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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 comfort food, convenience and value are powering Fazoli’s through the pandemic and into the future

 By Patricia Cobe on May 12, 2020

Fazoli's CEO outlines the strategies that have kept the Italian chain ahead of the curve during the COVID-19 crisis.

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How a fast-casual chicken concept is changing its menu and marketing to keep guests engaged

 By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2020

Listen as Field Failing, founder and CEO of Fields Good Chicken, shares strategies for differentiating the chicken menu and building a loyal fan base.

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How independent restaurant Saigon Sisters is making changes amid the coronavirus crisis

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2020

Listen as Mary Nguyen Aregoni, chef-owner of the Vietnamese concept, shares the creative strategies she has put in place.

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College foodservice adjusts to a new normal

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 06, 2020

IU Dining Executive Director Rahul Shrivastav shares how Indiana University is adapting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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How the Lettuce Entertain You team is meeting the coronavirus challenge

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 03, 2020

R.J. Melman shares the creative new ideas his restaurant group has put into action.

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How Aloha Poke diversified its menu to boost traffic and sales

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 20, 2020

The brand's CEO, Chris Birkinshaw, shares his strategies for scaling up.

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What the coronavirus pandemic means for K-12 foodservice

By Kelsey Squire and Benita Gingerella on Mar. 18, 2020

FSD editors discuss how school closures are impacting the state of school meals.

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How Corner Bakery stays on trend as consumer needs change

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2020

Chief Marketing Officer Donna Josephson offers insights on menu evolution, the labor challenge and more.

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How Spanish tapas restaurant Boqueria is making changes to its menu

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 07, 2020

The brand is finding success by tailoring to local markets.

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Changing up the menu for today's dining style

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2020

Hear how chefs for the Ocean Prime concept are keeping up with the tastes of modern diners.

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