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'Top Chef' alum Nelson German embraces more African influences

 By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Dec. 02, 2025

Menu Talk: The San Francisco chef incorporates elements from cuisines ranging from Cameroon to Ethiopia.

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Menus dress up for the holiday season

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2025

Taste Tracker: Fogo de Chao, Logan’s Roadhouse, North Italia, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Baskin-Robbins, Jimmy John’s, Chicken Salad Chick, Dutch Bros, Krispy Kreme and more headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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Cinnabon's aroma spreads holiday spirit, along with new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 25, 2025

Behind the Menu: The quick-service chain amplifies its annual JollyBon celebration with an apple crumble bun and scented wrapping paper.

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Menus offer a mixed bag this week

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 24, 2025

Taste Tracker: Auntie Anne’s, Smoothie King, Taco Bell, KFC, Milk Bar, Checkers, Del Taco, Krystal, Gott’s Roadside, Graeter’s, Velvet Taco and Paris Baguette headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Vegetarian and Vegan Meals Made Easy with Pre-Cooked, Plant Proteins

Sponsored content from our partner Furmano Foods on Nov. 21, 2025

Vegetarian and vegan dishes, including alternative proteins and plant-based options, are widely perceived as being healthier than animal proteins, and for operators, it’s no longer a plus to offer these items on the menu—it’s a must-have.

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Chicken N Pickle spotlights the 'eat' in eatertainment with menu overhaul

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2025

14 new dishes steer the scratch-made menu in a lighter and more global direction.

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Salt & Straw and Taco Bell launch the Tacolate, an ice cream taco 10 years in the making

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2025

Behind the Menu: Robots eventually led Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw’s co-founder, to fulfill his dream of creating a new and improved Choco Taco.

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Sweetgreen debuts mega-protein bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2025

The new Power Max Protein Bowl has four servings of chicken and 106 grams of protein. But it's pricey.

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Flavor and value drive menu launches

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2025

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell, Red Lobster, Popeyes, Tropical Smoothie, Pizza Hut, Dave & Buster’s, Mellow Mushroom, Taziki’s, Carl’s Jr., Gregory’s Coffee and Scooter’s headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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Applebee's focus on menu innovation is paying off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2025

A drumbeat of new menu items has helped the casual-dining chain return to sales and traffic growth. See how it comes up with new dishes.

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