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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 Melt Shop evolves its menu in sync with today’s tastes

 By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2021

CEO Spencer Rubin continues to focus on big, bold flavors and craveable formats as the concept grows.

Food

How Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is blazing a trail in casual dining

 By Patricia Cobe on May 06, 2021

Founder and CEO Chris Simms strives to give guests a unique experience through the menu mix, ambience and hospitality.

Food

How Culver’s evolves its menu while staying true to a core of customer favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2021

Director of Menu Development Quinn Adkins shares the sourcing and culinary strategies that drive Culver’s brand loyalty and growth.

Food

How Another Broken Egg wins the breakfast, brunch and lunch crowd with a craveable menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2021

VP of Culinary Jason Knoll focuses on seasonality and balances indulgence with health to craft successful dishes and drinks.

Food

How Just Salad keeps innovating the menu while moving its sustainability mission forward

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 18, 2021

From scratch-made bowls to next-gen meal kits, Culinary Director Jhonny Castro is differentiating the fast casual from its competitors.

Beverage

How Bartaco refreshes the beverage menu in tune with its Mexican beach vibe

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 04, 2021

From cocktails to go to a rotating list of seasonal margaritas and alcohol-free drinks, Beverage Director Nicole Quist is all about keeping it fresh.

Food

How Chicago’s Avec continues to evolve while staying true to its roots

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 18, 2021

Chef Perry Hendrix is taking the iconic restaurant in new directions and into a large second space.

Food

How Mighty Quinn’s menus authentic barbecue in an urban fast-casual setting

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 04, 2021

Christos Gourmos and his partners created a successful model to feed city dwellers’ barbecue cravings.

Food

How Cura Hospitality’s senior-dining program is building on recent successes

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 21, 2021

Corporate Executive Chef Eric Goldberg looks at the silver linings that emerged from adaptations made during 2020.

Beverage

How Gumption Coffee differentiates its concept to compete with the giant brands

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 07, 2021

Cofounder Hazel de los Reyes focuses on roasting the best coffee and creating an upbeat, accessible cafe to enjoy it.

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