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White Castle is digging into its late-night stoner roots White Castle is digging into its late-night stoner roots

With a new drink pairing for its sliders, the brand is embracing its inebriated fan base

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Aug 27, 2020

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Trending this week: Domino’s releases new pizzas and more on McDonald’s new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Chips Ahoy! McFlurry Trending this week: Domino’s releases new pizzas and more on McDonald’s new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Chips Ahoy! McFlurry

Aug 27, 2020

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Chain restaurants make the comfort food classic, mac & cheese, a signature item with brand-specific enhancements Chain restaurants make the comfort food classic, mac & cheese, a signature item with brand-specific enhancements

Aug 26, 2020

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McDonald’s launching two LTOs: Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Chips Ahoy! McFlurry McDonald’s launching two LTOs: Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Chips Ahoy! McFlurry

Aug 25, 2020

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Domino’s releases its first new pizzas in almost a decade, inspired by the coronavirus pandemic delivery surge Domino’s releases its first new pizzas in almost a decade, inspired by the coronavirus pandemic delivery surge

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 24, 2020

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Chefs dream up some more s’mores Chefs dream up some more s’mores

Aug 24, 2020

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Flavor of the Week: Agave, a sweetener with a health halo

Flavor of the Week: Agave, a sweetener with a health halo

Taco Bell’s culinary team, led by Heather Mottershaw, rethinks research & development in the face of social distancing

Taco Bell’s culinary team, led by Heather Mottershaw, rethinks research & development in the face of social distancing

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

From virtual restaurants to virtual reality, Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya want to revolutionize Indian cuisine

From virtual restaurants to virtual reality, Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya want to revolutionize Indian cuisine

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

James Beard Foundation suspends Restaurant and Chef Awards for 2020 and 2021

James Beard Foundation suspends Restaurant and Chef Awards for 2020 and 2021

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Hardee’s, Krystal and Bonefish Grill

Menu Tracker: New items from Hardee’s, Krystal and Bonefish Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

A year into popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen eyes 2021

A year into popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen eyes 2021

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Elderberry works in desserts, jams and wine

Flavor of the Week: Elderberry works in desserts, jams and wine

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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Dunkin’

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Dunkin’

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

McDonalds Sues Steve Easterbrook Added Allegations

Trending this week: McDonald’s sues former CEO Steve Easterbrook, and 5 Burger King restaurants in Iowa that sell for $1

Trending this week: McDonald’s sues former CEO Steve Easterbrook, and 5 Burger King restaurants in Iowa that sell for $1

Restaurants Rise leadership discussion with Elizabeth Blau focuses on a return to innovation

Restaurants Rise leadership discussion with Elizabeth Blau focuses on a return to innovation

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Jackfruit, a versatile meat substitute

Flavor of the Week: Jackfruit, a versatile meat substitute

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Jack in the Box reports 6.6% increase in same-store sales thanks to check growth and menu innovation

Jack in the Box reports 6.6% increase in same-store sales thanks to check growth and menu innovation

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and Romano’s Macaroni Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Wendy’s plans $15 million breakfast push in last half of year

Wendy’s plans $15 million breakfast push in last half of year

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Cracker Barrel trimming menu to make room for new dishes

Cracker Barrel trimming menu to make room for new dishes

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Debating the term ‘ethnic’ and where it fits in food and restaurants

Debating the term ‘ethnic’ and where it fits in food and restaurants

byNancy Kruse, Bret Thorn

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Restaurants adjust their salad preparation to travel better during coronavirus pandemic

Restaurants adjust their salad preparation to travel better during coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Buckets and skillets to savor: Customers crave comfort food as dining rooms reopen

Buckets and skillets to savor: Customers crave comfort food as dining rooms reopen

byNancy Kruse, President

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Flavor of the Week: Chewy, nutty wheatberry

Flavor of the Week: Chewy, nutty wheatberry

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El Pollo Loco logging soft sales in core Los Angeles, Orange County markets, where coronavirus cases are on the rise

El Pollo Loco logging soft sales in core Los Angeles, Orange County markets, where coronavirus cases are on the rise

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Nate Weir, culinary chief of Modern Market and Lemonade, adjusts to the coronavirus pandemic

Nate Weir, culinary chief of Modern Market and Lemonade, adjusts to the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Dunkin’ to close up to 1,150 underperforming restaurants in 2020

Dunkin’ to close up to 1,150 underperforming restaurants in 2020

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco John’s, TooJay’s Deli and Starbird Chicken

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco John’s, TooJay’s Deli and Starbird Chicken

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Flavor of the week: Chilaquiles, Mexico’s customizable breakfast dish

Flavor of the week: Chilaquiles, Mexico’s customizable breakfast dish

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Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu

Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Restaurants Rise: Trend watchdogs on pandemic-proof menu innovations and surprising menu trend revivals

Restaurants Rise: Trend watchdogs on pandemic-proof menu innovations and surprising menu trend revivals

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Taco Bell eliminating 12 items from its menu and more on Chipotle Mexican Grill opening its 100th Chipotlane

Trending this week: Taco Bell eliminating 12 items from its menu and more on Chipotle Mexican Grill opening its 100th Chipotlane

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Chipotle Mexican Grill to ‘experiment’ with raising menu prices on third-party delivery apps

Chipotle Mexican Grill to ‘experiment’ with raising menu prices on third-party delivery apps

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, KFC and Smashburger

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, KFC and Smashburger

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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