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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Sofia Deleon’s El Merkury casts new light on Central American street food

Oct 01, 2020

The fast-casual restaurant highlights the region’s corn, beans, chile and chocolate

Beyond Sushi chef and owner Guy Vaknin on bargaining with landlords, outdoor seating in NYC and preparing for the winter

Sep 17, 2020

The chef and owner advises being realistic about business plans

Ajay Relan and partners work to make Hilltop Coffee & Kitchen a resource for South Los Angeles

Sep 03, 2020

The coffeehouse is a gathering place for the View Park and Inglewood Communities

From virtual restaurants to virtual reality, Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya want to revolutionize Indian cuisine

Aug 20, 2020

‘Biryani Bol’ is a play on a rallying cry by Indian protesters, and it’s also a new place for takeout

Nate Weir, culinary chief of Modern Market and Lemonade, adjusts to the coronavirus pandemic

Jul 30, 2020

Menu development works differently when social distancing is in play

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli’s, discusses how the chain has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Streamlined operations and a family bundle have boosted sales

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