New and seasonal items at restaurants this autumn

"Fall is the time when many restaurants refresh their menus with new or returning seasonal items. In addition to turkey and pumpkin favorites, look for such trendy items as Dubai chocolate and protein bowls. Here is a sampling of what's out there. Full service BJ's Restaurants: The Huntingon Beach chain is offering two limited-time Pizookies. The Monkey Bread Pizookie is back. And there's a Dubai Chocolate Pizookie features a chocolate cookie and vanilla ice cream topped with pistachio sauce and sprinkled with toasted kataifi."

"Lazy Dog Restaurants: This year's fall menu includes several small plates such as French Onion Pastry Puffs, Tikka Masala Meatballs, Hot Honey Feta Dip and warm House Bread. Entrées include Steak & Veggie Kebabs and Pretzel-Crusted Pork Schnitzel. lazydogrestaurants.com Red Lobster: New flavors for Seafood Boils include Lemon Pepper Butter, Old Bay & Butter and RL Signature Butter. redlobster.com The Cheesecake Factory: The Calabasas-based restaurant chain recently added 14 items to its already long menu."

"California Fish Grill: Sustainable Protein Bowls have 31 to 56 grams of protein, the latter being the Everything Protein Bowl with Cajun-spiced shrimp, salmon, swai and chicken on a bed of beans and rice. cafishgrill.com Chipotle Mexican Grill: Red Chimichurri sauce is available for a limited time. It's made with roasted garlic, cilantro, chili peppers and citrus juice. chipotle.com Jack in the Box: Current featured items include Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks and a Mid"

Many restaurants refresh menus for fall with seasonal and returning items. Offerings range from traditional turkey and pumpkin favorites to trend-forward items like Dubai chocolate and protein bowls. Full-service chains add limited-time desserts, cocktails, small plates, and new entrées. BJ's features Monkey Bread and Dubai Chocolate Pizookies plus a Dubai Chocolate Espresso Martini. Value-focused chains offer budget Five Slams and low-cost omelets. Lazy Dog highlights small plates and hearty entrées while Red Lobster and The Cheesecake Factory introduce new flavors and multiple additions. Quick-service brands add protein bowls and limited sauces such as Red Chimichurri.

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