Whit Smyth

Articles by Whit Smyth
Meet the 2012 Golden Chain Award winners
Winners will be honored during the 53rd Annual MUFSO conference
Joachim Splichal to be honored with the Richard Melman Innovator Award
Splichal is a leading figure in the restaurant industry
Meet the 2012 MenuMasters award winners
Chef Jose Garces is this year's Hall of Fame inductee
Meet the 2011 MenuMasters award winners 
Awards recognize excellence in menu research and development
Doug Brooks named first winner of award honoring the late Norman Brinker 
Current Brinker International CEO will receive "The Norman" Award at the upcoming 51st annual MUFSO conference.
Kewpee Hamburgers - Lima, Ohio 
In Lima, Ohio, where industry is struggling and jobs are scarce, there’s always Kewpee to...
Chick-fil-A’s Chargrilled & Fruit Salad 
The genesis of Chick-fil-A’s Char-grilled & Fruit Salad, a Menu-Masters winner for “Best Menu/Line Extension,”...
Cafe Ponte 
In 1989, chef Chris Ponte was working as a sous chef at The Pepper Mill...
Harrah’s Steak House 
Like an old friend, Harrah’s Steak House is comfortable to be around, a familiar, relaxing...
Harrah’s Steak House 
Like an old friend, Harrah’s Steak House is comfortable to be around, a familiar, relaxing...
Cafe Ponte 
In 1989, chef Chris Ponte was working as a sous chef at The Pepper Mill...
Menu Revamp: O’Charley’s 
During O’Charley’s ongoing brand revitalization program, president Jeff Warne last year turned his attention to...
Menu Line Extension: Red Lobster 
When Red Lobster launched its expanded Fresh Fish menu, the key goal was for guests...
Under The Toque: David Groll: McAlister’s chef savors chances to be creative 
David Groll’s passion for culinary endeavors runs deep. Even after more than 40 years of...
Giovanni’s on the Hill 
From his perch on the top rung of the St. Louis dining scene, Giovanni Gabriele...
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