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Sonic goes nuts for its first LTO of the new year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2024

The drive-in chain pairs peanut butter and bacon in a very limited-time cheeseburger and shake.

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What's impacting menus in the year ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

Lizzy Freier, director of menu research and insights for Technomic, digs into 2024’s top trends and predictions.

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The year menu innovation got turbo-charged

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

2023 saw a lot of menu activity and unique food and drink launches. But many operators stuck with perennial favorites for LTOs.

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Bar Louie fills menu gaps to boost traffic beyond happy hour

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2023

Behind the Menu: As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is expanding the menu in new directions without losing focus on the bar.

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The Chuck E. Cheese menu grows up

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 18, 2023

Parents who bring their kids to the eatertainment concept have to eat too, and now there’s more pizza, wings, meatballs and desserts geared to grownup tastes.

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How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is creating chef-driven entrees, sides and bar bites that cover every daypart.

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Cracker Barrel, Cowboy Chicken and Logan's Roadhouse send out holiday feasts

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2023

Taste Tracker: Ruby Slipper and Burgerville feed the morning crowd; drink it up at Mellow Mushroom and Sip Fresh; Insomnia and Pinkbox sweeten the day; and more menu news of the week.

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Princess Cruises charts a new culinary course with Chef Rudi Sodamin at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2023

The head of culinary arts oversees menus and concepts on 17 cruise ships, managing a “United Nations of Chefs” much like a coach does with a football team.

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