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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

Gregg Horan builds steakhouse success in the suburbs

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2026

Menu Talk: The Greggory offers a food and drink menu, service style and ambiance that draws a crowd in South Barrington, Illinois.

Operations

B.J. Lieberman finds work-life balance in Columbus, Ohio

 By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2026

Menu Talk: The chef and restaurateur operates Metsi’s and Ginger Rabbit.

Food

Why Lion's Choice won't compromise on its signature sandwich despite higher beef costs

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Mar. 31, 2026

Menu Talk: CEO Fred Burmer shares the secrets behind the St.Louis-based quick-service concept’s famous roast beef.

Food

Nicholas Poulmentis plans distinctive Greek cuisine at his upcoming New York City restaurant

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Mar. 24, 2026

Menu Talk: Kythira NP will be named for his home island, but feature food from across the country.

Food

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is exactly the kind of restaurant he likes to dine in

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Mar. 17, 2026

Menu Talk: The elevated Southern menu, handcrafted cocktails and welcoming vibe hit the sweet spot with today’s diners.

Food

Scott and Jacob Margroff discuss flavor and innovation at Strickland’s

Mar. 10, 2026

Menu Talk: The owners of the Ohio ice cream shop join the weekly restaurant menu and food podcast to talk about their newly opened franchise in Southern California.

Food

Chef Sungchul Shim infuses Korean flavor into a Times Square steakhouse

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 03, 2026

On the Menu: Gui Steakhouse has all the bells and whistles of a traditional restaurant in this genre, but it’s the Korean accents that set it apart.

Food

Danny Lledó shares the nuances of paella

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Feb. 24, 2026

Menu Talk: The chef of Xiquet and Taller de Xiquet offers Valencian cuisine to Washington, D.C.

Food

The chef behind the only Turkish restaurant in Hawaii

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 17, 2026

Menu Talk: Ahu Hettema, chef-owner of Istanbul Hawai’i in Honolulu, introduces residents and tourists alike to the cuisine of her homeland, modernized with artful presentations and local ingredients.

Operations

Restaurateur Billy Dec prepares to open Sunda New Asian in Detroit

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Feb. 10, 2026

Menu Talk: The advocate for Philippine culture and hospitality is also getting ready for the PBS debut of his documentary.

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