2014's most 'Xtreme' restaurant meal is a 'monster'
The health advocacy groups said compiling this year’s list of shame was particularly easy, indicating a slight shift toward indulgence on chain menus.
Food
5 off-the-wall menu items chains are banking on
Burger-inspired beer is just one of the over-the-top offerings debuted by chains in recent weeks.
Some operators are looking to source lesser known but abundant seafood that often turns up in the by-catch. These “trash” fish may have names that could sound off-putting to consumers, such as lionfish, sheepshead or grunt, but innovative chefs are proving that their flavor and texture stand up to their upscale cousins—at a gentler price. And diners are biting.