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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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Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 25, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with James Wozniuk of Malaysian restaurant Makan

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Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2024

Menu Talk: Bret and Pat chat about a newly discovered Russian beer, how Sysco encourages innovation from small producers, and why Laurent Tourondel is the Energizer Bunny of the restaurant world.

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Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 11, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest goings-on in food and drink, and feature a conversation with restaurateur Nia Grace.

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Saucy nuggets, steak and sticker shock

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 04, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret beef about the high price of entrees and how Fogo de Chao offers value for meat lovers. Plus chicken nuggets and sauces keep making news.

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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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