In a continued effort to revamp its menu, Romano’s Macaroni Grill will roll out another batch of new dishes and reformulated recipes on Nov. 23.

Dairy Queen to offer Candy Cane Chill for holidays
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 17, 2009) — International Dairy Queen said a seasonal signature treat will be home for the holidays, but with a new name. The Candy Cane Chill, an updated version of the peppermint-flavored Blizzard treat, will be the Blizzard of the Month for December. more...

Eat'n Parks bakes up gingerbread Smiley
PITTSBURGH (Nov. 17, 2009) —

Eat’n Park Restaurants is expanding its 23-year-old Smiley Cookie line with a gingerbread variety.

Manchu Wok unveils deep-fried cheesecake dessert
TORONTO (Nov. 13, 2009) — Manchu Wok, a 200-unit quick-service chain offering Chinese food, has launched a deep-fried cheesecake dessert, made of warm cheesecake filling wrapped in a flaky crust. One piece is available for $1.79, or $1.29 with the purchase of a two- or three-item plate. Two pieces are $2.99. more...

Jack in the Box adds Southwest Chicken Bowl
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 6, 2009) — Jack in the Box is adding to its popular Teriyaki Bowls line with a new limited-time offer featuring a south-of-the-border twist. more...

Cold Stone to offer Fudge Brownie Batter ice cream
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2009) —

Cold Stone Creamery will add a Fudge Brownie Batter flavor to its ice cream lineup for a limited time beginning Wednesday.

Dunkin’ Donuts debuts tuna, chicken sandwiches
CANTON, Mass. (Nov. 2, 2009) — Dunkin’ Donuts has added three new chicken and tuna sandwiches to its menu line at participating stores in several northeastern markets, it said Monday. more...

T.G.I. Friday’s to offer new burgers, chicken sandwiches
CARROLLTON, Texas (Oct. 28, 2009) —

T.G.I. Friday’s said Wednesday it will offer two new burgers and two new chicken sandwiches for a limited time at nearly 600 participating U.S. restaurants.

Pretzelmaker debuts pumpkin spice pretzel
ATLANTA (Oct. 27, 2009) — The 360-unit Pretzelmaker chain is offering a pumpkin spice pretzel for the fall, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. said Monday. more...

Wahoo's new customer-named menu items
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2009) — The Wahoo’s Fish Taco chain on Monday unveiled the results of a contest launched earlier this year to name three new menu items. more...

Baskin-Robbins scoops up Double Header cone
CANTON, Mass. (Oct. 23, 2009) — Baskin-Robbins introduced Thursday a Double Header cone with a swirl of vanilla soft-serve on one side and a scoop of ice cream on the other. more...

Togo's to offer soup in bread bowls
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2009) — Togo’s Sandwiches is introducing sourdough bread bowls filled with soup next month, which the chain said is in response to a customer survey that indicated demand for the San Francisco-style bread. more...

Carl’s Jr. debuts new Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2009) — Carl’s Jr. is channeling The Sopranos in ads for its new Parmesan Chicken Sandwich, which debuted Wednesday. more...

Benihana finishes rollout of new menu
MIAMI (Oct. 16, 2009) — Benihana Inc. has introduced a new menu to all 64 of its corporate restaurants and upgraded meat, fish and salad offerings, the company said Friday. more...

Red Mango adds Pumpkin Spice LTO
DALLAS (Oct. 13, 2009) — Red Mango, a 50-unit frozen yogurt chain, introduced Tuesday a seasonal Pumpkin Spice flavor, which will be available through Dec. 31. more...

The burger takes a trip around the world
(Oct. 8, 2009) — Hamburgers are hailed as the quintessential American food, but a struggle for differentiation is giving some of the newer versions a decidedly foreign accent. more...

Uno unveils multigrain flatbread pizza crust
WEST ROXBURY, Mass. (Oct. 7, 2009) — Uno Chicago Grill is kicking off National Pizza Month with the debut of a multigrain flatbread pizza crust that will be available with any of the casual-dining brand’s flatbread pizza selections. more...

Dunkin' highlights pumpkin and apple flavors in fall LTOs
CANTON, Mass. (Oct. 7, 2009) —

Dunkin’ Donuts debuted its fall menu this week, which includes three new items: a low-fat apple caramel muffin, a spiced apple twist and a pumpkin-coffee flavored Coolatta blended beverage.

Sonic adds Mocha Chip Java Chiller
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 6, 2009) — Sonic Drive-In is offering a Mocha Chip Java Chiller for a limited time in October, a representative of the chain said Monday. more...

McCormick & Schmick’s offers seafood combos
PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 2, 2009) — McCormick & Schmick’s restaurants are celebrating National Seafood Month throughout October with various specials that pay tribute to five classic dishes. more...