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North Italia reinvents happy hour and brunch, updates classics for Spring menu rollout

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2025

Behind the Menu: Corporate chef Chris Curtiss reworked Italian favorites with refined techniques and created new dishes and drinks for the casual-dining chain, all with an eye on affordability and seasonal ingredients.

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Chain chefs share menu insights

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 22, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about trends that emerged at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, 4/20 specials and the return of outdoor dining, then share an interview with Bob Johnston, CEO of The Melting Pot.

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Airport lounges are elevating the culinary experience, with American Airlines now continuing the trend in Philadelphia

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2025

The airline’s new Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport will feature an all-day menu developed by local chef Randy Rucker.

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Chef Tue Nguyen brings Vietnamese broken rice plates from TikTok to fast casual

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 03, 2025

Local Kitchens, a multi-brand restaurant concept in California’s Bay Area, collaborated with Nguyen to launch Tam Tam Rice, where she features the street food she grew up eating.

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Here are the finalist nominees for the 2025 James Beard Awards

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 02, 2025

The Los Angeles event marks the final stage of awards, leading up to the star-studded ceremony in Chicago, scheduled for June 16.

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Pandemic Voices: Barbara Sibley, chef-owner of La Palapa and director, Holiday Cocktail Lounge

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 18, 2025

The New York City restaurateur describes the challenges she has faced in the five years since COVID-19 hit the U.S.

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Steakcuterie boards set a Chicago-area steakhouse apart from the crowd

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2025

FoxFire chef-owner K.C. Gulbro introduced the boards to educate guests about different steak cuts and sauce pairings through an interactive dining experience.

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Restaurant chains roll out seafood specials for Lent

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Mar. 11, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Einat Admony, chef-owner of Balaboosta and Moondog.

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Starbucks welcomes spring with cherry and ube drinks

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Mar. 04, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food & beverage news, plus share an interview with Sayat and Laura Ozyilmaz, chef-owners of Mediterranean restaurant Dalida in San Francisco.

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