spicing and simplicity of execution.

Editor’s Roundtable: As plant-based meats return to restaurant marketing, RB editors discuss the products’ potential popularity.

With the pandemic devastating the hospitality business, hotel operators have to move in new directions for the new year.

Comfort food aside, online orders of pet supplies, gaming gear and alcoholic beverages surged in the months since COVID-19 gripped the country.

In recent months, Huebschmann has had to adapt the menus to outdoor dining, curbside takeout and more.

With the pandemic shifting the workforce from office building to home office, lunch has gotten lost in the shuffle.

Taste Tracker: From Cowboy Chicken to Aquavit, restaurants in every segment are offering off-premise holiday packages for any size gathering.

The salad bar chain is menuing quinoa and farro to give guests “warm and fuzzy” options.

DoorDash orders trended toward indulgent foods and munchies to calm stressed-out Americans awaiting election results on Nov. 3.

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