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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House

Chef-owner Sara Bradley created a restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, that’s a mecca for both guests and staff.

Beverage

Sonic launches Blackout Slush Float to tie into solar eclipse

Fans can score a free pair of viewing glasses with every purchase, plus eclipse watching tips from a former NASA astronaut to prepare for the April 8 event.

Food

Little Caesars, O'Charley's and Wayback move into new menu territory

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s and Friendly’s lighten up for Spring; bowls bloom at Honeygrow and Jinya; Potbelly bakes a new cookie; and more menu news of the week.

Food

The 35 winners of 2024 FABI Awards include cooking oil made from sugarcane, plant-based paté and horchata bites

The annual Food and Beverage Awards, presented by the National Restaurant Association Show, celebrate innovation and emerging trends.

Food

John Manion pays tribute to Brazilian cuisine at his new restaurant, Brasero

The Chicago chef blends taste memories from his childhood in Sao Paulo with Midwestern ingredients and live-fire cooking for a unique culinary experience.

Food

Inside Kernel, where culinary and tech meet in a new fast-casual model

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-powered concept pairs a chef-driven commissary kitchen with automated onsite prep and a unique brand of hospitality.

Food

Pizza Hut rolls out a pizza-bagel mashup in NYC and LA

The chain partnered with Yeastie Boys food trucks to launch the Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

Consumer Trends

2024 is well underway, but industry forecasters are still predicting what's ahead

In the latest restaurant, culinary and consumer reports, some surprises await in the year ahead, sprinkled in with the more expected trends and predictions.

Food

Lazy Dog, Piada and Greene Turtle catch spring fever

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.

Food

How 'Shark Tank' turned these restaurateurs' dreams into reality

Budding culinary entrepreneurs come onto the TV show with hopes of scoring an investment. Some are more successful than others.

Operations

How well-written recipes can optimize productivity and profitability in the kitchen

Raeanne Sarazen, author of “The Complete Recipe Writing Guide,” shares the secrets every menu developer needs to know.

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