This week’s restaurant menu news starts with Ruby Tuesday introducing its biggest rollout in years, featuring 14 limited-time summer dishes like the Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Bowl, Jalapeno Smashed Burger, and Dubai Chocolate Brownie Sundae. Meanwhile, Blaze Pizza is upgrading its selection with three premium entrée salads featuring ingredients like chickpeas and house-roasted chicken, each served with warm, fast-fire’d flatbread. On the seasonal front, Stonefire Grill has launched its fresh Mediterranean Market Salad and a shareable Summer Grill Package stacked with baby back ribs and grilled chicken.
Thirst-quenching additions are hitting the market as The Peach Cobbler Factory introduces fruity PCF Refreshers, and Hat Creek Burger Company rolls out customizable, cream-blended dirty sodas. Value-driven promotions are also taking center stage, with Applebee’s bringing back its famous one-dollar margarita for the entire month of July alongside a selection of late-night appetizers. For happy hour, Tocaya is debuting discounted weekday drinks alongside savory Birria Tortas and crispy Chicken Flaquitos, while Del Taco expands its limited-time lineup with loaded pork carnitas creations, Independence Poppers beverages, and Funnel Cake Fries. Rounding out the summer offerings, P.F. Chang’s is serving a dramatic, tableside sushi boat platter, and Nick the Greek is adding a savory crunch to its Mediterranean choices with limited-time Halloumi cheese fries and wrapped pitas.
Patriotic flavors take over the dessert and casual dining space as Shoney’s features its Legendary Strawberry Pie slices for just $2.50 throughout July, while Dickey’s Barbecue Pit highlights pickle-packed options like a Pickle Ranch Pulled Pork Sandwich. Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is celebrating with its seasonal BBQ Brisket Pizza and a festive AMERICA250 Birthday Cake dessert. Sweet holiday treats continue at Krispy Kreme with the debut of its Fourth of July Collection including the brand-new USA and Firework doughnuts, while Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom connects sports fans with international brews and permanent additions like a French Dip Sandwich. Finally, la Madeleine is sweetening the summer tournament by rolling out a cream-and-berry filled Red, White & Blue Croissant alongside free butter croissant deals following American or French soccer victories.
Ruby Tuesday Introduces Biggest Menu Drop in Years with 14 New Menu Items
Ruby Tuesday is elevating its culinary lineup with a limited-time summer collection featuring trend-forward dishes like the Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Bowl, Jalapeno Smashed Burger, and Dubai Chocolate Brownie Sundae. Diners can savor these fresh recipes, over-a-pound plates, and handcrafted cocktails exclusively during the warm-weather season.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/ruby-tuesday-fourteen-new-menu-items-062326/
Blaze Pizza Unveils Evolved Salad Lineup Featuring Premium Ingredients, Thoughtfully Crafted Recipes and Fast-Fire’d Flatbread
Blaze Pizza’s guests can now choose from three new premium entrée salads featuring fresh ingredients like chickpeas, pickled red onions, feta, and daily house-roasted chicken. Each upgraded green option comes paired with a warm, signature fast-fire’d flatbread baked directly from the brand’s fresh dough.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/blaze-pizza-menu-expansion-evolved-salads-flatbread-062426/
Stonefire Grill Introduces Protein-Packed Mediterranean Market Salad and Hearty Summer Grill Meal Package
Stonefire Grill’s updated menu features a protein-packed Mediterranean Market Salad loaded with vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, feta, garbanzo beans, and crunchy fried quinoa tossed in lemon-herb Greek dressing. Arriving alongside a shareable Summer Grill Package stacked with slow-cooked baby back ribs and grilled chicken, these seasonal additions are available through September 7.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/stonefire-grill-mediterranean-market-salad-summer-grill-meal-package-062526/
The Peach Cobbler Factory Introduces New Nationwide “PCF Refreshers” Beverage Line
The Peach Cobbler Factory has introduced an all-new beverage line featuring five distinct tropical and fruit-forward flavor variations. The PCF Refreshers thirst-quenching, iced drinks complement the brand’s signature warm desserts for the summer season.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/peach-cobbler-factory-pcf-refreshers-062426/
Hat Creek Burger Company Gets a Little Dirty with New Limited-Time Soda Lineup
Hat Creek Burger Company has added custom dirty sodas to the menu, combining favorite soft drinks with sweet creams and fruity flavor shots. Available all summer long, these customizable blended beverages feature unique combinations like Dr Pepper with coconut cream or root beer with vanilla and heavy cream.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/hat-creek-burger-company-dirty-sodas-062326/
Applebee’s DOLLARITA Returns This July
Applebee’s is bringing back its famous one-dollar margarita sweetening the deal with affordable five-dollar margaritas featuring premium tequila and triple sec. Available during the entire month of July, these neighborhood drinks can be enjoyed alongside a selection of classic appetizers during late-night hours.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/applebees-dollarita-returns-this-july-062326/
Tocaya Debuts Summer Happy Hour With New Seasonal Drink Specials and Shareable Bites
Tocaya has introduced a new seasonal happy hour menu featuring discounted beers, margaritas, and shareable snacks like crispy Chicken Flaquitos and Summer Shrimp Ceviche. Available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a limited time, the updated lineup also debuts savory additions like Birria Tortas and Chicken and Potato Tortas.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/tocaya-summer-happy-hour-drink-specials-shareable-bites-062526/
Carnitas Return to Del Taco With Five Delicious New Creations, Plus Summer Beverages and Desserts Tied to America’s 250th Birthday
Del Taco has brought back its slow-cooked pork carnitas, expanding the lineup with new items like the Carnitas Big Fat Taco, a savory quesadilla, and queso loaded nachos. Available now for a limited time, the seasonal selection also features the return of festive Independence Poppers beverages and crispy Funnel Cake Fries.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/del-taco-carnitas-return-drinks-desserts-summer-menu-062226/
P.F. Chang’s Brings Tokyo to the Table This Summer with New Show-Stopping Sushi Boat Dining Experience
P.F. Chang’s has launched its “Summer in Tokyo” menu highlighting a theatrical, dry-ice enveloped tableside platter filled with an assortment of rolls and chilled edamame. Available through September 15, the limited-time selection also introduces specialty cocktails and premium plates like NY Prime Strip Steak Tataki.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/pf-changs-new-sushi-boat-dining-experience-062526/
Nick the Greek Gets Extra Cheesy With the Launch of Halloumi Fries and Halloumi Pita
Nick the Greek has introduced two new limited-time menu items featuring Halloumi cheese, including a specialty wrapped pita and crispy, golden-fried cheese strips served with Spicy Yogurt Avocado Ranch. These savory additions can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or entree alongside the brand’s authentic Mediterranean favorites.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/nick-the-greek-halloumi-fries-pita-062326/
All July, at America’s Dinner Table, It’s Stars and Stripes and Legendary Strawberry Pie Slices For $2.50 in Honor of America’s Historic 250th Birthday
Shoney’s is offering slices of its signature Legendary Strawberry Pie for just $2.50 to honor the nation’s milestone birthday. Available throughout the entire month of July, this festive dessert deal gives diners a historically-priced sweet treat.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/shoneys-americas-250th-birthday-strawberry-pie-slice-july-deal-062626/
Red, White and ‘Cue! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches New Pickle-Flavored Menu Items and Patriotic Big Yellow Cup this July to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a limited-time lineup of pickle-packed options, including a Pickle Ranch Pulled Pork Sandwich, pickle-seasoned fries, okra, and loaded side mashups. Starting July 1, the brand will also offer a commemorative America-themed 32-ounce cup to celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-pickle-flavored-menu-patriotic-big-yellow-cup-062526/
Happy Joe’s Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has introduced a limited-time summer menu featuring a BBQ Brisket Pizza topped with Texas-smoked brisket and pickle chips, a tangy BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a festive AMERICA250 Birthday Cake dessert with red, white, and blue frosting. Available through August 15, these seasonal creations are arriving alongside community events offering complimentary red, white, and blue popcorn for children.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/happy-joes-america250-block-party-freedom-flyaway-sweepstakes-062326/
Krispy Kreme Helps America Celebrate 250 Years of Independence with Patriotic Doughnut Collection and Sweet July 4th Deals
Krispy Kreme has launched its festive Fourth of July Collection featuring the brand-new USA and Firework Doughnuts alongside returning favorites like the Freedom Ring Doughnut. Available starting June 23, the celebration includes a holiday promotion on July 4 where guests who wear red, white, and blue receive a complimentary Original Glazed doughnut.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/krispy-kreme-patriotic-doughnut-collection-july-4th-062226/
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Brings Fans Together with World Taps & Apps Tour, New Menu Additions
Old Chicago has launched a soccer-themed global promotion running through August 16 that pairs international brews with appetizers like Crispy Brussels & Cauliflower and Firecracker Shrimp. Concurrently, the brand is debuting permanent selections to its core lineup, including a Thai Chicken & Noodle Salad, a French Dip Sandwich, and two grilled chicken entrees.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/old-chicago-pizza-taproom-menu-expansion-world-taps-apps-tour-062426/
la Madeleine Celebrates Victories by the United States and France with Free Croissants
la Madeleine is debuting a limited-time Red, White & Blue Croissant filled with pastry cream, light whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries from June 30 through July 21. Additionally, the bakery-café is offering a free butter croissant with any purchase within 48 hours of a soccer victory by the United States or France throughout the summer tournament.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/la-madeleine-united-states-france-victory-free-croissants-062326/
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