Patricia Cobe

The taco has traveled way beyond its Mexican roots to land on menus in many types of operations. These six recipes will add a little spice to your taco selection.

In addition to inventive presentations, how are chefs getting the attention of buffet-bored guests? Handheld items and action stations, often in tandem, top the list.

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.

Summer thrill-seekers may visit these parks for the wild rides, but some of the attractions are of the edible sort.

Even if the kitchen temperature rises to new highs, customer demands don’t drop off. These five recipes will help beat the heat through the steamy days of summer.