Food Writer’s Diary

Insights and musings from Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn on the food world.

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Nick Bognar of Indo restaurant in St. Louis shares his approach to fish and lamb

May 28, 2020

The award-winning chef blends family knowledge of Thai food and his work experience with sushi

How Kevin Lillis adapted when the coronavirus forced Jaxon restaurant in Dallas to close right after it opened

May 21, 2020

The operator shares the lessons he’s learned

Mike Gieseman shares menu development strategies at Quiznos and Taco Del Mar during coronavirus pandemic

May 14, 2020

The corporate chef discusses sourcing and strategies as the business slowly improves

Tony Darden looks to get Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

The president of the better burger chain accelerated plans already in place to fulfill customers’ needs

Cousins Subs marketing chief Justin McCoy shifts messaging and operations in response to coronavirus pandemic

Apr 16, 2020

With dining rooms closed, fast-casual chain ramps up takeout, drive-thru and delivery

Shaun Garcia adapts to coronavirus by offering comfort food to go from Soby’s

Apr 02, 2020

The executive chef has created family meals to give customers what they crave

Kerry Heffernan discusses sustainable seafood and dockside cooking for Grand Banks, Pilot and Island Oyster Bar restaurants

Mar 25, 2020

The former Eleven Madison Park chef shares strategies for working with underutilized fish

Daniel Boulud discusses how to help build the careers of young chefs in restaurants

Mar 06, 2020

In part II of his interview with the illustrious restaurateur, Bret Thorn asks about mentorship

Dinex Group’s Chef Daniel Boulud reflects on how fun it’s been to work in American and French restaurants

Mar 05, 2020

Nation’s Restaurant News’ and Restaurant Hospitality’s Bret Thorn kicks off his In the Kitchen podcast with an in-depth interview of this godfather of fine dining