Food & Beverage

Whataburger adds chicken-fajita taco to menu

Feb 07, 2012

Whataburger is adding a chicken-fajita taco to its permanent menu

Operators find opportunity in juice bars

Feb 06, 2012

Independent operators tap into juice's popularity

Craft canned beer becomes trendy choice

Feb 06, 2012

Restaurants, bars find cans to preserve flavor, be easier on environment

North of the border

Feb 06, 2012

Mexican cuisine continues evolution in U.S. restaurants.

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A look at today’s consumer

Feb 03, 2012

Restaurant operators must understand what motivates consumers

Terrine of octopus with fried Caesar dressing and crudo of hiramasa

Feb 03, 2012

A comforting twist on raw seafood

Chipotle to hold line on pricing

Feb 02, 2012

Chipotle is not planning a systemwide menu price increase in 2012

Food Writer's Diary

Food Writer's Diary is a blog written by Bret Thorn, senior food editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, which covers culinary trends and his adventures in the restaurant world.

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