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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

Carrabba's Sandwich Bistro targets office and meeting catering to expand off-premise business

The Italian casual-dining brand’s new offshoot has a dedicated menu apart from the chain’s regular catering lineup.

Food

Beef prices are soaring. It won't get better anytime soon

With beef inflation expected to stick around for the next few years, steakhouses and meat-focused concepts are creating strategies to manage sourcing and the menu. It's all about being flexible.

Food

Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students

Just in time for finals week, fans can get a Taco Bell SOS Kit delivered to their dorm room, designed to be eaten in bed.

Food

Red Lobster, Burgerville and CPK make a subtle nod to the holidays

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme rushes into Christmas; cocktails make a splash at Bonefish and Ted’s Montana Grill; comfort foods rule at Tender Greens; and wings take flight at Pei Wei.

Operations

How Table 301's restaurants hit all the right notes in Greenville, S.C.

Founder Carl Sobocinski is joined by Chef Diego Campos to share how six unique concepts combined with heartfelt hospitality keep guests coming back.

Food

Subway's footlong cookie gets a spot on permanent menu in 2024

Eager fans can have a first bite at select locations on Dec. 4, National Cookie Day.

Food

Outback riffs on two core items—steak and onions—for 'Steakmas Season' menu

The holiday lineup is all about indulgence on the food side, but beverage innovation shares equal status with culinary when it comes to menu promotions.

Food

Veggie Grill evolves the menu to keep pace with plant-based trends

Behind the Menu: Since the fast casual’s start in 2006, many new meat and dairy alternatives have come to market and consumers’ health perceptions have changed. Veggie Grill has been forced to change too.

Food

IHOP ties into 'Wonka' movie with themed LTOs

The family-dining chain launches eight menu items Monday inspired by the film’s story—and they’re not all chocolate.

Food

Wings land on Popeyes' menu nationwide in five flavors

The chicken chain is permanently introducing wings on Wednesday, adding three new variations.

Beverage

Starbucks' global locations offer unique takes on holiday beverages

From a Chestnut Praline Latte in the Caribbean to Japan’s Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino, stores in different parts of the world celebrate with seasonal drinks that reflect the culture.

Beverage

Nobu offers sober-curious guests tea cocktails to pair with menu

The high-end restaurant teamed with a Japanese green tea expert to build a zero-proof drink list and an additional revenue stream.

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