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Central Park Boathouse restaurant reopens, with Legends Hospitality running the show

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

The landmark restaurant in NYC’s Central Park, closed for two years, has been refreshed with a modern continental menu and an elegant interior to match.

Food

Top 10 LTOs show consumers' preference for indulgence

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2024

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

Food

March comes in like a lion at BWW, Baskin-Robbins and IHOP

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 29, 2024

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.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel's new CEO airs her roadmap back to better times

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

Julie Masino wants to accelerate the family dining chain's rejuvenation efforts and menu evolution.

Food

IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with chef Arthur Carl at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

As VP of culinary at the chain, Carl is filling menu gaps by balancing creativity with value.

Food

Mid-season menu deals at Fogo de Chao, O'Charley's and Perkins

Feb. 22, 2024

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.

Food

Culver's, Pancheros and Tijuana Flats make a splash with seafood

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2024

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

Food

CPK, Pieology and Donatos riff on pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2024

Taste Tracker: Cocktail creativity at Firebirds and BJ’s; Starbucks and Dutch Bros go for the pink; Valentine sweets at MOD Pizza, Tous les Jours and Yogurtland; and still time for Super Bowl at Sugarfire.

Operations

Alabama eyes source-disclosure requirements for seafood

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2024

Under a bill introduced this week, restaurants would be required to disclose the countries of origin for all seafood that's sold, along with whether it was wild-caught or farmed.

Food

Sweetheart deals at IHOP, Chick-fil-A and Dunkin'

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2024

Taste Tracker: Sonic and Bad Daddy’s choose pork; things get cheesier at Noodles; BurgerFi adds a movie-inspired burger; and menus get dressed in hearts for Valentine’s Day.

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