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In the hands of Rasmus Munk, dinner sends a message at The Alchemist

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 02, 2024

The Copenhagen chef’s “holistic cuisine” merges science, gastronomy, performance art, societal issues and storytelling in a restaurant designed to look like a planetarium.

Operations

Want to speed service? Start with your menu

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2024

New research shows that guests spend an average of nine minutes plowing through a menu because the array is typically so extensive. But they also want comprehensive descriptions of dishes and prefer a conventional bill of fare over QR menus.

Food

Panera decides its DNA is really soups, sandwiches and salads

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2024

The bakery-cafe chain is rolling out a new menu that plays up core menu lines rather than searching for a new breakthrough menu category.

Food

Just Salad, Abuelo's and Perkins freshen up the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 28, 2024

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell goes all in on chicken; Culver’s gets a bacon upgrade; shrimp comes to Zaxby’s; and pastels trend at Krispy Kreme and Baskin-Robbins.

Food

Popeyes, Smashburger and Nekter sprinkle the menu with some spice

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 24, 2024

Taste Tracker: Island flavors make waves at First Watch; Wendy’s and Rita’s get fruity; it’s all about lavender for Caribou Coffee; and more menu news of the week.

Beverage

Sonic launches Blackout Slush Float to tie into solar eclipse

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 18, 2024

Fans can score a free pair of viewing glasses with every purchase, plus eclipse watching tips from a former NASA astronaut to prepare for the April 8 event.

Food

Little Caesars, O'Charley's and Wayback move into new menu territory

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 14, 2024

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s and Friendly’s lighten up for Spring; bowls bloom at Honeygrow and Jinya; Potbelly bakes a new cookie; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 11, 2024

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

Food

Lazy Dog, Piada and Greene Turtle catch spring fever

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 07, 2024

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.

Operations

Panera Bread appears to be relaxing ingredient standards, says report

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2024

With a major menu overhaul coming next month, the fast-casual chain may also be easing off on its commitment to responsibly raised meat.

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