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Taste Tracker

Pat Cobe

Every week, Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe takes a look at the latest new menu news from major chains and menu trends. The column features extensive work from RB Art Director Nico Heins on a visual presentation.

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Burgers create buzz at Buffalo Wild Wings, TGI Fridays and Culver's

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 10, 2023

Taste Tracker: Firehouse, Veggie Grill and Potbelly spotlight new sandwiches; fresh bowls spring up at Pokeworks and Smoothie King; True Foods updates its lineup; and inventive drinks refresh menus.

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Chick-fil-A and Gong Cha add new spring sips

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 03, 2023

Subway celebrates pickleball while Qdoba is into National Burrito Day; Fazoli’s launches hot subs; Shake Shack makes room for ‘shrooms; and more menu news of the week.

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Fogo de Chao grills tofu, Lazy Dog does a sando and Haagen-Dazs goes tropical

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 27, 2023

Taste Tracker: Springtime bowls trend at Genghis Grill and Just Salad; Cicis cranks up sweet heat; Mooyah shakes up cereal; and more menu news of the week.

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Spring flavors spring up at First Watch, MOD Pizza and Firebirds

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 20, 2023

Taste Tracker: Chicken flocks to Taco John’s and Nextbite; Easter specials at Bob Evans and Metro Diner; Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf goes to the tropics; and more menu news of the week.

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Blaze, North Italia and Perkins do up Pi Day; Outback celebrates like it's 1988

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2023

Taste Tracker: Starbucks spices up spring; St. Pat’s specials at Dog Haus and Zaxby’s; Easter on order from Cotton Patch; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Burger King spices up chicken fries and melts; Baskin-Robbins and Johnny Rockets take waffles beyond breakfast

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2023

Cracker Barrel gets fresh with strawberries; Panda Express sizzles with shrimp; Krystal pairs chicken and donuts (sort of); and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Taco John’s, Fuzzy’s and Panchero’s launch Lent LTOs with a Mexican accent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2023

Red Robin goes sweet and savory; Sonic has new tots; Dunkin’ welcomes Spring; and Roy Rogers, Long John Silver’s and Golden Chick add seafood specials.

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Taste Tracker: Del Taco, Culver's are ready for Lent and Cracker Barrel turns pancakes into tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

Smashburger stacks a burger with mac ‘n cheese; Genghis Grill fills bowls with value; sweet and salty pair up at Krispy Kreme; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: White Castle spices up nibblers, Einstein Bros. does brunch and Philly flavor hits Hardees

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2023

Menus get sweet, savory and spicy at Shake Shack, Tim Horton’s, Taziki’s, Dickey’s and more to wake up winter-weary taste buds.

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Taste Tracker: Love is on the menu at Chick-fil-A, Hardee's, Dunkin' and Donatos

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 06, 2023

V-Day specials also trend at Firebirds, Playa Bowls, Mountain Mike’s and Papa Murphy’s; Razzoo’s celebrates crawfish while Quiznos and O’Charleys do lobster; and more menu news of the week.

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