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Chicago restaurants Giordano's and Boka come together to create a celebratory pizza

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 08, 2024

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.

Consumer Trends

Chicken rules the roost with consumers and operators

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2024

Wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches continue their winning streak, finds a new survey from Revenue Management Solutions.

Food

Thousand-hole pancakes, Alex Stupak's state of mind, family dining and fries

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Aug. 06, 2024

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

Beverage

Dunkin' partners with celeb chef Nick DiGiovanni to launch 4 cool coffees

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2024

The Chef Nick Menu debuts Wednesday, featuring new limited-time iced coffees created in collaboration with Dunkin's chef Dan Cole.

Marketing

Panera Bread launches the ultimate 'Millennial Meal'

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 30, 2024

The fast casual merges two of that generation’s favorites into one promotion for National Avocado Day.

Food

Family-dining chains shake up their menus as the segment redefines itself

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2024

Menu overhauls seem to be coming all at once, as the major players in this full-service, midscale sector seek to balance the new with the tried-and-true while delivering value.

Beverage

Food holidays, restaurant weeks and the magic of long-standing operators

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 23, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Trevin Hutchins of Aphotic in San Francisco.

Food

Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

Food

Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 18, 2024

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

Food

Subway, Hardee's and Bonchon send out new sandwiches

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2024

Taste Tracker: It’s a sweet summer for Chip City, Scooter’s and Rita’s; 7 Brew, Bigbby’s, Dunkin’ and PJ’s target the thirsty; Zaxby's does tacos; and Biscuitville goes all in on Spam.

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