Menu

A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

Driving profits with sustainable ingredients

Sponsored content from our partner California Milk Advisory Board on Jun. 10, 2021

The need for straightforward solutions to promote sustainability will be key to meeting consumers’ demands while navigating the transition to the new normal.

College and B&I chefs look to cook inside and outside the box this fall

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2021

Takeout continues to trend, but diners can expect creativity to flow into other service styles and menu categories.

Recipe report: Summery salads

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2021

As the demand for grab-and-go options grew during the pandemic, salads became a go-to item to package for takeout. The time may be ripe to refresh your salad lineup—especially with summer produce at its peak in the weeks ahead. These five recipes provide fresh ideas.

Top takeaways from a fast casual's top chef

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 08, 2021

Lessons learned throughout his culinary journey differentiate the management style and menu mindset of Piada's Matt Harding.

How Piada Italian Street Food puts a ‘chef’s touch’ across the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2021

The fast-casual concept showcases a fine-dining mindset.

Recipe report: Freshen up menus with seasonal produce

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2021

As spring turns to summer, it seems like a different seasonal fruit or vegetable becomes available every week. Fresh produce at its peak can elevate your menu to exciting heights, as these five recipes demonstrate.

Recipe report: Summer cooking

By Patricia Cobe on May 27, 2021

Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff to summer—time to embrace the ingredients and lighter cooking that make the season special. These five recipes will inspire great meals for the sunny days ahead.

The buzz about bowls: how to capitalize on the trend

Sponsored content from our partner Barilla on May 26, 2021

Bowl meals, such as burrito bowls, salad bowls and grain bowls, have become trendy menu items across categories, and they offer a great opportunity for operators to craft a variety of dishes—from classic to adventurous flavors—for a broad consumer base.

Coffee 2021: 5 Trends That Are Brewing

Sponsored content from our partner Segafredo Zanetti® on May 26, 2021

Trends currently include premium options, transparent sourcing and favorite brands, cold coffee, big flavors and functional benefits.

How Melt Shop evolves its menu in step with today’s tastes

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2021

CEO Spencer Rubin continues to focus on bold flavors and craveable formats as the concept expands.

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