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Menu Feed

“Menu Feed” is a podcast brought to you by Restaurant Business and FoodService Director. Each episode will focus on the business-building trends that are shaping today’s menus in restaurants and other dining destinations, hosted by Senior Editor Patricia Cobe. Operators, chefs and industry experts will share their insights on the flavors, ingredients, cuisines and consumer demands that are driving menu innovation and development. Listeners will also get dibs on the latest research and analysis from data partner Technomic.

Food

How Fabio Viviani is expanding his restaurant empire into the sweet side

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 06, 2023

The Italian-born chef’s newest venture is JARS, a fast-casual dessert concept ready for franchising.

Operations

117 chefs share their secrets to running a successful kitchen and restaurant

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2023

Shari Bayer, author of “Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World,” collected insights from the pros and shares their best practical and inspirational advice.

Operations

How Robert St. John turned Hattiesburg, Miss., into a dining destination

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2023

The veteran restaurateur has had a strong impact on the city and entire state through his restaurants, philanthropy, community outreach and more.

Food

How Yogurtland's flavorologists push the envelope on what frozen yogurt can be

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 15, 2023

President Sam Yoon drives menu innovation and growth to differentiate the frozen yogurt experience.

Food

How Ford's Garage's innovative menu and vibe draws guests of all ages

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 08, 2023

Chef Jessica Tomlinson gives comfort-food favorites scratch-made twists, with an eye toward menu optimization.

Food

How Jonathon Sawyer’s live-fire cooking passion ignites the menu at Kindling

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 01, 2023

The James Beard Award-winning chef partnered with Fifty/50 Restaurant Group to realize his culinary vision at the soaring two-story space inside Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower.

Food

How craveability, sustainability and the guest experience drive Avi Szapiro's menu mission

By Patricia Cobe on May 25, 2023

The VP of culinary innovation for Untamed Brands infuses fast-casual Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover with fine-dining details.

Food

How Starbird's recipe for perfect fried chicken is powering the fast casual for growth

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2023

Founder and CEO Aaron Noveshen shares Starbird’s story and hints at some surprises ahead.

Operations

How food hall pioneer Anna Castellani is transforming community dining

By Patricia Cobe on May 11, 2023

Thriving marketplaces of local vendors connect people through food and celebrate their stories.

Emerging Brands

How Jared Galbut turned his Florida-born taqueria into a dining and nightlife destination

By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2023

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s winning combo of street tacos, frozen drinks, DJs and bar food is positioning the concept for growth.

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