Patricia Cobe

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Operations

Top takeaways from chefs across the noncommercial spectrum

In a virtual idea exchange, chefs from colleges, healthcare, K12 and more revealed the recent successes and challenges their dining programs are facing.

Menu

What food futurist Liz Moskow sees for the months ahead

Tracking trends for Nextbite, a virtual brand developer, Moskow provides insights into where foodservice is heading.

It’s still August, but pumpkin spice is already showing up on menus, along with other pumpkin-flavored beverages, entrees and treats. Apples and squash are also making their mark, too.

Fast-casual restaurants are seeing benefits in expanding to nontraditional locations over brick-and-mortar stores.

Bowls continue to trend on menus, as the format is portable, delivery-friendly and adaptable to a wide variety of cuisines. To freshen up your bowl lineup for fall, start with these five recipes—they offer new ways to combine grains, vegetables and proteins into tasty meals.

While consumer demand for seafood is strong, eateries are seeing unprecedented price increases and spotty supply.

Cava's Lemon Chicken Bowl has culinary roots in the Levant region of the Mediterranean.

Health and indulgence can coexist comfortably in one glass when it’s a creamy, fruity smoothie that fills it up.

Owner-Partner Payal Sharma differentiates the restaurant’s menu, presentation, decor and other elements to give it a hip vibe, with an eye on expansion.

See how pumpkin spice is showing up early, and get the scoop on other flavors trending on menus this week.

The survey results from the National Association of College & University Food Services measure compensation for 33 positions, from director to student worker.

August is National Sandwich Month, so what better time to up your sandwich game?

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