A sampling of menu items introduced in early 2003 appears throughout this article. It is interesting to note several of the operators are in the family coffee shop segment, not traditionally known for flavor innovations. However, as the following items show, operators across the board understand the advantages flavored items bring to the menu.
Boneless Shanghai Wings — Crispy breaded chicken breast tossed in ginger citrus sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with Wasabi ranch dressing (Chili's, Dallas, $5.99)