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

Far-out pizza toppings and beefy limited-time offers

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 21, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Chris Morgan, chef at Persian fine-dining restaurant, Joon.

Food

Trends in coffee and ranch dressing, plus Wingstop's multicultural new sauce

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 14, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food and beverage news, plus an interview with chef Yara Herrera of Hellbender in New York City

Beverage

2025 menu predictions and Dry January news

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 07, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret weigh in on food and drink trends and share an interview with Nathan Louer, chief brand officer of Jamba.

Food

L.A. dine-around, Taco Bell nuggets and oak-fired steak

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 17, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about food and drink trends and share an interview with Brad Wise, chef-owner of Rare Society.

Food

Informa's holiday party, Yelpers' favorite restaurant and a brasserie at Grand Central

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

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about recent eating adventures and share an interview with chef Daniel Garwood of Acru in New York City.

Food

Momo crawl, Black Friday in Chinatown and dinner at Baar Baar

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Dec. 03, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with Deborah Von Kutzleben, CMO of Tropical Smoothie Café.

Food

Virgil's 30th anniversary, happy hour at Mermaid Inn and Christmas decorations at Pete's Tavern

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Nov. 26, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Chris and Megan Curren of Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles, Illinois.

Food

Cocktail-inspired scents, Scotch eggs and Fado dinner

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Nov. 19, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Anthony Amoroso, VP of innovation and growth at Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Food