Menu Talk

Menu Feed transitions to Menu Talk, a new podcast hosted by yours truly, Pat Cobe of Restaurant Business, and my Informa colleague, Bret Thorn with Nation’s Restaurant News. We are veteran reporters on the menu beat and eager to bring you inspiring conversations about what’s happening in restaurant kitchens, including weekly interviews with chefs, operators and food professionals.

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Greek food, the Chicken Big Mac and 'The Bear'

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Oct. 08, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats in Chicago

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ChatGPT says hello, sauces are everywhere and so is KPOT

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Oct. 01, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Olivier Rassinoux, vice president of culinary and bar for Patina Restaurant Group.

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Eggs in Purgatory, happy hour bargains and too much spice

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 24, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Paul Pszybylski, VP of culinary innovation for California Pizza Kitchen

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A mushroom feast, cast-iron Korean cooking, and the new Central Park Boathouse

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Sep. 17, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with Brad Hedeman and Mo Frechette of Zingerman’s.

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Fresh dates, pawpaws and new restaurant Rokusho in Los Angeles

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Sep. 10, 2024

Menu Talk: Bret is joined by guest co-host Lisa Jennings as they discuss the latest trends and share an interview with chef Alyssa Osinga of The Butcher’s Cellar in Waco, Texas.

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Turkish food, chicken curry and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building

By Bret Thorn on Sep. 03, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with William Dissen of The Market Place in Asheville, North Carolina.

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US Open chefs, Lebanese wines and khachapuri variations

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 27, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with JJ Johnson, TV chef, cookbook author and founder of fast-casual Fieldtrip.

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