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Restaurants are suddenly all about dessert

By Nancy Kruse on Nov. 07, 2023

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on the rising popularity of the last course, which is no longer operators' problematic stepchild.

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Case Study: How Buddy’s Kitchen Upgrades Menu Items with Ease—and How Restaurants Can Benefit

Sponsored content from our partner The Oregon Fruit Company on Nov. 01, 2023

When it comes to offering signature menu items, sometimes all it takes is adding the sweetness of fruit. Learn more today.

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Denny's counts on menu tweaks and a to-go push to get it through a traffic slide

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2023

While considering more virtual concepts, the diner chain plans to roll out a simplified bill of fare next week.

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Cheese curds move out of Wis. onto menus everywhere

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2023

Mozzarella sticks are so last century. Fried cheese curds are the ooey gooey snack of the moment.

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GW Fins dry ages fish to enhance flavor, reduce waste and sell at a premium

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2023

Behind the Menu: Executive chef Michael Nelson created a comprehensive fin-to-tail program, sourcing whole fish, dry aging tuna and swordfish steaks and using scraps for “seacuterie.”

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Hopdoddy strengthens commitment to regenerative beef and seed-free oil

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2023

Behind the Menu: The better burger chain shifted to these more sustainable sources, pledging to expand the initiative chainwide and on the menu.

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Add fun, familiar favorites to the menu without maxing labor

Sponsored content from our partner Conagra Foodservice on Oct. 13, 2023

As diners look for exciting experiences at restaurants, operators can use versatile ingredients to deliver just that, all without stretching staff thin.

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Restaurateurs are giving their menus an upgrade

By Nancy Kruse on Oct. 02, 2023

State of the Plate: Menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse examines operators' push to make their menus more experiential with options such as truffle and caviar.

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