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Katie Ayoub serves as managing editor of Flavor & The Menu and content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference geared toward chain operators. She is president of Katie Ayoub & Associates, serving up menu trends expertise, content creation and food & beverage consultancy. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 20 years and part of the Flavor team since 2006. [email protected]

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Cheesesteak Gets a Korean Kick

Cheesesteak Gets a Korean Kick Fred’s Meat & Bread | Atlanta

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Fresh as Spring Aguachile and Shrimp

Fresh as Spring Aguachile and Shrimp Cavaña | San Francisco

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Taco-Style Sashimi

Taco-Style Sashimi Pacific Catch | Based in Corte Madera, Calif.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Smoked, Pastrami-Style Lamb Sando

Smoked, Pastrami-Style Lamb Sando Root & Bone | Indianapolis and Chesterton, Ind.; Hendersonville, N.C. In partnership with Aussie Beef & Lamb

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Marrow Bone With a Mole Slather

Marrow Bone With a Mole Slather Claro | Brooklyn, N.Y.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Mahi-Mango Handheld Sensation

Mahi-Mango Handheld Sensation Moxies | Based in Vancouver, Canada

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Coastal Vibes With Lobster Pot Pie Tipsy Trout | Stowe, Vt.

Coastal Vibes With Lobster Pot Pie Tipsy Trout | Stowe, Vt.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Sweet and Sour Cherry Negroni

Sweet and Sour Cherry Negroni Hawksmoor | Based in London with locations in Chicago and New York

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Bang, Bang, Lion’s Mane

Bang, Bang, Lion’s Mane The Chapman | Winter Park, Fla.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Say Hello to the Fifty Dollar Burger

Say Hello to the Fifty Dollar Burger Wild Rye Restaurant and Bar | Butte, Ore.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | _Story, 2025 Best of Flavor

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Strawberry Shortcake Comes to Breakfast

Strawberry Shortcake Comes to Breakfast Sunny Street Café | Based in Columbus, Ohio

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Pillowy-Soft, Umami-Packed Donut Holes

Pillowy-Soft, Umami-Packed Donut Holes PostBoy | New Buffalo, Mich.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Mac and Cheese Gets a Pork Belly and Beer Upgrade

Mac and Cheese Gets a Pork Belly and Beer Upgrade Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen & Distillery | Roseville, Calif. In partnership with California Milk Advisory Board

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Infusing Botanics into a Cocktail Stunner

Infusing Botanics into a Cocktail Stunner Suspiro | San Jose, Calif.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Walnut “Chorizo” Tartine

Walnut “Chorizo” Tartine Nordstrom Restaurant Group | Based in Seattle In partnership with California Walnuts

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Four Old Fashioneds Are Better Than One

Four Old Fashioneds Are Better Than One Tupelo Honey | Based in Asheville, N.C.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Japanese-Style Fried Chicken

Japanese-Style Fried Chicken Wren | Tysons, Va.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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The Seafood Answer to Saucy Ribs

The Seafood Answer to Saucy Ribs Marcus Bar & Grille | Atlanta

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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A Lighter, Lentil-Packed Satay Wrap

A Lighter, Lentil-Packed Satay Wrap LifeWorks Restaurant Group | Based in Philadelphia In partnership with Lentils.org

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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The Non-Alc Cocktail With an A-maiz-ing Hue

The Non-Alc Cocktail With an A-maiz-ing Hue Jarana | Aventura, Fla.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Reinvigorated Reuben—Just Add Lamb

Reinvigorated Reuben—Just Add Lamb Saint & Second | Long Beach and Woodland Hills, Calif.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Salsa Macha Yields a Seafood Sensation

Salsa Macha Yields a Seafood Sensation Kachina Cantina | Denver

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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French Onion-Inspired Popover

French Onion-Inspired Popover Foreign & Domestic | Austin, Texas

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Miso-Caramel Pancake Magic

Miso-Caramel Pancake Magic Lingo | Brooklyn, N.Y.

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2025 | 2025 Best of Flavor

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Flavor Trailblazer: Matt Harding

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

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 24, 2025 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer, Partner Content, Sponsored Content

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Flavor Trailblazer: Mark Wynsma

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

by Katie Ayoub | May 19, 2025 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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The Softer Side Perilla as a sweet companion

The Softer Side Perilla as a sweet companion

by Katie Ayoub | May 9, 2025 | _Story

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In a Pickle Yuzu hits the right note

In a Pickle Yuzu hits the right note

by Katie Ayoub | May 9, 2025 | _Story

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Wrap Star

Yuzu Buddies Up to Condiment Plus-Ones This citrus fruit adds a premium touch to ranch and ketchup

by Katie Ayoub | May 9, 2025 | _Story

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Wrap Star

Pork Pairing Yuzu punches with pleasing acidity

by Katie Ayoub | May 9, 2025 | _Story

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