LTOs

Food

Pizza Hut rolls out a pizza-bagel mashup in NYC and LA

The chain partnered with Yeastie Boys food trucks to launch the Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

Taste Tracker: Starbucks flavors the menu with lavender; McAlister’s Deli, Dog Haus and Applebee’s honor St. Pat; Easter blooms at Tim Horton’s; and Black Tap goes British.

February’s most popular items lean towards crispy, cheesy, creamy foods, finds Technomic.

Taste Tracker: Spring blooms for Ruby Slipper and Cracker Barrel; it’s cereal all day at Scooter’s and Salt & Straw; Burgerville goes for waffles; and El Pollo Loco doubles up on tostadas.

The chain is partnering with the iconic Mexican seasoning blend to spice up a taco, snack and beverage, all in test at one California location.

Taste Tracker: Golden Corral, Whataburger, White Castle and Krystal reel in seafood; jackfruit becomes permanent at Smashburger; bowls boom at Taco Cabana and WaBa Grill; and Twin Peaks crafts new cocktails.

The bacon adds a sweet-salty layer of flavor to a BLT, Roast Beef and Turkey sandwich.

Taste Tracker: Get bowled over at Jamba; hot honey returns to Wingstop; Moe’s fires up birria; and Bob Evans expands winter menu.

Behind the Menu: Chef Stephen Parker pairs tangy tamarind and spicy chilies to elevate February’s LTO.

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