Patricia Cobe

Menu Talk: The 11 restaurants in the Boston-based group offer distinctive cuisines, thanks to their globetrotting chief culinary officer.

Diners seeking smaller portions, more value and flavor adventure are turning to the appetizer section of menus. And operators are responding

They're not just for starters. Restaurants are getting serious about appetizers as shareables and small plates gain traction among a wider variety of consumers and a wider variety of occasions.

Customers can use DoorDash Ask to get AI-powered recommendations for nearby food. “No more endless scrolling,” the company said.

After paying their dues in the local dining scene, Zak and Sarah Baker opened the restaurant of their dreams, an Italian concept with

There’s a movement away from meat analogs to real veggies on burger menus, with White Castle, Culver’s and Shake Shack leading the way.

Behind the Menu: The Pitmaster Stack is piled high with authentic barbecue, thanks to a collaboration between a pair of iconic Lone Star

Taste Tracker: Cava, Roti, Logan’s, Sweetgreen, Taco Bell, Bojangles, Luckin Coffee, Tropical Smoothie, Shake Shack and 7 Brew headline

Menu Talk: As the restaurateur grows the Southern-inspired concept to multiple locations, she remains passionate about hospitality and

Behind the Menu: The Italian peppers reflect the casual-dining chain’s culinary tradition and provide an approachable spice level.