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Biography

Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

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Pat plans and executes the menu sections of Restaurant Business and FoodService Director, covering food and beverage trends, Menu R&D, profiles of chefs and restaurateurs and Technomic research. She also contributes to the digital content of both RB and FSD and is editor of two weekly e-newsletters, Recipe Report and On the Menu. Pat’s weekly podcast, MenuFeed, covers a wide range of menu topics through interviews with chefs and operators.

Pat came to Winsight from Hearst, where she was an executive editor. She is the co-author of the Mompreneurs series of books as well as two cookbooks. She graduated from Cornell University and earned a Masters in Journalism from Boston University. She is active in several professional organizations, including Les Dames d’Escoffier and the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC), and serves as a judge for the James Beard Media Awards.

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Food

BurgerFi launches the Better Burger Lab as an innovation pipeline

The remodeled NYC location gives guests a chance to sample and provide feedback on new menu items before they roll out systemwide.

Food

Bartaco parlays learnings from delivery into new catering program

The 32-unit Mexican-themed chain formalized catering by focusing on the culinary and digital experience.

Food

Menu trends at RLC, how a St. Louis chef is elevating sushi, and hot sauces and LTOs in the spotlight

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and news.

Food

Dave & Buster's, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's expand into new menu territory

Taste Tracker: Bacon stars at Wayback and Black Bear Diner; Starbucks and Hooters kick up the heat; On the Border is ready for Cinco de Mayo; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, fired up with a secret sauce

The Mexican fast-food chain partnered with a hot sauce company to launch Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries for a limited run.

Food

Restaurants celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly food, drink and more

Many operators are on a sustainability mission year round, but they go the extra mile to promote their efforts on April 22.

Food

5 secrets to leading with an impactful menu

Inflation and increased competition mean that menus have to work harder to build traffic and sales, concluded speakers at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. Here’s how to make that happen.

Operations

Here's what we learned at the Restaurant Leadership Conference

Kiosks’ benefits aren’t on the labor line, casual dining does some soul searching and you can’t eat ice cream while on the phone are among the lessons from the three-day event.

Food

Subway is bringing back its Honey Oat Bread

The fast-food sandwich giant is reintroducing the bread after a four-year absence as part of yet another refresh of its menu, including a new spicy sauce and Baja Chipotle potato chips.

Food

An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink news happening in the industry.

Food

Domino's gets into a New York state of mind with new pizza

New York City built its pizza reputation on foldable slices topped with sauce and cheese. Recently, the big chains are getting in on the action and New York-style pizza is spreading across the country.

Marketing

KFC Saucy Nuggets Dispensary treats fans to a higher flavor experience

On 4/20, Los Angeles residents are invited for free Saucy Nuggets and limited-edition merch to celebrate KFC’s newest menu addition.

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