menu trends

Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 16, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Greywind chef, Dan Kluger.

Beverage

Blank Street Coffee is all in on matcha this summer—and pickleball

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2024

The coffee chain developed three refreshing “gateway” drinks to lure customers who may not even like matcha. The goal: to build mid-afternoon traffic.

Consumer Trends

It's the season of cheap eats, Caesar Salad and limoncello

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2024

The latest consumer trend data released by Yelp reveals an uptick in these restaurant searches and several others since last year.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Food

Fast-food chains wage a value war to get customers in the door

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2024

The summer of 2024 is turning out to be the summer of the value meal at top quick-service brands. Here's a look at some of the deals that restaurant chains are offering.

Food

Asian street foods, fizzy drinks and crunchy snacks trend at Summer Fancy Food Show

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2024

Plus Korean, Indian and African ingredients make news, and condiments and desserts take on more complex flavor profiles.

Beverage

Sonic launches 6 beverages to quench America's thirst for innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2024

The drive-in chain is a longtime beverage destination, but the category has gotten increasingly competitive with new players and expanded drink selections on menus.

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