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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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Taste Tracker: P.F. Chang's has a celebration menu, Carl's Jr. supersizes it and Miller's Ale House gets crabby

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

Black Bear adds six dinner combos; Thankgsiving at Velvet Taco; Lazy Dog builds a gingerbread house; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Shake Shack, Dunkin’, Peet’s and Krispy Kreme cheer the holiday season

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2022

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Taste Tracker: IHOP, Caribou Coffee and Fogo de Chao dive into holiday season; feasts to-go at Golden Corral and Cracker Barrel; Mexican chains translate pizza and tots

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 01, 2022

New seasonal LTOs debut at Quiznos, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 16 Handles and Huddle House, plus more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Taco Bell tests iced coffee, Arby’s gets devilish and Cava goes on a date spree

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Halloween treats at Einstein Bros., Ziggi’s and Corner Bakery; sous vide beef comes to Firehouse; co-branded items keep trending; and more menu news of the week.

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Taste Tracker: Sweetgreen’s new bowls, Krispy Kreme’s spooky doughnuts and O’Charley’s Cajun flavors make menu news

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2022

Just Salad adds plant-based chicken; Chopt travels to New Mexico; Mod Pizza and Habit Grill pick pumpkin; and comfort makes a comeback.

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Taste Tracker: Smashburger adds wings, Jimmy John’s goes crunchy and Newk’s turns up the heat

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 11, 2022

Also trending this week: Halloween treats at Baskin-Robbins and Insomnia Cookies; Krystal’s mini chicks; Zaxby’s loaded fries and pork makes menu news.

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Velvet Taco, Bartaco, Tacos 4 Life and more cook up specials for National Taco Day

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 04, 2022

Plus plenty of new shareables, snacks, salads, soups and sandwiches as October begins.

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Taste Tracker: Sonic pushes out snacks and sides; Shake Shack turns up the heat; Which Wich adds bread born on TikTok

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 26, 2022

The pumpkin harvest is not over yet but other fall flavors and unique items are emerging on menus as cooler weather sets in.

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Taste Tracker: Melting Pot celebrates Oktoberfest; Schlotzsky’s, MOD Pizza launch new pies; Zaxby’s partners on saucy ice pops

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 19, 2022

Chains play up cocktails, value, bowls and yes—more pumpkin—as fall menu rollouts continue.

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Taste Tracker: Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros, Donatos leap full force into fall

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 12, 2022

Pizza Inn’s new crust oozes cheese; fresh takes on chicken at Black Bear, Golden Chick and Chicken Salad Chick; and menus model the latest seasonal trends.

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