Birria

TikTok, International Comfort Foods, and Nashville Hot are Coming to a Restaurant Menu Near You

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swipe. Like. Crave. More and more, the line between restaurant menus and home cooking is blurring, thanks to social media like TikTok where restaurant dishes become viral sensations and in the right culinary hands popular social "food fads" are translating to menus and limited time offers. That's according to the National Restaurant Association's 2024 What's Hot Culinary Forecast and insights pulled from a survey of 1,500 culinary professionals nationwide—its largest to-date—who identified incorporating social media as one of the top ten hottest trends in 2024.

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  • Topping the list of trends, world soups and stews check all the boxes for consumers and restaurant operators.
  • "Old favorites like BBQ are taking on new flavors and social sharing is influencing the spread of regional fares like Nashville Hot.
  • Across all the food categories, comfort foods ruled the day, with respondents pointing to soups and stews, stuffed vegetables, and melty cheeses as next year's hottest trends.
  • The National Restaurant Association surveyed over 1,500 culinary professionals in the United States from October 9, 2023 - October 23, 2023.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Adds Three Birria Items to its Menu for a Limited Time

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces the addition of its new limited-time menu items, the Quesabirria Tacos, Birria Bowl and Chips & Queso with Birria Beef.

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  • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces the addition of its new limited-time menu items, the Quesabirria Tacos, Birria Bowl and Chips & Queso with Birria Beef.
  • The Chips & Queso with Birria Beef pairs freshly made, seasoned chips with Fuzzy’s famous queso topped with shredded cheese, birria beef and fresh pico de gallo.
  • Guests can try the new Quesabirria Tacos and Fuzzy’s other birria offerings at all participating Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations from Wednesday, October 11 through Sunday, November 19.
  • Follow Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok for your daily dose of good vibes and craving-inducing photos.

FREEBIRDS UNLEASHES A LIMITED TIME TEXAS-SIZED BIRRIA EXPLOSION!

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Birria, a traditional Mexican dish known for its rich, flavorful shredded beef, has taken the culinary world by storm in recent years.

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  • Birria, a traditional Mexican dish known for its rich, flavorful shredded beef, has taken the culinary world by storm in recent years.
  • Freebirds' Birria hits differently because we're adding our Legendary Queso into the mix.
  • Pair Freebirds Birria with any of our customizable options – burritos, bowls, nachos, salads, tacos, quesadillas, you name it.
  • Head down to your local Freebirds and grab a Birria burrito or bowl.

QDOBA'S LOADED TORTILLA SOUP MAKES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN, JUST IN TIME FOR FALL COMFORT FOOD CRAVINGS

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With fall here and comfort food on everyone's mind, QDOBA, a leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, is bringing back its fan-favorite Loaded Tortilla Soup for a limited time! Starting October 10, this beloved, cooler-weather staple lets guests indulge in a delicious bowl of flavor with their favorite protein and tasty toppings in a crispy tortilla shell. QDOBA's Loaded Tortilla Soup is also available in a regular cup or bowl and can be made vegetarian. Come get it while it's hot!

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With fall here and comfort food on everyone's mind, QDOBA , a leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, is bringing back its fan-favorite Loaded Tortilla Soup for a limited time!
  • QDOBA's Loaded Tortilla Soup is also available in a regular cup or bowl and can be made vegetarian.
  • Loaded Tortilla Soup is made with a vegetable broth flavored with roasted tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices.
  • Guests can order Loaded Tortilla Soup in-restaurant, online or through the QDOBA app for pick-up or delivery at participating locations.

This Week in Consumer News: 14 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 28, 2023

NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Pulling from the bright in-game colors and iconic shapes, Sweet Seat gives players the ability to wear their favorite candies IRL.
  • Inspired to create a delicious product that allows everyone to feel included and celebrate their choice to drink or not, Mingle was born.
  • Crafted with real fruit juices, botanicals, and a refreshing effervescence, each of Mingle's six flavors elevates any occasion, whether it's a night, a week, or a lifestyle without alcohol.
  • The taco comes with warm nacho cheese sauce and a savory red sauce for dipping into before every glorious bite.

Datassential Unveils Midyear Food & Beverage Industry Trends

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

CHICAGO , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datassential , the leading food and beverage intelligence platform, has released its 2023 Midyear Trend Report, revealing that barbecued chicken wings are the fastest-growing item on menus today, rising a staggering 373% from a year ago.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datassential , the leading food and beverage intelligence platform, has released its 2023 Midyear Trend Report, revealing that barbecued chicken wings are the fastest-growing item on menus today, rising a staggering 373% from a year ago.
  • "We're always excited to showcase the latest food trends we see gaining traction in our Midyear Trend Report," said Mike Kostyo, Associate Director and Trendologist at Datassential.
  • "Understanding what these trends are and how to implement them is critical for food industry professionals to stay ahead of the curve all year long - and to be able to plan for the long term."
  • Download a free preview of the 2023 Midyear Trend Report here and join our webinar featuring these trends.

TACO BELL® INTRODUCES GRILLED CHEESE DIPPING TACO FEATURING NEW SLOW-BRAISED SHREDDED BEEF

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready for a new take on Taco Bell tacos? Inspired by the hearty, rich flavors of birria, the new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco feature slow-braised shredded beef – a brand new protein offering from Taco Bell – with a three-cheese blend melted on the inside and grilled on the outside of a freshly fried daily white corn shell. The taco comes with warm nacho cheese sauce and a savory red sauce for dipping into before every glorious bite. The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is the latest addition to Taco Bell's growing Grilled Cheese offerings, available nationwide starting August 3 for $3.49* a la carte.

Key Points: 
  • The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco will be available at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide starting August 3, 2023, for a limited time only and while supplies last.
  • The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is the latest addition to Taco Bell's growing Grilled Cheese offerings, available nationwide starting August 3 for $3.49* a la carte.
  • The shredded beef is slow-braised in a blend of spices, making it the ideal centerpiece of the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco.
  • The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is the latest offering within the newly beloved Grilled Cheese platform.

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Opens June 29 at Horseshoe Las Vegas

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen is rolling out at Horseshoe Las Vegas on Thursday, June 29.

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  • Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen is rolling out at Horseshoe Las Vegas on Thursday, June 29.
  • I'm bringin' the heat to The Strip again with my newest concept, Guy's Flavortown Sports Kitchen, all day, every day, June 29,” said Fieri.
  • “Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen brings Guy’s unmatched personality and all-star dishes to Horseshoe Las Vegas,” said Jason Gregorec, SVP and General Manager of Horseshoe Las Vegas.
  • Adjacent to the Caesars Sportsbook desk at Horseshoe Las Vegas, Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen will be open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to midnight.

The Wait is Over: El Pollo Loco’s Shredded Beef Birria is Back for a Limited Time Only

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain is introducing the fan favorite Shredded Beef Birria to the menu for the second year running.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain is introducing the fan favorite Shredded Beef Birria to the menu for the second year running.
  • Options include:
    Birria Crunchy Taco Box: Two crunchy corn tortillas filled with beef birria, cheese, onion & cilantro.
  • Birria Grilled Burrito Box: Warm flour tortilla filled with beef birria, cheese, sour cream, rice, beans, cabbage, onion & cilantro.
  • Birria Overstuffed Quesadilla Box: Warm flour tortilla filled with beef birria, avocado, cheese, onion & cilantro.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces New Spring Break After-Hours Haunt Event and All-New Food Festival

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The theme park brings Spring Break to life with thrills and chills for guests all of ages, including the introduction of a unique after-hours haunt event, Scream Break, and an all-new Tacos & Beer Fest.

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  • The theme park brings Spring Break to life with thrills and chills for guests all of ages, including the introduction of a unique after-hours haunt event, Scream Break, and an all-new Tacos & Beer Fest.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005902/en/
    Six Flags Magic Mountain brings Spring Break to life, daily March 9 - April 16.
  • For information on all Spring Break festivities at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events .
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain is currently hiring all positions for Spring Break, plus Scream Break event-specific positions including monsters and scare actors.