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Panda Express elevates surf 'n turf with flavor and texture twists

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2025

Behind the Menu: Crispy Sesame Shrimp and Beef, the American Chinese fast casual’s latest limited-time wok drop, features two proteins tossed in an aromatic Sichuan sauce.

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An 8-year restoration takes NYC's Waldorf Astoria into the 21st century, with just the right blend of grandeur and approachability

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2025

The updated Peacock Alley lounge evokes Gilded Age opulence, but Chef Michael Anthony’s Lex Yard, the hotel’s signature restaurant, is a welcoming brasserie for the neighborhood as well as overnight guests. We take an inside look at the Waldorf’s monumental makeover.

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For Zaxbys' CMO Patrick Schwing, enhancing the core menu is key

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Oct. 28, 2025

Menu Talk: The fast-casual exec discusses how Zaxbys is competing in the crowded chicken space with a new menu format, sauce innovation and compelling limited-time items.

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Chili's to bring back Skillet Queso after customer outcry

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2025

Fans of the casual-dining chain apparently had strong feelings about the slow-selling cheese dip, which was replaced last month by a new Southwestern Queso. Chili’s will soon serve both.

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Pickles, cookies and beef trend in new limited-time offers

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2025

Taste Tracker: Jimmy John’s, Culver’s, Potbelly, Naya, Newk’s, Taco Cabana, Chip City, North Italia, Dillas, Long John Silver’s, Gong Cha and Caribou Coffee headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Jeffrey Bank, head of Carmine’s and Virgil’s, shares how to succeed in high-volume dining

By Bret Thorn on Oct. 21, 2025

Menu Talk: The head of Alicart Restaurant Group focuses on consistency and the well-being of his employees

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Restaurants scare up treats for Halloween

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2025

Taste Tracker: Dunkin’, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Taco Bell, Qdoba, Margaritas, Papa Murphy’s, Burgerville, Duck Donuts, Mellow Mushroom and Polly’s Pies headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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Korean restaurant Bonyeon offers 'a new way to steak'

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Oct. 14, 2025

Menu Talk: Co-founder Kate Park describes the Chicago restaurant’s steak omakase and how the chef combines Korean cuisine and culture into a 14-course interactive tasting.

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NYC's 137-year-old Katz's Delicatessen gives its chili a modern makeover

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 14, 2025

Behind the Menu: A new foodservice product called Saturday Sauce infuses the chili with Middle Eastern flavors, easing labor and execution for the 300-seat restaurant.

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California could become the first state to mandate allergen disclosure on restaurant menus

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 13, 2025

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 68 earlier this year. The law would require restaurant chains to disclose on their menus the use of any of the top nine food allergens, including milk, nuts and seafood, starting in July 2026.

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