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Bret Thorn

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Bret Thorn

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Food

Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance

Menu Talk: Bret reports on the recent Starbucks' managers convention and Pat shares thoughts on breakfast mocktails.

Food

The 'chicken wars' enter a new phase

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus a conversation with Bret Lunsford, executive chef of Sally’s Apizza.

Food

Cannabis drinks make a splash at the National Restaurant Show

Menu Talk: Bret and guest co-host Heather Lalley discuss the latest food and beverage trends and share an interview with Susan Bae, executive pastry chef of Moon Rabbit in Washington, D.C.

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Innovation rules at 2025 MenuMasters

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the highlights from the National Restaurant Show and share an interview with Kyle Knall, chef-owner of Birch in Milwaukee.

Food

The power of ube

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Rasika Venkatesa of the New York City pop-up Mythily.

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How one eatertainment concept is elevating its food game

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the upcoming National Restaurant Show, unicorn drinks and barbecue flavors, then share an interview with Mark Boyton, VP of global food & beverage for Puttshack.

Food

Limited-time offers roll out at warp speed

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about new menu items hitting chains lately and dual-branded concepts, then share an interview with Jay Kumar of Lore Restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Chain chefs share menu insights

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about trends that emerged at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, 4/20 specials and the return of outdoor dining, then share an interview with Bob Johnston, CEO of The Melting Pot.

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Wendy's rolls out new line of Frostys

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss lemonade, TV dinners and other food & beverage trends, and also share an interview with Juan and Gee Smalls of Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta.

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Beverages catch fire

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Birmingham restaurateur Jesús Méndez

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Chef Scott Davis on Noodles & Company's revamp, plus more menu upgrades

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about ranch, Wagyu, pizza pockets and other food and drink items trending in restaurants.

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Restaurant chains roll out seafood specials for Lent

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Einat Admony, chef-owner of Balaboosta and Moondog.

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