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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Repackaging healthy

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2015

While salads remain the go-to healthy choice in restaurants—76 percent of consumers order salads with some frequency, according to Chicago researcher Technomic—49 percent of patrons would like more varied options.

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Restaurant Business’ staff and colleagues pick their best eats (and drinks) of 2015

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 18, 2015

Chefs and industry folks aren’t the only ones who blend pleasure and profession over restaurant meals. At Winsight Media, we are constantly tracking trends.

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3 trendlettes we’re watching for April

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 01, 2016

Low-cost indulgences by the big burger chains, the next steps in customization, and turning cabbage—the pickled type—into the green type.

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Inside Moe's Southwest Grill's new menu lab

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 21, 2016

At Moe’s Southwest Grill, a new item has about a 10% chance of making it from the idea stage to the menu, and the process can take as long as a year.

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Make fall menus great again

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 06, 2016

Take autumn offerings up a notch by featuring seasonal favorites in new, unexpected ways.

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Comforting retro dessert recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2017

As we head into mid-January, healthy eating may still be top of mind for many diners. Nevertheless, a majority of consumers veer toward indulgence when at restaurants.

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Sweet and savory pie recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2017

To get your customers into the spirit, offer a variety of savory and sweet pies—not all taking on the usual circular shape that links them to the mathematical pi.

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Recipes for burger lovers

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2017

You can’t go wrong with classic beef patties and cheeseburgers, but this month’s marketing tie-in provides an opportunity to try something a little different.

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