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Beef is still what's for dinner

 By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 17, 2024

Nancy Kruse: RB's menu trends columnist writes about the continued popularity of beef, and how restaurant brands have been expanding and upgrading their beef offerings.

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Things get crispy and crunchy at Moe's, White Castle and Burgerville

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 12, 2024

Taste Tracker: Noodles & Co. goes Alfredo-style; Father’s Day specials at Black Angus; Friendly’s releases SummerFest menu; Wayback and Culver’s build seasonal burgers; and fruit makes food and drink news this week.

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Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 11, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest goings-on in food and drink, and feature a conversation with restaurateur Nia Grace.

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Applebee's upgrades chicken sandwiches with new techniques and flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 10, 2024

Behind the Menu: VP of Culinary Shannon Johnson introduced hand breading, a larger chicken breast and craveable flavor profiles to elevate the platform.

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Salmonella has now sickened 320 in the East, but authorities can't say if there's a common source

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2024

Cucumbers have been connected to two of the three contaminations. Still, the outbreaks could be separate, according to health officials.

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Introducing the Summer of Soft Serve

By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 06, 2024

State of the Plate: Menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse finds plenty of delicious examples that soft-serve ice cream's reach is expanding far beyond fast food.

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The snacking trend fuels growth at smoothie and treat concepts

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2024

A focus on portability, meal replacement and beverage innovation is also moving these chains up in the Top 500 ranks.

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Burger King is testing flame-grilled chicken for new sandwiches and wraps

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2024

The quick-service chain known for flame-grilled burgers is expanding on that concept with a new protein, soon available in several flavor variations at select restaurants in Nebraska and Alabama.

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Viral food trends are increasingly landing on restaurant menus, Yelp data reveals

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2024

The 2024 State of the Industry Report also shows growth in dessert concepts and popups. And croissants continue to morph.

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June kicks off with menu action at Sonic, Blaze Pizza and Panda Express

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: IHOP’s Pancake of the Month debuts; summer fruits sparkle at 7-Eleven, CPK and Hardee’s; BWW goes Hawaiian; and chicken gets downsized at Dave’s.

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