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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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