Content about Cuisine of the Midwestern United States

May 5, 2012
Deep dish dilemma
The NRN team has a vast array of tastes when it comes to Chicago dining
April 30, 2012
NRA Show preview: NRN editors' restaurant picks
Picks run the gamut of Chicago's diverse food scene
April 20, 2012
MenuMasters 2012: Sonic, America's Drive-In
QSR finds commercial success with jazzed-up hot dogs
September 15, 2011
A Chicago deep-dish bankruptcy battle
Chicago-based Gino’s East could buy assets of competitor Giordano’s Pizza
March 9, 2011
Consumers like options with frozen desserts
Technomic: Variety in flavors, portion sizes key in building sales
March 7, 2011
Pizza chains experiment with unusual toppings
Although pepperoni remains the king of pizza toppings by a large margin, according to The NPD Group, a Port Washington, N.Y.-based research firm, customers are showing an interest in experimenting with unusual ingredients.

October 17, 2010
Pizza chains deal with rising commodities prices
Pizza sales may be heating up, but achieving store-level profits will be challenging for many operators this fall as their widespread discounting butts heads with rising commodities costs.

September 19, 2010
Bologna makes its mark on multiple menus

High-end hams, such as prosciutto and jamón Ibérico, might be grabbing the attention of upscale chefs and their customers, but more humble deli meats are doing well, too.


Consider bologna.
 Consumption of this inexpensive humble cousin of Italian mortadella has surged in recent years, and restaurants have noticed its return to popularity.


Fast-food giant Hardee’s added a fried bologna biscuit at participating locations among its more than 1,700 units last August. The $1.89 sandwich also has a scrambled egg and American cheese.


September 8, 2010
Pizza Hut offers 2-foot-long pizza
The limited-time offering has 18 slices and is bigger than two medium pies.
June 22, 2010
Uno Chicago Grill's healthy menu makeover
A special message from Mars Foodservice on how Uno Chicago Grill is provides options for guests looking to avoid a calorie splurge.
April 13, 2010
Taste, convenience drive pizza purchases
CHICAGO Pizza may be one of the cheapest, most convenient foods in the United States,...
March 30, 2010
White Castle promotes Lisa Ingram to COO
COLUMBUS Ohio White Castle System Inc. has promoted Lisa Ingram, a fourth-generation member of the...
February 15, 2010
Fish promos for the Lenten season
At the beginning of Lent, the 40-day, pre-Easter season for Christians, many U.S. customers will...
January 7, 2010
Gold Star Chili offers $5 meals
CINCINNATI Citing “the Cincinnati way” of helping neighbors in need as a motivating factor, Gold...
December 6, 2009
American pies enjoy renaissance among artisan pizza cognoscenti
As American bakers got serious about Old World breads in the 1970s, customers who tasted...
November 9, 2009
Artisan pizza on the rise in America
As American bakers got serious about Old World breads in the 1970s, customers who tasted...
September 13, 2009
Chicago’s Nancy’s Pizza cooks up aggressive growth plans
Any way you slice it, the Chicago pizza market is intense, but that’s not stopping...
June 21, 2009
Pizza Hut debuts value menu
DALLAS Pizza Hut is introducing a new value menu with four items between $5 and...
June 1, 2009
Boston Market adds BBQ items for summer
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market is hurrying the start of summer with the introduction of Summertime...
May 25, 2009
Restaurant operators salute military
America’s military personnel were remembered throughout the Memorial Day weekend by a number of foodservice...
January 11, 2009
Pizza Hut to switch to all-natural ingredients
DALLAS Pizza Hut said Monday it is doing away with artificial preservatives, colors and flavors...
December 29, 2008
Moe’s co-founder seeks slice of action with fast-casual Maddio’s Pizza Joint
ATLANTA Moe's Southwest Grill co-founder Matt Andrew and his partner Tony Lewis plan to open...
October 12, 2008
Pizza Inn to open new prototype
THE COLONY Texas Pizza Inn Inc., parent to the 325-unit franchised chain based here, will...
August 24, 2008
Wal-Mart touts its value as a pizza option
BENTONVILLE Ark. Wal-Mart is trying to lure consumers away from pizza chains by promoting its...
July 29, 2008
Pizza Hut tests 'Natural' pizza
DALLAS Pizza Hut Inc. is testing an all-natural pie here and in Tampa, Fla., that...
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