Cracker Barrel Testing New Menu Items In Select Markets

Have you heard about Cracker Barrel testing new menu items in select markets? They're reportedly testing 20 new items and an easier-to-navigate menu!

They say the country life is simple. Now, your Cracker Barrel experience is about to be the same...at least they hope. The restaurant chain is reportedly testing 20 new menu items and aiming to reduce its recipe complexity. Are the changes going to be enough to get you to go?

Like many of us, some restaurants have been struggling to get back to a sense of normalcy after the pandemic. Lately, Red Lobster has been getting a lot of attention for shutting down locations as they consider filing bankruptcy. They had to have Flavor Flav come in to help them! That's when you know things are bad, when you have to turn to none other than Flavor Flav to save the day. Hopefully, he can come through.

However, Red Lobster isn't the only restaurant chain who's struggling to keep up. Restaurants are having to adapt or get left behind. Now, Cracker Barrel is doing what they can to stay alive and relevant. The current state of things has Cracker Barrel testing new menu items! According to Restaurant Dive, Cracker Barrel has launched its largest menu test in the iconic brand's history at 14 locations in the state of Texas. Restaurant Dive reports the test includes roughly 20 new items along with a redesigned menu to make it easier for guests to navigate their menu. You can't overwhelm people with your menu! You have to make things simple and easy on them to find something they like. If people have trouble with your menu, they aren't as likely to be returning customers. Looking at you, Cheesecake Factory!

As a part of these tests, the restaurant will incorporate Daily Specials in the menu giving guests the opportunity to enjoy select meals on certain nights of the week, per Restaurant Dive. Some of those items include Lemon Pepper Trout n' classic Turnip greens along with Southern BBQ Ribs and Chicken n' Rice. There will also be specials offered daily like Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd's Pie, Green Chile Cornbread, Cinnamon Bread French Toast, and more!

So, why did they pick Texas for these test sites? According to Restaurant Dive, the chain picked Texas because of the state's diverse population which includes a broad spectrum of tastes. In a statement via Restaurant Dive, Cracker Barrel said, "As we seek to balance menu innovation and simplification, we will take a strategic approach to rolling these items out to the full system over time. We saw success with early iterations of the test, so we plan to introduce several of these items to the full system this fall including savor Chick and Rice, Pot Roast and Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd's Pie, a new take on the guest favorite Hashbrown Casserole. We believe these dishes, in particular, resonate well with guests' seasonal preferences and speak to the type of flavors they're craving in the fall."

In addition to the menu changes, they're also looking to improve design elements inside the restaurants like tables, lighting, and paint in an effort to make it look and feel more welcoming. It's been a long time since I've gone to a Cracker Barrel. These changes could be enough to get me back in to try some new things. Do you think Cracker Barrel testing new menu items will be enough to get you back in their locations?

Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that actually end up looking delicious? Chances are you have encountered this at some point!

You expect food on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Beat Bobby Flay on The Food Network to be mouth watering. They are actual dishes made by professional chefs and attract a real-life crowd. However, you don't expect to find delicious looking food in cartoons or comedy movies. Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that you really wish you could try?

It can't be explained but there's something about some food in movies and TV shows that leave you end up wanting to try it. Maybe it's the fact that it's hyped up on the show or movie and you get some FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Another possibility is how we always want what we can't have. These foods only exist within that specific worth in the show or movie. We can't go out and order it from DoorDash or pick it up from a local drive-thru. In the real world, we'll never be able to try these foods. Could that be what makes them look so tasty?

This can happen in live action movies or even in cartoons and animated content. In fact, some of the best examples that will be featured below on the list of the best fictional foods from movies and TV are from animations. It might sound strange, but you'll be able to relate once you see it. It could be nostalgia but you'll be left wanting to try these delicious treats.

For this list we wanted to focus on food you can't find out there in the real world. Even though we wish we could! Maybe next time we can get a list going of the best fictional beverages. A glass of Star Wars Blue Milk, anyone? Check out the list of 5 fictional foods from movie and TV shows that look like they'd be good below! Are we missing any? Let us know!

When I think about animated food that looks delicious the Krabby Patty is one of the first things to come to mind. It's simple but there's something about it. I see one and I turn into Plankton with my desire to obtain a delicious Krabby Patty. I'm surprised they haven't opened Krusty Krab locations in real life. You could have the Krabby Patty, the Krusty Krab Pizza, there are so many possibilities! Let's get it going!

If you remember this movie, you remember that pizza. It was so cheesy it looked so good! The way it melted and pulls from the base--it's truly mouthwatering. Few examples look better than that pizza. There's something about that movie where even the Cheese Whiz looks good. Or is there just something about the timing of when I watch that movie? It always looks so good.

Sure, it's animated. However, nearly every dish featured in the movie looks tasty. The animation department really did their job. It's set in Paris so there's already pressure for the food to look like the best in the world--and they delivered. Even though most of the food featured in the movie looks good, none look better than the Ratatouille. Mmm.

What is in the sauce? What's the secret? I always assumed it was just like Mac Sauce from McDonald's. Maybe it's more like Animal Sauce from In N Out? We know it has ketchup and lemon juice and tastes like lemonade and BBQ sauce because Ed says so in the movie, per Mama Plus One. However, we don't know much more than that! I suppose that description would mean it is not like Mac Sauce so now I'm at a loss. It looked dangerously good in the movie from the reactions it got and I want some!

Are Scooby Snacks actually dog food? Does it matter? You can't say part of you didn't want to try them to see what all the fuss was about. Don't act like you never tried dog biscuits just to see what they tasted like. They look really good in the shows and movies based on the reaction. Are they "special" treats? They could be! Okay, if you don't want to try the Scooby Snacks then you can't deny you want one of those mega sandwiches Shaggy and Scoob are always eating.

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