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Chipotle Mexican Grill tests plant-based chorizo in Denver and Indianapolis Chipotle Mexican Grill tests plant-based chorizo in Denver and Indianapolis

The new protein is made with spiced peas

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Aug 19, 2021

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Introducing Take-Away with Sam Oches, NRN’s newest podcast Introducing Take-Away with Sam Oches, NRN’s newest podcast

Aug 16, 2021

Menus of Change: Health and climate crises can both be addressed by the same diet Menus of Change: Health and climate crises can both be addressed by the same diet

Aug 10, 2021

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Pizza Hut tests out vegan pepperoni in partnership with Beyond Meat Pizza Hut tests out vegan pepperoni in partnership with Beyond Meat

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 10, 2021

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MenuMasters: Trend-setting dishes from across the country MenuMasters: Trend-setting dishes from across the country

Aug 9, 2021

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I’m back: A food writer and his diary emerge from quarantine I’m back: A food writer and his diary emerge from quarantine

Aug 5, 2021

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Noodles & Company learns from its first ghost kitchen and order-ahead windows

Noodles & Company learns from its first ghost kitchen and order-ahead windows

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

San Antonio–based Project Pollo aims to upend chicken industry with new plant-based product

San Antonio–based Project Pollo aims to upend chicken industry with new plant-based product

Chefs introduce their own version of Detroit-style pizza all over the country

Chefs introduce their own version of Detroit-style pizza all over the country

byNancy Kruse, President

Taco Bell tests plant-based Naked Chalupa at one location

Taco Bell tests plant-based Naked Chalupa at one location

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jack in the Box launches virtual pop up inspired by Jason Derulo’s Milli Meals

Jack in the Box launches virtual pop up inspired by Jason Derulo’s Milli Meals

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Farro, the trendy ancient grain

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Here’s how restaurants are using creative condiments and sauces to elevate dishes

Here’s how restaurants are using creative condiments and sauces to elevate dishes

byNancy Kruse, President

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Olive Garden

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Olive Garden

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Dunkin’ and Shake Shack

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Dunkin’ and Shake Shack

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Restaurant menus will stay lean, efficient and smart in 2022

Restaurant menus will stay lean, efficient and smart in 2022

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Schlotzsky’s streamlines menu, offers meatier sandwiches, promotes it with Terry Bradshaw

Schlotzsky’s streamlines menu, offers meatier sandwiches, promotes it with Terry Bradshaw

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Corporate chefs: Breakfast appeals to customers 24/7

Corporate chefs: Breakfast appeals to customers 24/7

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-in, Blaze Pizza and Cousins Subs

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-in, Blaze Pizza and Cousins Subs

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Eleven Madison Park

Fine-dining restaurant Eleven Madison Park to reopen without meat

Fine-dining restaurant Eleven Madison Park to reopen without meat

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Noodles & Company to roll out tortelloni systemwide this quarter

Noodles & Company to roll out tortelloni systemwide this quarter

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

MOD Pizza introduces new salad menu nationwide

MOD Pizza introduces new salad menu nationwide

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Chicory root — nature’s caffeine-free coffee

Flavor of the Week: Chicory root — nature’s caffeine-free coffee

Operators get creative as spicy items grow in popularity

Operators get creative as spicy items grow in popularity

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Flavor of the Week: Fiddlehead Fern – the eye-catching vegetable

Flavor of the Week: Fiddlehead Fern – the eye-catching vegetable

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Viewpoint: Restaurants, change is coming to the salad bar

Viewpoint: Restaurants, change is coming to the salad bar

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Menu Tracker: McDonald’s and Taco Bell preview their newest items

Menu Tracker: McDonald’s and Taco Bell preview their newest items

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Beverage Trends

Steakhouses master off-premise options to survive during the pandemic, including takeout, delivery, virtual wine dinners and cooking classes

Steakhouses master off-premise options to survive during the pandemic, including takeout, delivery, virtual wine dinners and cooking classes

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Will cultured meat be the next big trend in protein alternatives?

Will cultured meat be the next big trend in protein alternatives?

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Family dining chains reposition to steal the independent restaurant diner

Family dining chains reposition to steal the independent restaurant diner

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Emerging Chains

Project Pollo rolls out plant-based chicken concept in former fast-food chain locations

Project Pollo rolls out plant-based chicken concept in former fast-food chain locations

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