Margaritas are U.S. consumers’ most-loved cocktail, and as Americans’ love of spicy food grows, so does their love of a little “kick” in their favorite beverage...

Every week, Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Datassential partner to feature a Flavor of the Week — a menu item or ingredient making a big splash on restaurant menus...

Plant-based beef replacements have been among the top-growing menu items overall in recent years, but as a growing number of consumers (even ones who aren’t vegetarians) look for meat replacements at every meal, plant-based eggs are growing fast...

Pizza is one of the Americans’ favorite foods, so it only makes sense that they would happily make room for the growth of one more regional style. Detroit-style pizza is known for its rectangular shape and light-but-thick crust with a crispy rim...

Although Prosecco Rosé is only on a small slice of menus so far, more than half (53%) of consumers know it, according to market research firm Datassential’s consumer preferences tool, and a quarter have tried it. And among those who have tried it...

On the heels of more states legalizing CBD in recent years, it’s increasingly being seen on restaurant menus in everything from alcoholic drinks to donuts. CBD, or cannabidiol, does not make someone who consumes it high, but it is believed to...

To say that hazy India pale ales, or IPAs, have soared in popularity on menus in recent years in an understatement. The Hazy IPA, originating from New England and known for its cloudy appearance and tropical scent, is the seventh fastest growing...

As plant-based options spread on menus, many customers have been seeking vegetarian trade-off for their favorite foods. A growing number of consumers also are gravitating toward spicier flavors, so it stands to reason that Buffalo cauliflower...

London Fogs — Earl Grey tea lattes with steamed milk and vanilla — are growing on U.S. restaurant menus because of their blend of citrus and deep warming notes. A classic tea drink, the London Fog’s variations have made it all the way to bar and...

The introduction of cauliflower pizza crust was a key moment in the development of gluten-free menu items — and has seen tremendous staying power because it allows carb-cutting consumers to enjoy one of their favorite foods without sacrificing...