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Curtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters InnovatorCurtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters Innovator

Curtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters Innovator

Jan 28, 2025
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An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters AwardsAn insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards
byBret Thorn, Patricia Cobe
May 21, 2024
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Nancy Silverton, Meherwan Irani, and Sam ‘the cooking guy’ Zien honored at MenuMasters Awards galaNancy Silverton, Meherwan Irani, and Sam ‘the cooking guy’ Zien honored at MenuMasters Awards gala
byBret Thorn
May 19, 2024
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How one of the restaurant industry's most prestigious awards has changedHow one of the restaurant industry's most prestigious awards has changed
byNRN staff
Apr 8, 2024
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Meherwan Irani to move Chai Pani in Asheville, N.C., to a larger spaceMeherwan Irani to move Chai Pani in Asheville, N.C., to a larger space
byStacey Ballis
Mar 26, 2024
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Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2024 MenuMasters winnersNation’s Restaurant News announces 2024 MenuMasters winners
byBret Thorn
Mar 7, 2024
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Meherwan Irani named MenuMasters Innovator
Meherwan Irani named MenuMasters Innovator
Feb 29, 2024
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byNRN staff
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Nancy Silverton to be inducted into MenuMasters Hall of Fame
Nancy Silverton to be inducted into MenuMasters Hall of Fame
Feb 6, 2024
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Deborah VanTrece, Owner, VanTrece Hospitality
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Deborah VanTrece, Owner, VanTrece Hospitality
Nov 28, 2023
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MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante
Oct 25, 2023
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MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef John Currence, City Grocery Restaurant Group
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef John Currence, City Grocery Restaurant Group
Sep 26, 2023
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How Chef Beverly Kim went from Whole Foods to a Michelin-starred chef
How Chef Beverly Kim went from Whole Foods to a Michelin-starred chef
Aug 31, 2023
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MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Alex Seidel, Founder, Chook Chicken
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Alex Seidel, Founder, Chook Chicken
Jul 25, 2023
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Chef Preston Clark on his lifelong passion
Chef Preston Clark on his lifelong passion
Jun 27, 2023
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Nation’s Restaurant News to launch MenuMasters Spotlight show
Nation’s Restaurant News to launch MenuMasters Spotlight show
Jun 8, 2023
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byNRN staff
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MenuMasters celebration to change its format
MenuMasters celebration to change its format
Apr 13, 2023
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byNRN staff
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Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2023 MenuMasters winners
Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2023 MenuMasters winners
Feb 3, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chefs Nick Graff and Jet Tila keep culture at the center of culinary innovation
Chefs Nick Graff and Jet Tila keep culture at the center of culinary innovation
Aug 29, 2022
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Thomas Keller Feature
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Thomas Keller: 2022 Menu Masters Hall of Fame Inductee
Thomas Keller: 2022 Menu Masters Hall of Fame Inductee
Aug 29, 2022
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MenuMasters: Trends for late summer and early fall
MenuMasters: Trends for late summer and early fall
Aug 16, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chefs Cheryl Drummond and Hagop Giragossian on the magic of craft casual dining
Chefs Cheryl Drummond and Hagop Giragossian on the magic of craft casual dining
Jul 21, 2022
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Tony Priolo Feature
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Chef Tony Priolo knows food could save the world
Chef Tony Priolo knows food could save the world
Jul 21, 2022
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MenuMasters: Trending dragon fruit and Krispy Kreme’s new soft serve
MenuMasters: Trending dragon fruit and Krispy Kreme’s new soft serve
Jul 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Matt Horn Mediates on Barbecue
Matt Horn Mediates on Barbecue
Jun 14, 2022
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Chefs Jamie Carawan and Mark Rosati Want to Tell You a Story
Chefs Jamie Carawan and Mark Rosati Want to Tell You a Story
Jun 14, 2022
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MenuMasters: A sweet-salty McFlurry, caviar fries and a chicken wing substitute
MenuMasters: A sweet-salty McFlurry, caviar fries and a chicken wing substitute
Jun 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chefs Quinn Adkins and Alex Sadowsky know everyone’s gotta eat
Chefs Quinn Adkins and Alex Sadowsky know everyone’s gotta eat
May 24, 2022
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For Chef Amanda Cohen, everything is out in the open
For Chef Amanda Cohen, everything is out in the open
May 24, 2022
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Thomas Keller, Rohini Dey and other MenuMasters Award winners honored at Chicago Gala
Thomas Keller, Rohini Dey and other MenuMasters Award winners honored at Chicago Gala
May 22, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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MenuMasters: A low-waste cocktail, mesquite noodles and chocolate cold foam
MenuMasters: A low-waste cocktail, mesquite noodles and chocolate cold foam
May 13, 2022
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6 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Loro Asian Smokehouse and Bar
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Expanding restaurant Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar blends non-traditional Japanese food and Czech-style Texas barbecue
Expanding restaurant Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar blends non-traditional Japanese food and Czech-style Texas barbecue
May 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chef Trends
Thomas Keller has a legacy of excellence and mentorship
Thomas Keller has a legacy of excellence and mentorship
May 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Quick Service
Subway’s ‘Eat Fresh Refresh’ revamp reimagines the menu top-to-bottom
Subway’s ‘Eat Fresh Refresh’ revamp reimagines the menu top-to-bottom
May 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
First Watch braised short rib omelet
Fast Casual
With Stuffed Tortelloni, Noodles & Company finally responded to its customers’ No. 1 request
With Stuffed Tortelloni, Noodles & Company finally responded to its customers’ No. 1 request
May 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
First Watch braised short rib omelet
Family Dining
With First Watch’s Short Rib Omelet, chef Shane Schaibly took his usual innovation to the next level
With First Watch’s Short Rib Omelet, chef Shane Schaibly took his usual innovation to the next level
May 13, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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