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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.

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.

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

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.

Leadership

Mario Batali is acquitted of sexual misconduct charge

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

The presiding judge said the chef's accuser had significant credibility issues, but described Batali as no saint himself.

Food

The Habit Burger Grill takes a deep dive into flavor exploration

By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2022

Chef Adam Baird taps ingredients and combinations that are missing in the limited-service space when developing menu items.

Food

Inside a food hall that cultivates plant-based eating

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2022

Rhode Island's Plant City is dedicated to veg-focused food and drink at four chef-inspired eateries, a marketplace, bakery and bar.

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