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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.

Food

Bobbie Lloyd brings a lifelong love of baking to Magnolia Bakery's C-suite

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 04, 2026

Menu Talk: In her current role as chief baking officer, Lloyd not only develops menu items, she is instrumental in nurturing the culture and powering the growth of the concept into a global brand.

Food

Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City

 By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jul. 28, 2026

The veteran chef and restaurateur adapts to changing tastes at his signature restaurant plus The Mary Lane, The Clam, and Market Table.

Food

How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 21, 2026

Menu Talk: CEO Khalid Mashriqi oversees 130 U.S. brick-and-mortar locations and 70 worldwide, filling a void with an Afghan-inspired street food menu that’s 100% halal.

Operations

Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2026

Menu Talk: The chefs and partners of Grey Ghost, Basan, Second Best, and Little Ghost say customers are enthusiastic about Motor City’s renewed restaurant scene.

Operations

Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2026

Menu Talk: With an influx of wealth in South Florida, the restaurant developer sees strong demand for luxury dining.

Beverage

Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 30, 2026

Menu Talk: The head bartender of Saksey’s says the underground bar with a doorman and host brings extra flourish to the Detroit bar scene.

Operations

Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2026

Menu Talk: The entrepreneur got his start in the Detroit suburbs and has since expanded to Nashville.

Operations

Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2026

Menu Talk: As the restaurateur grows the Southern-inspired concept to multiple locations, she remains passionate about hospitality and serving as a role model for women entrepreneurs.

Operations

Tom Berry's travels inspired the menus and concepts in COJE's portfolio

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2026

Menu Talk: The 11 restaurants in the Boston-based group offer distinctive cuisines, thanks to their globetrotting chief culinary officer.

Operations

Dimitri Zafeiropoulos promotes the diversity of Greek wines at Estiatorio Milos

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2026

The fine-dining concept’s beverage director also is introducing summertime spritzes.

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