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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

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.

Consumer Trends

How Technomic's 2026 trend predictions are panning out

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Feb. 03, 2026

Menu Talk: A month into the new year, Lizzy Freier, senior director of menu research & insights at Technomic, revisits the team’s top trends.

Food

Mexican spirits expert Max Reis goes beyond tequila and mezcal

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jan. 27, 2026

The beverage director of Miraté and Daisy Margarita Bar in Los Angeles also delves into rum, gin and more.

Food

Kevin Lee is leading a restaurant renaissance in Oklahoma City

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 20, 2026

Menu Talk: Birdie’s and Maht, the Korean-American chef’s restaurants, are two of the destinations that are elevating the dining scene.

Food

David Burke discusses his new restaurant, SeaHawk Prime, while riffing on food trends

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Jan. 13, 2026

Menu Talk: The veteran chef also shares his take on the current restaurant climate.

Operations

Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group blends front- and back-of-house expertise to deliver what today's diners want

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jan. 06, 2026

Menu Talk: Partner Tai Ricci shares how the group’s five restaurants craft their menus, service and team culture to cultivate regulars and build success.

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