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How Velvet Taco puts 52 unique limited-time tacos on the menu every year

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2022

A robust R&D pipeline constantly keeps WTF, the fast casual’s Weekly Taco Feature, filled with inventive tacos. Director of Culinary Venecia Willis makes it happen.

Workforce

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

Technology

Meez raises $11.5M for interactive recipe system

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The software allows chefs to convert static recipes into digital tools that can be shared, scaled and used as training materials. Meez said it can add thousands of dollars to an operation’s bottom line.

Food

How Scott Randolph is elevating IHOP’s status as the breakfast leader while innovating across the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2022

The VP of Culinary has introduced bowls, burritos, melts and more to position the chain as an all-day destination.

Leadership

Former Papa John’s chef named head of culinary for Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Scott Rodriguez joins casual-dining chain Applebee's as Chief Culinary Officer.

Food

Famed Mexico City chef creates an ant burger for Shake Shack’s 3-course $75 dinner

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Fast-casual Shake Shack partnered with Enrique Olvera of award-winning Pujol restaurant for the menu, which is being served in New York and LA for two nights only.

Food

Fresh pasta shapes up the fall menu at North Italia

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 19, 2022

Chef Chris Curtiss ties into National Pasta Day with the debut of seasonal pastas in on-trend shapes.

Leadership

Chef David Kinch to depart Michelin-starred Manresa

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2022

After 20 years at the celebrated California restaurant, Kinch is leaving at the end of the year to focus on his three more casual concepts.

Food

Chef Jose Garces shares past surprises and future plans

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 05, 2022

The Iron Chef and multi-concept restaurateur welcomes a return to normalcy as he plots his next act.

Food

El Pollo Loco nails authenticity to bring birria to the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 07, 2022

The Mexican-born chain not only had to stay true to its Hispanic customer base, it had to scale up the recipe for 481 locations.

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