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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 Cura Hospitality’s senior-dining program is building on 2020’s successes

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 21, 2021

Corporate Executive Chef Eric Goldberg looks at the silver linings that emerged from adaptations made in the last year.

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Thinking about the 'what-ifs'

 By Julianne Pepitone on Jan. 08, 2021

On a new episode of "Dig In," FSD Lori Danella shares how her foodservice team prepared for the unprecedented.

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How Gumption Coffee differentiates itself to compete with the giant brands

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 07, 2021

Cofounder Hazel de los Reyes focuses on roasting the best coffee and creating an upbeat, accessible cafe for customers to enjoy it.

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How Torchys Tacos created a ‘craft-casual’ niche in the competitive fast-casual arena

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 17, 2020

Chief Marketing Officer Scott Hudler shares how the Austin-based taco concept stays true to its food truck roots as it expands across the country.

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How a brunch chain is evolving and energizing its menu for 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 03, 2020

Chef Shane Schiably joined First Watch to push the culinary envelope, and has continued to do so during this challenging year.

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How Gibsons corporate chef is crafting menus for success amid COVID-19

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2020

In recent months, Dan Huebschmann has had to adapt to outdoor dining, curbside takeout and more.

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How Market Tavern’s blend of British pub food and rock ‘n’ roll is the right vibe for these times

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 15, 2020

Listen as chef-partner Brendan Collins shares how he created a gastropub menu infused with California spirit.

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How a farm-to-kitchen scratch menu elevates casual dining at Whiskey Cake

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 30, 2020

Chef Aaron Staudenmaier shares how he strives to create “revved up” American dishes that differentiate the chain’s menu and position it for growth.

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How chef Ahktar Nawab touches every corner of the industry with restaurants, food halls and more

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2020

A pandemic isn’t stopping this skilled chef and entrepreneur from moving forward with new projects.

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How community ties have kept an independent restaurant thriving

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 16, 2020

At Prairie Grass Cafe, a strong local connection has been key through the years and particularly in recent months.

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