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What do Consumers Look for in a Restaurant?

Ronald McDonald Endorses Taco Bell!

One of the most clever ad campaigns I’ve ever seen.  

Taco Bell’s breakfast launch a success

Indicators of consumer perception and social media engagement have steadily risen for Taco Bell since the March 27 introduction of its new breakfast platform, suggesting that the launch was successful — and that it might have had an effect on top quick-service breakfast player McDonald’s. “This is looking very much […]

Underrated Food Cities in America

What makes a great food city isn’t necessarily Michelin stars or food trucks per capita. While NYC, LA, and Chicago have always shined brightest, and upstarts like Austin and Portland might be the kings of meals on wheels, there are a ton of cities out there where tradition and innovation […]

Best Seat in the Restaurant? It’s the Bar

Restaurant bars are becoming dining destinations in their own right. The trend comes as establishments expand and upgrade their bar areas. And consumers accustomed to craft cocktails are seeking food to accompany their upscale beverages. By giving more thought to the bar, restaurants can also capture business from diners who […]

Fake Meats, Finally, Taste Like Chicken

Last May, Whole Foods recalled two types of curried chicken salad that had been sold in some of its stores in the Northeast. The retailer’s kitchens had accidentally confused a batch of “chick’n” salad made with a plant protein substitute with one made from real chicken, and reversed the labels. […]

CDC Salt Guidelines Too Low for Good Health, Study Suggests

WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Don’t toss out your salt shaker just yet: A new analysis  from Denmark finds current recommended salt guidelines may be too low. The new research indicates that Americans consume a healthy amount of salt, even though daily averages exceed recommendations from the U.S. […]