menu development

Operations

2017 C&U Census: Diners' choice

College students sound off on sourcing, allergens, meal plans and more.

Menu

On-trend meat blends

Here's how school dining halls are rethinking protein.

Fox Run Orchard Park is knocking down a wall in its bar, which will create a more inviting atmosphere and allow it to host a coffee and dessert bar on off nights.

This month, FoodService Director takes a deep dive into catering, from the latest in menus to starting a new program and what happens when an event goes off the rails.

What’s trending on menus as we head into the second half of the year? Operators can expect the unexpected but shouldn’t ignore proven hits and customer favorites.

Changing up familiar items with one or two new ingredients is an easy way to refresh the menu. Start with one of these classic sandwich recipes that have been updated with surprising twists.

A number of best practices for engaging K-12 students were unveiled this week at the School Nutrition Association’s annual conference, held in Atlanta. Here's how presenting operators have been catching the attention of young eaters.

Officials hope the move will help curb the $2 million deficit in its nutrition budget.

See which factors truly make a taco that encourages guests to return.

Even with menu cycles and seasonal meals, it’s not tough to see how chefs can become burned out on the job. 

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