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The food and drink trends that defined 2025

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 18, 2025

Common threads emerged on restaurant menus over the past year. These are the ones that rose to the top—including those we’ve had enough of.

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Taco Bell brings back the Quesarito after years of fan demand

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 17, 2025

One of the fast-food chain’s most-requested items returns to the menu nationwide for a limited time, tied into a legendary NBA draft moment.

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Winter menus are ready to warm up diners

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2025

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, White Castle, Maggiano’s, Bonchon, Jinya, Vicious Biscuit, Freshii, Polly’s Pies, Stonefire Grill, Metro Diner and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Elevate the dining experience and boost loyalty with beloved brand names

Sponsored content from our partner Kraft Foodservice on Dec. 15, 2025

In order to remain competitive, operators must stock brands customers know and love to showcase why diners should visit one establishment instead of another and to highlight value.

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California Fish Grill packs protein and sustainability into 5 new bowls

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 11, 2025

Behind the Menu: Sustainable seafood and global flavors are the focus of the fast-casual’s newest items, with salmon, shrimp, beans and more providing up to 56 grams protein in each.

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How Isabel Coss rose from bread baker to become executive chef at Washington, D.C.'s Pascual

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 09, 2025

Menu Talk: The former ballet dancer and pastry chef began her culinary journey at 17 in Mexico City, was mentored by several top restaurateurs and steadily achieved her own success.

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Restaurants fast-track catering this holiday season

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 08, 2025

Taste Tracker: Panda Express, Sonic, Starbucks, Chili’s, Burgerville, Walk-On’s, Lazy Dog, Moe’s, Dunkin’, Another Broken Egg, Biscuitville, Ruby Slipper and Momofuku headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Cooper's Hawk elevates its Life Balance menu by amping up flavor and craveability

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2025

Behind the Menu: Chef Matt McMillin tweaked four entrees with ingredients that boost taste and richness without changing their healthy profiles. Plus low-alcohol, lower-calorie wines are now available for pairing.

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Convenience stores borrow from the restaurant playbook, turning signature menu items into traffic drivers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 03, 2025

From 7-Eleven’s new Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich to Casey’s cult-favorite Breakfast Pizza, convenience stores nationwide are developing signature dishes that set them apart—and boost foodservice sales.

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Patina Group transports racing fans to global tables with Formula 1 menu

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 02, 2025

The restaurant and catering division of Delaware North delivered thousands of chef-driven meals representing 10 international cuisines at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. It took months of collaboration across culinary, logistics and vendor teams.

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