They're not just for starters. Restaurants are getting serious about appetizers as shareables and small plates gain traction among a wider variety of consumers and a wider variety of occasions. Small plates, big ambitions: Appetizers take center stage at ... See more
Restaurants are re-energizing the appetizer section on menus. Even the name has gone through a transformation, with “starters,” “small plates,” “shareables,” and “bites” often taking the place of the traditional “appetizers” heading. Whatever they’re call... See more
We’ve been reporting for a while on all the menu activity in the beverage category, but now there’s one chain that’s generating even more buzz: Logan’s Roadhouse is mixing up three THC-infused cocktails. In other drink news, everything’s coming up Pink at... See more
Mellow Mushroom’s trademarked tagline is “A Higher Order of Pizza,” playing off the hippie vibe defining the Atlanta-based concept since its founding in 1974. While stone-baked pizzas with (pseudo) psychedelic toppings are at its core, the extensive menu ... See more
Content Spotlight The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, beverages and snacks and chicken thrived Hilton’s “upper midsca... See more
