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Menu Talk — 257 episodes
JoJo Hernandez is putting Jacksonville, Florida, on the map as a Filipino food destination
Eric Leveillee highlights the bounty of the Catskills at the DeBruce
Christian Nuñez takes Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar from one to three locations, each stamped with his unique vision
New Orleans chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant
Elevated barbecue with a California accent is a differentiator for Whiskey ‘N Rye
Michael Zentner has it figured out at Merci in Charleston, South Carolina
Bobbie Lloyd brings a lifelong love of baking to Magnolia Bakery's C-suite
Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City
How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain
Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution
Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale
Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements
Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group
Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit
Tom Berry’s travels inspire the menus and concepts in COJE’s portfolio
Dimitri Zafeiropoulos promotes the diversity of Greek wines at Estiatorio Milos
Inside Husk Nashville: Chef Bryan O’Kelly’s Southern Menu Secrets
How Eric Dale Reinvented Pastry Through Fashion, Fermentation, and Sourdough Innovation
Menu Innovation & Value Strategy with Lazy Dog Restaurants CEO Chris Simms
The Chef Who Once Banned Black Pepper & Lemons: Spike Gjerde
Chef Jeremiah Langhorne: How The Dabney Became D.C.'s Michelin-Starred Mid-Atlantic Restaurant
Suresh Sundas and Dante Datta innovate with Indian food & drink in D.C.’s H Street neighborhood
Gregg Horan builds steakhouse success in the suburbs
B.J. Lieberman finds work-life balance in Columbus, Ohio
Why Lion's Choice won't compromise on its signature sandwich despite higher beef costs
Nicholas Poulmentis plans distinctive Greek cuisine at his upcoming New York City restaurant
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is exactly the kind of restaurant he likes to dine in
Scott and Jacob Margroff discuss flavor and innovation at Strickland’s
Chef Sungchul Shim infuses Korean flavor into a Times Square steakhouse
Danny Lledó shares the nuances of paella
The chef behind the only Turkish restaurant in Hawaii
Restaurateur Billy Dec prepares to open Sunda New Asian in Detroit
How Technomic's 2026 trend predictions are panning out
Mexican spirits expert Max Reis goes beyond tequila and mezcal
Kevin Lee is leading a restaurant renaissance in Oklahoma City
David Burke discusses his new restaurant, SeaHawk Prime, while riffing on food trends
Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group blends front- and back-of-house expertise to deliver what today's diners want
Chef Te'Sean Glass brings life lessons to True Laurel
How Isabel Coss rose from bread baker to become executive chef at Washington, D.C.'s Pascual
'Top Chef' alum Nelson German embraces more African influences
Dutch Bros leads with menu innovation and hospitality
Galit beverage director Scott Stroemer discusses what Chicagoans like to drink
At Shake Shack, innovation begins with guest insights
Omaha restaurateur David Utterback offers his take on Japanese food without a proper kitchen
For Zaxbys' CMO Patrick Schwing, enhancing the core menu is key
Jeffrey Bank, head of Carmine’s and Virgil’s, shares how to succeed in high-volume dining
Korean restaurant Bonyeon offers 'a new way to steak'
BarChef owner Frankie Solarik elevates experiential cocktails
How Levain Bakery is leaning into treat culture through catering
Scott Conant chats about his new restaurant, his sauce line and his plans for a sandwich shop
How restaurateur Eric LeVine's 45-year career has led to health and wellness
Stephanie Izard on menu development, fame and her new projects
How Amanda Toups turned a pandemic-era response into a powerful hunger-fighting nonprofit
Jet Tila gets into Chino-Latino cooking
Seattle chef Victor Steinbrueck on high-touch hospitality in a fast-casual space
Douglas Keane flipped the script on Cyrus, changing the business model and dining experience
Raheem Sealey shares his approach to menu innovation at Kyu
How restaurants can build a robust revenue stream through workplace catering
Marc Sheehan offers his own takes on New England cuisine in Paul Revere's former copper mill
How Cracker Barrel chef Matt Banton is expanding the flavor portfolio
Chef BJ Lieberman on making a name for himself in Columbus, Ohio
Tyler Florence dishes on San Francisco and David Burke puts his pastrami to the test
Happy Hour value and summer flavors
The summer of spritzes
Oysters and value meals trend on summer menus
Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance
The 'chicken wars' enter a new phase
Persian food emerges in the Middle Eastern niche
Cannabis drinks make a splash at the National Restaurant Show
Innovation rules at 2025 MenuMasters
The power of ube
How one eatertainment concept is elevating its food game
Limited-time offers roll out at warp speed
Chain chefs share menu insights
Wendy's rolls out new line of Frostys
Pickle-mania sweeps restaurants
Beverages catch fire
Chef Scott Davis on Noodles & Company's revamp, plus more menu upgrades
A closer look at spring's menu makeovers and fruity flavors
Restaurant chains roll out seafood specials for Lent
Starbucks welcomes spring with cherry and ube drinks
Exploring the first IHOP-Applebee's cobranded restaurant
Danny Meyer's new restaurant opens in Times Square
Doughnut chains go all out on Valentine's Day
Unexpected Valentine's Day menu promotions
Super Bowl specials start trickling in
Far-out pizza toppings and beefy limited-time offers
Trends in coffee and ranch dressing, plus Wingstop's multicultural new sauce
2025 menu predictions and Dry January news
L.A. dine-around, Taco Bell nuggets and oak-fired steak
Informa's holiday party, Yelpers' favorite restaurant and a brasserie at Grand Central
Momo crawl, Black Friday in Chinatown and dinner at Baar Baar
Virgil's 30th anniversary, happy hour at Mermaid Inn and Christmas decorations at Pete's Tavern
Cocktail-inspired scents, Scotch eggs and Fado dinner
Worlds of Flavor, pastrami with horseradish and Cambodian food
Chicago taste-around, revisiting Eataly and dinner with Wonder
Edible glitter, tainted onions and the evolution of American sushi
Chef-inspired Crunchwraps, Cava's all in on ranch and a visit to Bluestone Lane
Whole hog barbecue, CREATE recap and 2 food festivals
Greek food, the Chicken Big Mac and 'The Bear'
ChatGPT says hello, sauces are everywhere and so is KPOT
Eggs in purgatory, happy hour bargains and too much spice
A mushroom feast, cast-iron Korean cooking, and the new Central Park Boathouse
Fresh dates, pawpaws and new restaurant Rokusho in Los Angeles
Turkish food, chicken curry and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building
US Open chefs, Lebanese wines and khachapuri variations
Pumpkin spice season, New York's month-long 'restaurant week' and summer menu pricing
Kaiseki menus, Detroit-style pizza and a West African chef's pop-up
Thousand-hole pancakes, Alex Stupak's state of mind, family dining and fries
The value of inviting loyal customers for a menu preview
Food holidays, restaurant weeks and the magic of long-standing operators
Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus
Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice
Roast pig, ancient grains and Perkins' menu mission
Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie
Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves
Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its
Saucy nuggets, steak and sticker shock
Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show
An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards
Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality
High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities
Lettuce Entertain You shares new initiatives, Eggs Up Grill makes menu moves, and the dish on pizza styles and Brooklyn food
Menu trends at RLC, how a St. Louis chef is elevating sushi, and hot sauces and LTOs in the spotlight
An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks
Pepe Moncayo's food at Cranes in Washington, D.C. reflects the sum of his experience
So long Menu Feed, welcome to Menu Talk
How Gott's Roadside evolves the menu while honoring the restaurant's 25-year legacy
How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House
John Manion pays tribute to Brazilian cuisine at his new restaurant, Brasero
How well-written recipes can optimize productivity and profitability in the kitchen
How Vino Volo's airport wine bars create a unique oasis for travelers
IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with Chef Arthur Carl at the helm
From Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinations
How Charleston's Husk restaurant stays relevant in a competitive dining city
How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment
How BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza are generating menu buzz
How Neil Doherty and Sysco's culinary team help operators meet today's labor challenges
How Esmé marries art and food for a Michelin-starred dining experience
How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.
What's impacting menus in the year ahead
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
How Table 301's restaurants hit all the right notes in Greenville, S.C.
Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up
The 'customer is chef' at Pepper Lunch, a growing fast casual with Japanese roots
How Beatrix nails the all-day restaurant format with its chef-driven menu
How Yia Vang became the leading voice for Hmong cuisine and culture
How Alon Shaya is bringing a family's culinary memories to life through 'Rescued Recipes'
Noodles know no boundaries with Nick Graff leading R&D at Noodles & Company
How Firebirds Wood Fired Grill stays ahead of the culinary curve with its polished casual menu
Chef Paul Fehribach showcases the Midwest's culinary diversity through 100 recipes
How Sip Fresh is refreshing the beverage segment with mixology-inspired juice drinks
How Hilton is redefining what hotel food and beverage can be
How Chicken Salad Chick is shaking up the menu with its first warm sandwich
How Eileen Andrade transformed her grandmother's Cuban diner into an elegant fine-dining restaurant
How a new Margaritaville transformed foodservice at a Louisiana campground in mere months
How CEO Jeff Carcara is taking Sixty Vines to 'wherever the wine drinkers are'
As director of culinary for US Foods, Scott McCurdy is a 'constant student of restaurants'
How Mike's Hot Honey sparked the sweet-heat menu trend, starting with Paulie Gee's Brooklyn pizzeria
How Eric Gabrynowicz gave Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar a menu refresh while staying true to its roots
How Spike Mendelsohn is changing up healthy eating in the fast-casual and snack spaces
How True Food Kitchen reimagined its menu with a focus on hyper-seasonality and comfort
How Fabio Viviani is expanding his restaurant empire into the sweet side
117 chefs share their secrets to running a successful kitchen and restaurant
How Robert St. John turned Hattiesburg, Miss., into a dining destination
How Yogurtland's flavorologists push the envelope on what frozen yogurt can be
How Ford's Garage innovative menu and vibe draws guests of all ages
How Jonathon Sawyer’s live-fire cooking passion ignites the menu at Kindling
How craveability, sustainability and the guest experience drive Avi Szapiro's menu mission
How Starbird's recipe for perfect fried chicken is powering the fast casual for growth
How food hall pioneer Anna Castellani is transforming community dining
How Jared Galbut turned his Florida-born taqueria into a dining and nightlife destination
How 3 chain restaurant execs put menu innovation front and center
Qdoba chef Katy Velazquez taps her travels in Mexico to innovate the menu—but will never touch the chain's signature queso
How Aaron Taylor and Atlas Restaurant Group are revitalizing fine dining in Baltimore
How Rush Bowls stands out from the crowd with a scratch-made menu and local vibe
At Planta, Steven Salm harnesses the power of plants
How Adenah Bayoh is positioning Cornbread Farm to Soul for fast-casual expansion
How Chef Ron Yan transformed the menu at Parcelle Wine Bar from popup to brick-and-mortar restaurant
How Panda Express’ Jimmy Wang spreads Chinese culture through food
How STATE Grill & Bar’s menu honors its location in the Empire State Building
How Gavin Kaysen defines his role as chef-CEO as he expands his restaurant company in new directions
How Sonic’s Mackenzie Gibson integrates culinary and marketing to drive innovation
How Amy Alarcon gave Popeyes the edge in the chicken sandwich wars
How Scott Randolph is elevating IHOP’s status as the breakfast leader while innovating across the menu
How Rick Petralia is pushing the envelope on flavor at Freddy’s
How Arthur & Sons is the culmination of Joe Isidori’s family legacy and culinary journey
How climate change is impacting your menu
How Cristina Suarez evolved from ‘bargirl’ to corporate beverage director of Kush Hospitality Group
How cold coffee is heating up the menu at Caribou
How 2 cousins from Maine turned the rest of the country on to lobster rolls
How Marc Forgione continues to grow his culinary legacy and restaurant cred
How Sam Polk is making healthy meals accessible and affordable in food deserts across the U.S.
How Steve Sturm puts the wood-fired grill front and center
Checking in on mid-year menu trends with Technomic’s Lizzy Freier
How DIG on 4th merges fast casual and full service into a welcoming all-day cafe
Menu maven Nancy Kruse shares her take on emerging and evergreen trends
How Graze Craze is spreading charcuterie across the country
How La Palapa is still going strong after 20 years, with Barbara Sibley at the helm
How All Day Kitchens marries culinary and tech to create a successful union
How Chicago’s Revival Food Hall is revving up for its next chapter
How Mawa’s Kitchen is making its mark on Aspen’s restaurant scene
How restaurateur Rohini Dey is empowering women to break through the gastro ceiling
How Vitality Bowls sets itself apart in a crowded fast-casual field
How celebrated chef David Burke keeps creativity flowing after decades in the business
How to innovate the menu by amplifying and enhancing 2021 trends in 2022
How Lettuce Entertain You’s Thomas Mizuno-Moore is taking the ‘mock’ out of zero-alcohol cocktails
Why Technomic is calling 2022 ‘the year of the climb’
How a bubble tea fan became a master franchisee who is ‘brewing happiness’ across the U.S.
How Modern Market’s chef brings a farm-to-table ethos to a growing fast casual
How KFC's head chef taps his food science, nutrition and culinary expertise
How Modernist Cuisine’s Francisco Migoya is changing the pizza world
How Playa Bowls turned a blender and a dream into a growing fast-casual concept
How food futurist Liz Moskow sees the year shaping up
How Baar Baar’s modern take on Indian food aims to change Americans’ perception of the cuisine
How ghost kitchen 2 Korean Girls is growing a fan base one bowl at a time
How Smokey Bones diversifies the menu to please many palates and control meat costs
How Passavant Community engages senior-living residents with menu innovation and creative connections
How Piada Italian Street Food puts a ‘chef’s touch’ on every menu item
How The Melt Shop evolves its menu in sync with today’s tastes
How Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is blazing a trail in casual dining
How Culver’s evolves its menu while staying true to a core of customer favorites
How Another Broken Egg wins the breakfast, brunch and lunch crowd with a craveable menu
How Just Salad keeps innovating the menu while moving its sustainability mission forward
How Bartaco refreshes the beverage menu in tune with its Mexican beach vibe
How Chicago’s Avec continues to evolve while staying true to its roots
How Mighty Quinn’s menus authentic barbecue in an urban fast-casual setting
How Cura Hospitality’s senior-dining program is building on 2020’s successes
How Gumption Coffee differentiates itself to compete with the giant brands
How Torchys Tacos created a ‘craft-casual’ niche in the competitive fast-casual space
How First Watch’s Shane Schaibly is evolving and energizing the menu for 2021
How Gibsons corporate chef is crafting menus for success amid COVID-19
How Bob Raymond puts his ‘crazy ideas’ to work at Commonwealth Senior Living
How Market Tavern’s blend of British pub food and rock ‘n’ roll is the right vibe for these times
How a farm-to-kitchen scratch menu elevates casual dining at Whiskey Cake
How an innovative chef is taking comfort foods to the next level
How a Louisiana restaurant honors deep-rooted traditions through its menu and community outreach
How Morrison Living is navigating the ‘next normal’ in senior dining
How chef Ahktar Nawab touches every corner of the industry with restaurants, food halls and more
How chef Sarah Stegner has built strong community ties to keep Prairie Grass Cafe thriving
How a chef engages customers with unique at-home dining experiences
Brethren Village Retirement Community engages residents with takeout and delivery innovations
How restaurant brand Chick N Max is keeping guests engaged
How comfort food, convenience and value are powering Fazoli’s through the pandemic and beyond
How a fast-casual chicken concept is changing its menu and marketing to keep guests engaged
How independent restaurant Saigon Sisters is adapting to the coronavirus crisis
How the Lettuce Entertain You team is meeting the coronavirus challenge
How Aloha Poke diversified its menu to boost traffic and sales
How restaurant trends are impacting dining in senior living
How Corner Bakery stays on top of the trends as consumer needs change
How Spanish tapas restaurant Boqueria is evolving its menu as it grows
How senior living menus are shifting
How Ocean Prime is changing up the menu to meet today’s dining style
What food trends are on tap for 2020?
How Galit’s seasonal menu expands diners’ vision of Middle Eastern food
How fast casual Antique Taco found success with catering