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Lazy Dog, Piada and Greene Turtle catch spring fever

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 07, 2024

Taste Tracker: Starbucks flavors the menu with lavender; McAlister’s Deli, Dog Haus and Applebee’s honor St. Pat; Easter blooms at Tim Horton’s; and Black Tap goes British.

Operations

Panera Bread appears to be relaxing ingredient standards, says report

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2024

With a major menu overhaul coming next month, the fast-casual chain may also be easing off on its commitment to responsibly raised meat.

Operations

Central Park Boathouse restaurant reopens, with Legends Hospitality running the show

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

The landmark restaurant in NYC’s Central Park, closed for two years, has been refreshed with a modern continental menu and an elegant interior to match.

Food

Top 10 LTOs show consumers' preference for indulgence

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2024

February’s most popular items lean towards crispy, cheesy, creamy foods, finds Technomic.

Food

March comes in like a lion at BWW, Baskin-Robbins and IHOP

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 29, 2024

Taste Tracker: Spring blooms for Ruby Slipper and Cracker Barrel; it’s cereal all day at Scooter’s and Salt & Straw; Burgerville goes for waffles; and El Pollo Loco doubles up on tostadas.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel's new CEO airs her roadmap back to better times

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

Julie Masino wants to accelerate the family dining chain's rejuvenation efforts and menu evolution.

Food

Mid-season menu deals at Fogo de Chao, O'Charley's and Perkins

Feb. 22, 2024

Taste Tracker: Golden Corral, Whataburger, White Castle and Krystal reel in seafood; jackfruit becomes permanent at Smashburger; bowls boom at Taco Cabana and WaBa Grill; and Twin Peaks crafts new cocktails.

Food

IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with chef Arthur Carl at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

As VP of culinary at the chain, Carl is filling menu gaps by balancing creativity with value.

Food

Culver's, Pancheros and Tijuana Flats make a splash with seafood

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2024

Taste Tracker: Get bowled over at Jamba; hot honey returns to Wingstop; Moe’s fires up birria; and Bob Evans expands winter menu.

Food

CPK, Pieology and Donatos riff on pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2024

Taste Tracker: Cocktail creativity at Firebirds and BJ’s; Starbucks and Dutch Bros go for the pink; Valentine sweets at MOD Pizza, Tous les Jours and Yogurtland; and still time for Super Bowl at Sugarfire.

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