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Ford Fry helms Auburn University's teaching restaurant as this year's Chef in Residence

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2023

Hospitality students work alongside Fry and chef de cuisine Tom Baco-Wang to create lunch and dinner menus for guests at the university’s 1856—Culinary Residence restaurant.

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Noodles know no boundaries with Nick Graff leading R&D at Noodles & Company

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2023

The executive chef and VP of culinary has accelerated innovation and taken the menu where it hasn’t ventured before.

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How Firebirds Wood Fired Grill stays ahead of the culinary curve with its polished casual menu

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2023

VP of Food & Beverage Steve Sturm is constantly evolving the menu, with several new initiatives coming just this year.

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Chef Paul Fehribach showcases the Midwest's culinary diversity through 100 recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2023

The chef-owner of Chicago’s Big Jones tells many stories behind an often overlooked cuisine in “Midwestern Food,” a new narrative cookbook.

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Chicagoland chain Dollop Coffee Co. defends customer-only restroom policy

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 05, 2023

The local chain prompted a social media firestorm after two police officers were declined restroom access because they were not customers. It wasn't meant to be political, the CEO said, but it soon became political.

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How Eileen Andrade transformed her grandmother's Cuban diner into an elegant fine-dining restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 31, 2023

Amelia’s 1931 offers a sophisticated Korean-Latin menu and swanky decor in a Miami neighborhood dominated by more casual spots.

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A multitude of food and drink options star in center court at 2023 US Open

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 29, 2023

Tennis fans can indulge in menu items from top restaurant chefs in between matches featuring the world’s best players.

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Sensory-friendly dining hour promotes inclusivity at Prairie Grass Cafe

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2023

Late on Saturday afternoons, the restaurant welcomes guests with autism, input disorders, noise sensitivities and other disabilities by providing a crowd-free, comfortable space.

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Wendy's gives guests 'a nacho platter in one burger bite' with new cheeseburger

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The craveability of nachos inspired Chefs John Li and Jay Drumm to create the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger and Queso Fries.

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Where to look for the next killer menu trend

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2023

Reality Check: The pace of menu development has increased markedly this summer. Where are all the new ideas going to come from? We have some suggestions.

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