DJ Khaled adds to the menu of his restaurant Another Wing. The producer announced that “The Best Chicken Sandwich Ever” will be available to order on Thursday (February 17). This latest move is its entry into the “chicken sandwich war” that was unofficially declared among fast food outlets and restaurant chains when Popeye’s launched its […]
Special report December 9, 2021 10:00 a.m. Chain restaurant menus are constantly evolving, with new items being added and slow sellers being abandoned, limited-time specials alternating in and out of availability, and seasonal-themed offers appearing at certain times of the year and then fading away. . (Talking about that, here are some fast food dishes […]
Special report November 10, 2021 8:00 a.m. A sure sign that Thanksgiving is approaching is the proliferation on fast food and cafe menus of “spicy pumpkin” foods and beverages – a phenomenon sparked by the now iconic PSL (spiced pumpkin latte) introduced by Starbucks. in 2003. But chains also advertise the fall and winter holidays […]
When planning new product launches, restaurant chains often introduce foods and drinks that are appropriate for the specific season or holiday. In the fall, in addition to the inevitable wave of spicy pumpkins, many chains are beefing up their menus with Halloween-themed specials (like Applebee’s Dracula’s Juice cocktail or Burger King’s ghost pepper chicken nuggets), […]
As the issues of climate change and sustainability become more urgent, many experts advise us to try and limit our consumption of meat, so plant-based foods are more and more common on restaurant menus. . The trend towards plant-based menu items originated with a veggie burger, but now plant-based options are becoming available in all […]
The Cooking with La Germania: Masterclass series, a five-part virtual cooking class series, saw expert instructors demonstrate the step-by-step process of how to cook their signature dishes, giving tips and tricks along the way. Instructors included award-winning restaurateur and chef Margarita Forés, chef Rolando Laudico from Chef Guevarra’s and OK Cafe, and chef Lee Jose […]
A recent survey commissioned by Canada Beef of Canadian restaurant menus confirmed that Canadian beef remains strong in many categories and identified new opportunities to better promote it to restaurant diners. Researchers randomly selected 100 menus from restaurant websites between February 16 and March 8, 2021. The menu selection provided a good representation of different […]
It’s always a sad day when a restaurant chain decides to take an item off the menu. Whether it’s done in secret or you’ve had time to place those last few orders before you have to say goodbye forever, it never quite alleviates the blow of losing a beloved meal option. But over time you […]
We have lost access to many beloved restaurant menu items for good. When it came to surviving coronavirus closures, fast food chains had to think about and simplify operations by drastically reducing menus. Some have even closed several sites or filed for bankruptcy. Here are some of the latest and greatest fast food and fast […]
Components of a meal kit, with individually wrapped ingredients (SSG.com) Opening a spicy chicken rib meal kit, I realized right away that cooking wouldn’t be too difficult. The chicken ribs, the special sauce, the vegetables, the sweet potatoes and the rice cakes were in separate packages and all were prepared for baking. The cooking instructions […]
Components of a meal kit, with individually wrapped ingredients (SSG.com) Opening a spicy chicken rib meal kit, I realized right away that cooking wouldn’t be too difficult. The chicken ribs, the special sauce, the vegetables, the sweet potatoes and the rice cakes were in separate packages and all were prepared for baking. The cooking instructions […]
This year, we lost access to many beloved restaurant menu items for good. When it came to surviving coronavirus closures, fast food chains had to think about and simplify operations by drastically reducing menus. Some even have closed several places Where filed for bankruptcy. Here are some of the newest and best fast casual restaurant […]
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified new regulations that will make it mandatory to display the calorie count of food items on the menu cards of restaurant chains and online food aggregators by 2022 . Catering establishments (restaurants) with licenses or central outlets at 10 or more locations will be […]
This is the web version of our newsletter. Sign up today for updates on the rapidly changing nature of the food technology industry. A few years ago, I came across a restaurant in Dallas, Texas that had a menu written entirely in emojis. It was unexpected and creative, but clear enough that a server didn’t […]
John Cortinas knows exactly how many calories he is consuming. The 54-year-old government meteorologist nibbles a salad at a Chipotle in Silver Spring, Md., Where he says he carefully reads the calorie count on menu options. “I am looking to make healthy choices,” he said. “I’m watching my weight,” Cortinas said, nodding at the diet […]
The new labeling requirements for restaurant menus came into effect on December 1, or maybe not. Forty-eight hours before this date, the Food and Drug Administration issued a “clarifying” notice that December 1 is now the date for “compliance” with the regulations, and not May 5, 2017, as set by the FDA. in May 2016. […]
Each year, the Center for Science in the Public Interest publishes its Xtreme Eating Awards, dishes from chain restaurants that are the worst offenders in terms of calories, fat, sodium, and sugar. The CSPI reviews the menu and nutritional information of over 200 of America’s best restaurant chains, and ranks the dishes you should avoid […]
Faced with the reality that your favorite blueberry scone, the one you buy every day for breakfast, has over 400 calories, do you still opt for the pastry? Yes, you probably will. No matter how much calorie information is on the menu list, people still choose the foods they like, not what’s supposed to be […]