Take a look at which flavors made menu moves this year, from kumquat to skhug

Nation’s Restaurant News highlights here the menu update from each week’s Menu Tracker column that was the most striking, newsworthy or trend-forward...

The star-shaped seed pod often used in ethnic cuisines also pops up in seasonal treats

Baskin-Robbins, Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, Checkers and Rally’s, Culver’s, Dick’s Last Resort, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Gott’s Roadside, Huckleberry’s...

Black Seed Bagels, CoreLife Eatery, Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop, Jinya Ramen Bar, Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza, Pinkberry, Taco John’s and Wendy’s also added new soups, beverages...

The flavored water elevates desserts and cocktails

Black Bear Diner, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Corner Bakery Cafe, El Pollo Loco, Farmer Boys, Luke’s Lobster and Pizza Patrón also added new fries, sandwiches and more...

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