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  2. Low-carb, low-fat foods more popular during warm months
  3. Asian-inspired cocktails bridge East and West
  4. Restaurant trends to watch this summer
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May 24, 2013
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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Burger King

Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, First Watch, Cheddar’s Casual Café, Qdoba also introduce new menu items...More
Denny's Frosty Roast coffee drink
May 23, 2013
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Denny’s adds new coffee drinks to summer menu

Red, White and Blue Plate Specials menu also includes new food, beverage options...More
Beer
May 20, 2013
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Building craft beer sales at restaurant chains

Buffalo Wild Wings shares strategies at International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event...More
Jennifer Bilbro and Sue Hensley
May 18, 2013
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Making restaurants more kid-friendly

Industry experts share tips for catering to families...More
May 15, 2013
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Burger King to roll out McRib rival

The BK Rib Sandwich will be available nationwide on May 21...More
May 13, 2013
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McDonald's to roll out three new Quarter Pounders 1

New trio of burgers replaces discontinued Angus Third Pounders line...More
May 13, 2013
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Taco Bell tests waffle taco

New breakfast item available in at least one Southern California unit...More
May 9, 2013
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McDonald’s removes Angus burger from U.S. menu

Analyst says item was an expensive product with low margins...More
Cheddar's Citrus Miso Glazed Salmon
May 10, 2013
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Cheddar’s introduces Lighter Side menu

Chain also crowd-sourced email-club members to develop two new burgers...More
Arby's sandwiches
May 8, 2013
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Menu Tracker: New items from T.G.I. Friday’s, Baskin-Robbins

Arby’s, Champps Americana, El Pollo Loco and Fazoli’s also introduce new menu items...More
Food Writer's Diary

Bret ThornFollow along with NRN's senior food editor Bret Thorn as he blogs about the latest in culinary trends from his adventures in the restaurant world.
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Trending Tables

NRN takes a look at popular restaurants in 10 major cities for a taste of the types of concepts that are resonating with modern consumers.
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Cool Plates
May 24, 2013
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Lamb meatballs

Chef Nicole Pederson uses Eastern Mediterranean flavors with an Argentine spin in this crowd-pleasing shareable plate....More
May 17, 2013
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Cheesecake brûlée

Ruth’s Chris corporate executive chef Rick Crossland combined two favorite desserts for this dish....More

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