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by Bret Thorn Feb. 7, 2013

Tavistock top chef competition helps teach what cooking is all about

Bret Thorn reports from The Bahamas on the Tavistock Restaurant Group's Top Chef semifinals....More
by Bret Thorn Jul. 20, 2012

When you make a comment, everyone's listening

Chick-fil-A president's gaffe causes stir....More
by Bret Thorn Jun. 22, 2012

Reflections on Aspen

Bret Thorn comes around on Aspen....More
by Bret Thorn Jun. 15, 2012

Party crashing in Aspen

This is part of NRN's special coverage of the 2012 Food & Wine Classic....More
by Bret Thorn May. 23, 2012

Americans look to beverages' healthful attributes

We seem to be O.K. with drinking our medicine....More
by Bret Thorn May. 9, 2012

Beard 2012

Well, I did slightly better in predicting the winners of the Beard Awards....More
by Bret Thorn Mar. 20, 2012

Picks for 2012 James Beard Award winners

Bret Thorn's 2012 James Beard Awards picks....More
by Bret Thorn Jan. 17, 2012

I knew I'd come across Dr. Romera before...

Romera New York, too pretentious for its own good....More
by Bret Thorn Dec. 29, 2011

Self-promotion that would make Stephen Colbert blush

Bret Thorn gets quoted by other media outlets....More
by Bret Thorn Nov. 15, 2011

Why they served French wine at an Italian luncheon

Avoiding a spat over pairing Italian prosciutto, cheeses with wine....More
by Bret Thorn Oct. 31, 2011

On fire, pizza and authenticity

Neapolitan pizzerias overrun New York's slice scene....More
by Bret Thorn Sep. 28, 2011

Chain restaurant workers really can cook

Turns out many kitchen workers at chain restaurants are really good cooks....More
by Bret Thorn Aug. 25, 2011

Times Square kiosk awardees come forward

Rickshaw Dumpling, Nuchas, Snack Box and Salumè opening kiosks in Times....More
by Bret Thorn Aug. 19, 2011

Family and friends night and Frankies 570 Spuntino

Frankies 570 is West Village hip, chic....More
by Bret Thorn Aug. 15, 2011

What to do with an oversized zucchini

Zucchini seeds create an unexpected dish....More
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Bret Thorn

Bret Thorn is responsible for reporting on culinary trends in foodservice for Nation's Restaurant News. He joined NRN in 1999, after spending about five years as a journalist in Thailand, where...
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What's Food Writer's Diary?

Food Writer's Diary is a blog written by Bret Thorn, senior food editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, which covers culinary trends and his adventures.

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