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Flavor Trailblazer: Venecia Willis A familiar format, unexpected flavors and a relentless innovation pipeline keep Velvet Taco pushing boundaries

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Flavor Trailblazer: Jessica Bograd How City Barbeque balances barbecue tradition with modern flavor innovation

Flavor Trailblazer: Jessica Bograd How City Barbeque balances barbecue tradition with modern flavor innovation

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Flavor Trailblazer: Reed Armstrong How Cava evolves Mediterranean flavors without losing its soul

Flavor Trailblazer: Reed Armstrong How Cava evolves Mediterranean flavors without losing its soul

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Flavor Trailblazer: Cole Thompson Scaling smart innovation across a portfolio of better-for-you brands

Flavor Trailblazer: Cole Thompson Scaling smart innovation across a portfolio of better-for-you brands

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Flavor Trailblazer: Andrew Ruga Balancing Southern flavor, nostalgia and modern crave factor

Flavor Trailblazer: Andrew Ruga Balancing Southern flavor, nostalgia and modern crave factor

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Flavor Trailblazer: Art Carl

Flavor Trailblazer: Art Carl Balancing fun flavor play, nostalgia and value

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Flavor Trailblazer: Shane Schaibly

Flavor Trailblazer: Shane Schaibly Staying ahead of the curve

This breakfast sandwich, a recent LTO that...

Flavor Trailblazer: Leslie Serrano

Flavor Trailblazer: Leslie Serrano Winning Gen Z with a smart stream of menu innovation

The Chipotle Honey Chicken Bowl serves up...

Flavor Trailblazer: Robert Okura

Flavor Trailblazer: Robert Okura A winning balance of value perception and flavor innovation

The Cheesecake Factory’s Robert Okura was...

Flavor Trailblazer: John Baez Moving beyond “border food” to modern Mexican fare

Flavor Trailblazer: John Baez Moving beyond “border food” to modern Mexican fare

John Baez updates Mexican fare with...

Flavor Trailblazer: Matt Harding

Flavor Trailblazer: Matt Harding Pushing Italian flavors forward with modern appeal

A new menu addition at Piada Italian Street...

Flavor Trailblazer: Mark Wynsma

Flavor Trailblazer: Mark Wynsma This fast casual’s focus on innovation drives growth

Known for its successful chef collabs with...

Flavor Trailblazer: Brian Paquette

Flavor Trailblazer: Brian Paquette A casual dining favorite wins by innovating in ubiquity

Chili’s scores big with its Fried...

Flavor Trailblazer: Thomas Dritsas

Flavor Trailblazer: Thomas Dritsas A fine-dining brand finds a winning balance between classic and modern

With a strategy of adding fun, casual...

Flavor Trailblazer: Mindy Armstrong

Flavor Trailblazer: Mindy Armstrong Smart innovation refreshes a beloved brand without losing sight of its heritage

Perkins’ upcoming LTO sees another clever...

Flavor Trailblazer: Clare Wilson

Flavor Trailblazer: Clare Wilson Menu innovation that balances the familiar with the new

At Jason’s Deli, the Green Goddess Gourmet...

Flavor Trailblazer: Brandon Thordarson

Flavor Trailblazer: Brandon Thordarson Menu innovation that highlights a winning path for modern grill concepts

Moxies continues to grow its fan base in...

Flavor Trailblazer: Justin Fong

Flavor Trailblazer: Justin Fong Third-culture cooking inspires new concept

Guests at Buddha Bowls + Rolls build their...

Flavor Trailblazer: Louie Jocson

Flavor Trailblazer: Louie Jocson Innovating in the seafood category for broad reach and signature appeal

Featuring crowd-favorite formats like...

Flavor Trailblazer: Paul Fabre Answering consumer demand with new menu innovation

Flavor Trailblazer: Paul Fabre Answering consumer demand with new menu innovation

In early July, Subway introduced SubKrunch,...

Flavor Trailblazer: Vishu Nath Thrilling ballpark crowds with fun, approachable, creative fare

Flavor Trailblazer: Vishu Nath Thrilling ballpark crowds with fun, approachable, creative fare

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Flavor Trailblazer: Jeremy Bringardner

Flavor Trailblazer: Jeremy Bringardner Meticulous flavor building underpins gold-standard innovation

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Flavor Trailblazer: Hagop Giragossian

Flavor Trailblazer: Hagop Giragossian A conversation with Dog Haus’ co-founder about agility and the creative process

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