Food

Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Food

Boost the bottom line by offering plant-based comfort foods

As more consumers look for meatless options on menus, comfort foods with alternative proteins are an easy win for operators.

Food

New ingredients freshen menus at El Pollo Loco, Cracker Barrel and Mendocino Farms

Taste Tracker: Dog Haus does a double-decker burger; P.F. Chang’s goes back to school; summery ice creams at Haagen-Dazs and Friendly’s; and more menu news of the week.

Behind the Menu: Chefs Jesse Harris and Lee Wolen teamed up on the Calabrian Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza, launched to commemorate Giordano’s 50th anniversary.

Starbucks and Dunkin’ are secretive about their release dates for pumpkin drinks and treats, but some early arrivals were ready as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest trends and share an interview with Bryan Ogden, chef of Bourbon Steak New York.

Chocolate comes to an iconic baked good, plus cheesecake gets swirled with caramel and apple, to add up to two new desserts on the chicken chain’s menu.

Taste Tracker: IHOP doubles up on pancake deals; pumpkin comes early to Smoothie King and Carvel; it’s pickle time at Walk-Ons; Tocaya tries tortas; and more menu news of the week.

A viral TikTok sensation, Nashville Hot Mozz, gets an extra kick of heat and lands on the menu at Chili’s Grill & Bar.

Behind the Menu: The landmark restaurant and birthplace of the Delmonico Steak transforms a classic dish for vegan palates.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dish on the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Jacob Bickelhaupt, chef-owner of Konro in West Palm Beach.

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