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Maggiano's begins 'next chapter' with premium cocktails, ingredient upgrades

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 10, 2024

Updates such as tableside drink service and specially grown tomatoes are designed to give customers more bang for their buck at the polished-casual Italian chain.

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How Panera's New Era goes way beyond the menu

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 09, 2024

The menu transformation is exceeding expectations, but the brand has been in headlines for lots of other reasons. EVP and COO Debbie Roberts takes on questions about the test of par-baked bread, dough facility closures, the data breach and more.

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Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 09, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with Krak Boba CEO Tin Do.

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The humble carrot takes center stage on menus

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 08, 2024

Nancy Kruse: RB's restaurant menu trends columnist dishes on the carrot, which is inexpensive, readily available and versatile.

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Summertime menu action peaks at Sonic, &pizza and Newk's

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: Beverages make a splash at Juice It Up, Sip Fresh and Snooze; sandwiches soar at Denny’s, Shipley Donuts and Togo’s; Dave’s Hot Chicken and Burgerville shake it up; and more menu moves of the week.

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6 menu items to watch at convenience stores this summer

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 03, 2024

C-stores are embracing their position as an affordable alternative to restaurant food, offering things like Spam, meal bundles and $6 burrito bowls.

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Taco Bell brings back the Nacho Fries Lover's Pass and adds a new fry flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2024

Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries make their debut at the Mexican restaurant chain along with a 30-day $10 subscription for rewards members.

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Roast pig, ancient grains and Perkins' menu mission

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 02, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret introduce listeners to “population wheat,” chat about cooking in a China box and hear from Mindy Armstrong about the evolution of family dining at Perkins and Huddle House.

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Chipotle features favorites of 5 American athletes in new limited-time menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2024

The athletes also star in the chain’s latest “Unwrapped” video series. Plus, Chipotle is serving gold foil-wrapped burritos starting July 25 to kick off the Summer Olympics.

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Summer menu launches continue at Carrabba's, Logan's Roadhouse and Eggs Up Grill

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2024

Taste Tracker: Popeyes goes all in on boneless; World Burger Tour comes to Hard Rock; Taco Cabana hosts street food fest; Starbucks energizes its beverage lineup; and more menu news of the week.

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