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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 Ford's Garage's innovative menu and vibe draws guests of all ages

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 08, 2023

Chef Jessica Tomlinson gives comfort-food favorites scratch-made twists, always with an eye toward menu optimization.

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How craveability, sustainability and the guest experience drive Avi Szapiro's menu mission

 By Patricia Cobe on May 25, 2023

The VP of culinary innovation for Untamed Brands infuses fast-casual Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover with fine-dining details.

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How Starbird's recipe for perfect fried chicken is powering the fast casual for growth

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2023

Founder and CEO Aaron Noveshen shares Starbird’s story and hints at some surprises ahead.

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How food hall pioneer Anna Castellani is transforming community dining

By Patricia Cobe on May 11, 2023

Thriving marketplaces of local vendors connect people through food and celebrate their stories.

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How Jared Galbut turned his Florida-born taqueria into a dining and nightlife destination

By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2023

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s winning combo of street tacos, frozen drinks, DJs and bar food is positioning the concept for growth.

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How 3 chain restaurant execs put menu innovation front and center

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2023

Donna Josephson of Shipley Do-Nuts, Frank Paci of Newk’s and Andre Vener of Dog Haus share their strategies for success.

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How Aaron Taylor and Atlas Restaurant Group are revitalizing the dining scene in Baltimore

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

As corporate chef-partner overseeing 27 restaurants, Taylor designs menus for everyone’s taste, from a $9 burger to a $162 Japanese Wagyu porterhouse steak.

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How Rush Bowls stands out from the crowd with a scratch-made menu and local vibe

Mar. 16, 2023

Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov pioneered the healthy bowl category in 2004 and continues to expand his concept into underserved parts of the country.

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At Planta, Steven Salm harnesses the culinary power of plants

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2023

The founder and CEO of the 11-unit restaurant concept puts indulgence front and center.

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How Adenah Bayoh is positioning Cornbread Farm to Soul for future expansion

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2023

The IHOP franchisee and Cornbread co-founder is on a mission to change the perception of soul food across the country.

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