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Podcast

Tune into FoodService Director’s two podcasts: Dig In and Menu Feed. While Dig In offers an in-depth look at several topics impacting noncommercial foodservice, Menu Feed focuses squarely on all things culinary and is produced in collaboration with FSD’s sister magazine Restaurant Business.

Listeners will hear from industry experts, Winsight editors and operators themselves on issues ranging from the future of delivery to flavor trends to food insecurity. Both podcasts will incorporate data and analysis powered by FSD’s research partner,Technomic.

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How Firebirds’ Steve Sturm puts the wood-fired grill front and center

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2022

The head chef leans into the brand’s signature wood-fired cooking technique to differentiate both the food and drink menus.

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Looking at mid-year menu trends with Technomic’s Lizzy Freier

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2022

Here’s how menus are adapting to supply chain challenges, labor shortages and consumer preferences as we approach the halfway mark of 2022.

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How DIG on 4th merges fast casual and full service into a welcoming cafe concept

By Patricia Cobe on May 19, 2022

Head chef Matt Weingarten’s veg-centric menu and comforting vibe elevate the DIG experience and build community.

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Menu maven Nancy Kruse shares her take on emerging and evergreen food trends

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2022

These are the flavors, ingredients and techniques that will have staying power through 2022 into 2023.

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How Graze Craze is taking charcuterie nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 21, 2022

Kerry Sylvester and Brady Lee are turning the charcuterie trend into a growing foodservice business.

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How La Palapa is still going strong after 2 decades, with Barbara Sibley at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2022

Through a blend of culinary expertise, compassion and resiliency, Sibley has successfully steered the NYC Mexican restaurant through numerous crises.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

Meeting student palates where they are

By Julianne Pepitone on Mar. 25, 2022

Executive Director of School Nutrition Alyssia Wright shares how she maintains high standards for the food served at Fulton County Schools, where she herself attended as a young student.

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How All Day Kitchens marries culinary and tech to create a successful union

Mar. 17, 2022

Molly McGrath, head of culinary and operations, works with independent restaurants to optimize their menus for delivery from her company’s satellite kitchens.

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Chicago’s Revival Food Hall is revving up for its next chapter

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 03, 2022

The venue recently added salad concept Electric Greens, with more fresh ideas in the works for parent company 16” on Center.

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Engaging staff and diners around local sourcing

By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 25, 2022

Jason Wallin of senior-living community Salmon at Medway shares how his operation is making the most of local connections.

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