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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.

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Eric Leveillee highlights the bounty of the Catskills at The DeBruce

 By Bret Thorn on Sep. 09, 2026

The chef highlights local produce, trout, venison, and more at his upstate New York restaurant.

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Christian Nuñez takes Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar from 1 to 3 locations, each stamped with his unique vision

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2026

Menu Talk: The Euro-Latin menu, distinctive cocktail list, and inspired design differentiate this trio of New York City restaurants.

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New Orleans chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant

By Bret Thorn on Aug. 25, 2026

Menu Talk: The longtime owner of La Petite Grocery is opening Daughters Neighborhood Italian this fall.

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Elevated barbecue with a California accent is a differentiator for Whiskey 'N Rye

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 18, 2026

Menu Talk: CEO Don Conner oversees a modern smokehouse menu that fits into both a full-service and fast-casual format.

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Michael Zentner has it figured out at Merci in Charleston, South Carolina

By Bret Thorn on Aug. 11, 2026

The chef and owner of the 24-seat restaurant keeps it open just four days a week, the restaurant is full, and business is good.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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