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FoodService Director editors Tara Fitzpatrick, Benita Gingerella and Reyna Estrada are bringing you fascinating conversations you can be a part of through their new weekly podcast, Onsite with FSD. Premiering soon, Onsite with FSD is your one-stop podcast gathering place for people-focused interviews with leading minds in the onsite foodservice industry, from chefs to directors to managers to cooks to marketing pros, farmers, growers, manufacturers and more. 

Find old episodes of Menu Feed, a culinary-centered podcast hosted by Senior Editor Patricia Cobe. Menu Feed was produced in collaboration with FSD’s sister publication, Restaurant Business. Now known as Menu Talk. 

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How BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza are generating menu buzz

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2024

CMO Cindy Syracuse differentiates the brands through strategic menu promotions in the crowded burger and pizza segments.

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How Neil Doherty and Sysco's culinary team help operators meet today's labor challenges

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

As senior director of global culinary development, Doherty and Sysco’s 87 chefs develop solutions to ease back-of-house operations.

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How Esmé marries art and food for a Michelin-starred dining experience

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2024

The husband-wife team behind the Chicago restaurant infuse it with their dual passions.

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How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

NYC’s ilili opened 15 years ago, inspired by a family’s culinary and hospitality legacy and the drive for an elevated restaurant experience.

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What's impacting menus in the year ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

Lizzy Freier, director of menu research and insights for Technomic, digs into 2024’s top trends and predictions.

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Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2023

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

Operations

How Table 301's restaurants hit all the right notes in Greenville, S.C.

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2023

Founder Carl Sobocinski is joined by Chef Diego Campos to share how six unique concepts combined with heartfelt hospitality keep guests coming back.

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Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2023

Co-founder Andrew Munday collaborates with chefs and small independents to offer unique dining experiences under one roof.

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The 'customer is chef' at Pepper Lunch, a growing fast casual with Japanese roots

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2023

CEO Troy Hooper describes how the concept differentiates itself in the Asian space through its authentic menu, service style and design.

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How Beatrix nails the all-day restaurant format with its chef-driven menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2023

With corporate chef Andrew Ashmore at the helm, the Lettuce Entertain You concept pulls in crowds for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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