It’s a cheesy start to September, with menu items like queso, soup, burgers, quesadillas, and sandwiches oozing with an extra helping of cheese. Other ingredients making news include bacon, maple, cherry, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, and squash, all ready... See more
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What’s coming to restaurant menus in 2028 Patricia Cobe Mon, August 31, 2026 at 7:51 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Herb-infused emulsions like red chimichurri are on the upswing. Photo: Shutterstoc... See more
