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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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Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on May 28, 2024

Menu Talk: Plus, breaking bread myths with Modernist Cuisine author Nathan Myhrvold.

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An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards

 By Patricia Cobe on May 21, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret deconstruct the ceremony and gala and share their take on the National Restaurant Show.

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Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on May 14, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coqodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

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High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

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

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Lettuce Entertain You shares new initiatives, Eggs Up Grill makes menu moves, and the dish on pizza styles and Brooklyn food

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 30, 2024

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

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

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 23, 2024

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

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

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2024

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

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Pepe Moncayo's food at Cranes in Washington, D.C., reflects the sum of his experience

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

Menu Talk: The Catalonian chef spent a decade in Singapore but also fell in love with Japanese food before opening his restaurant.