chefs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2022

The director of culinary’s boundless enthusiasm for exploring the brand’s New Orleans’ roots keeps those groundbreaking menu items coming.

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Food

How Velvet Taco puts 52 unique limited-time tacos on the menu every year

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2022

A robust R&D pipeline constantly keeps WTF, the fast casual’s Weekly Taco Feature, filled with inventive tacos. Director of Culinary Venecia Willis makes it happen.

Workforce

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

Technology

Meez raises $11.5M for interactive recipe system

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The software allows chefs to convert static recipes into digital tools that can be shared, scaled and used as training materials. Meez said it can add thousands of dollars to an operation’s bottom line.

Food

How Scott Randolph is elevating IHOP’s status as the breakfast leader while innovating across the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2022

The VP of Culinary has introduced bowls, burritos, melts and more to position the chain as an all-day destination.

Leadership

Former Papa John’s chef named head of culinary for Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Scott Rodriguez joins casual-dining chain Applebee's as Chief Culinary Officer.

Food

Famed Mexico City chef creates an ant burger for Shake Shack’s 3-course $75 dinner

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Fast-casual Shake Shack partnered with Enrique Olvera of award-winning Pujol restaurant for the menu, which is being served in New York and LA for two nights only.

Food