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Mendocino launches 'Come Graze a While' menu

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February 23, 2026

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Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-founded fast casual chain, will debut its first seasonal menu of the year on Feb. 24, featuring a selection of dishes designed to highlight spring flavors.

The "Come Graze a While" menu includes three items crafted by executive chef Jeremy Bringardner: a smoky barbecue pork sandwich, a farmhouse ranch salad and a citrus-themed take on the brand's signature goat cheese salad.

The rollout coincides with a significant milestone for the company: the opening of its first Arizona location in Scottsdale.

"This spring menu pairs bright, citrusy notes with satiating savory elements," said Alicia Mowder, chief marketing officer for Mendocino Farms. She noted the flavors were chosen to appeal to diners across the brand's growing footprint, which now includes more than 90 locations.

The offerings include:

• Smoky BBQ Brioche Sandwich: Smoked pork burnt ends topped with a carrot-apple slaw, bread-and-butter pickles and herb aioli.
• Farmhouse Ranch Salad: A vegetable-forward mix featuring "Tuscan krispies" and herb buttermilk ranch dressing.
• The Seasonal GOAT with Sweet Citrus: A gluten-free salad combining chicken, goat cheese, oranges and shaved fennel with a hot citrus honey.

Mowder said the seasonal items will remain on the menu through May.

Founded in 2005, Mendocino Farms has expanded from its Los Angeles roots into Texas, Washington and most recently Arizona and Colorado.