Patricia Cobe
Senior Editor
Contact PatriciaPat plans and executes the menu sections of Restaurant Business and FoodService Director, covering food and beverage trends, Menu R&D, profiles of chefs and restaurateurs and Technomic research. She also contributes to the digital content of both RB and FSD and is editor of two weekly e-newsletters, Recipe Report and On the Menu. Pat’s biweekly podcast, MenuFeed, covers a wide range of menu topics through interviews with chefs and operators.
Pat came to Winsight from Hearst, where she was an executive editor. She is the co-author of the Mompreneurs series of books as well as two cookbooks. She graduated from Cornell University and earned a Masters in Journalism from Boston University. She is active in several professional organizations, including Les Dames d’Escoffier and the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC), and serves as a judge for the James Beard Media Awards.
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Page 1Recipe report: Earth-friendly dishes
April 22 is officially designated as Earth Day, but many operations are planning related programs throughout the month. A good place to start is with the menu, adding earth-friendly recipes that minimize waste, promote sustainability and reduce impact on the environment. These five dishes fit the bill.
Q2 Stadium tempts Austin FC soccer fans with local menu favorites
A group of Austin-inspired and minority-owned vendors offer up a diverse foodservice experience at the new Q2 Stadium.