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Line extensions blossom from Outback’s iconic Bloomin’ Onion

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2020

The chain’s signature appetizer inspired a riff on ribs and chicken.

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Restaurant menus move into winter and holiday mode

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 24, 2020

Taste Tracker: Bennigan’s spirited cocktails, Logan’s party packs, Taziki’s festive starters and shakes with Christmas flavors

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Menus spotlight turkey, lunch deals, indulgent treats and more to launch the holiday season

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2020

Taste Tracker: Turkey shows up in expected places at Metro Diner and Ike’s; a rainbow cake to carry out from TGI Fridays; Corner Bakery goes for indulgence and Golden Crust tries plants

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The beverage side of the menu gets some love, plus food innovation continues

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2020

Taste Tracker: Seasonal shakes from Red Robin, Nathan’s and more; boozy drinks from Bartaco; Moe’s celebrates National Nacho Day and CPK turns to plants.

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The McRib returns to McDonald’s menu, this time nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2020

The fan favorite will be available for a limited time starting Dec. 2.

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A mixed bag of trends makes menu news this week

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 20, 2020

Taste Tracker: Roy Rogers and Fuzzy’s go spicy with chicken, Moe’s and Lazy Dog focus on comfort, and health and value continue to drive purchase.

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Beef, breakfast and dessert rule the top 10 LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Consumers are most likely to purchase familiar favorites in 2020.

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New launches and LTOs offer lots of menu variety

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2020

Taste Tracker: Plants fill plates, seafood and tacos share the spotlight and homestyle flavors make news.

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How chain chefs powered menu R&D forward during the pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 17, 2020

Corporate test kitchens may have shut down for a while, but menu development didn’t stop. It just proceeded a little differently.

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Fall promotions energize menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2020

Taste Tracker: Bacon sizzles at Nathan’s, Moe’s supersizes a burrito and Golden Chick celebrates state fairs.

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