9 food trends that will be everywhere in 2026

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kim chi stir fry
Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, bite-sized menu items, cabbage, and fast-casual Indian cuisine.

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37 photos of the most unusual McDonald's restaurants in the world

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mcdonalds inside decommissioned plane in taupo new zealand
This McDonald's restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand, is located inside a decommissioned plane.

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The 20 most beloved restaurant chains in the US, according to Yelp

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in n out burgers in a tray
in n out burgers in a tray

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Dave's Hot Chicken was just ranked the country's most beloved brand. Its spicy tenders beat Chicken Guy's in our taste test.

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chicken guy and daves hot chicken tenders
I tried hot chicken tenders from Dave's Hot Chicken and Chicken Guy! by Guy Fieri.

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I dined at a 3-Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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the author and one of the dishes from eleven madison park
I was surprised by the number of staff waiting on us, and that the plant-based courses were just as good as the meat dishes.

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Hooters is getting a 're-Hooterization' as its founders retake control of the restaurant chain

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A Hooters restaurant is seen on February 24 in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.

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A chef shares 5 red flags to look for when dining at a Mexican restaurant

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Three small tacos topped with pickled red onions, cilantro, avocado, and lime slices on a wooden tray.
Chef Pati Jinich said some Mexican restaurants are more authentic than others.

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A vegan and a meat-eater spent nearly $1,000 trying Eleven Madison Park's new meat-optional menu. Here's what it was like.

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eleven madison park
We tried Eleven Madison Park's new meat-inclusive menu. Here's how it could bridge the gap between vegans and carnivores.

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I moved to Shanghai and made my mark on its restaurant scene. Now I'm bringing Chinese wine to New York.

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Camden Hauge at Egg restaurant in Shanghai, China.
Camden Hauge moved to Shanghai for a six-month job — and ended up launching a restaurant career.

Photographer Bess Friday

Stephen Starr learned how to hustle on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Now, he's back.

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Stephen Starr in his newly renovated restaurant, The Occidental, in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025.
Stephen Starr in his newly renovated restaurant, The Occidental, in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025.

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