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Flavor Trailblazer: Erin Hess

Flavor Trailblazer: Erin Hess Filtering fast-moving trends through the lens of brand, operations and guest appeal

by Katie Ayoub | Jul 30, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer, More to Savor

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Flavor Trailblazer: Venecia Willis

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

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 25, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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by Flavor & The Menu | Jun 22, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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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

by Katie Ayoub | May 21, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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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

by Katie Ayoub | Apr 10, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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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

by Katie Ayoub | Mar 26, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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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

by Katie Ayoub | Feb 26, 2026 | Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Art Carl

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

by Katie Ayoub | Nov 6, 2025 | Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Shane Schaibly

Flavor Trailblazer: Shane Schaibly Staying ahead of the curve

by Katie Ayoub | Oct 20, 2025 | Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Leslie Serrano

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

by Katie Ayoub | Sep 24, 2025 | Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Robert Okura

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

by Katie Ayoub | Aug 20, 2025 | Flavor Trailblazer

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

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

by Katie Ayoub | Jul 23, 2025 | Flavor Trailblazer

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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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Flavor Trailblazer: Brian Paquette

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

by Katie Ayoub | Apr 15, 2025 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Thomas Dritsas

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

by Katie Ayoub | Mar 17, 2025 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Mindy Armstrong

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

by Katie Ayoub | Feb 13, 2025 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Clare Wilson

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

by Katie Ayoub | Nov 20, 2024 | _Good to Go, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Brandon Thordarson

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

by Katie Ayoub | Oct 23, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Justin Fong

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

by Katie Ayoub | Sep 25, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Louie Jocson

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

by Katie Ayoub | Aug 30, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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

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

by Katie Ayoub | Jul 24, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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

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

by Katie Ayoub | Jun 21, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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Flavor Trailblazer: Jeremy Bringardner

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

by Katie Ayoub | Mar 27, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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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

by Katie Ayoub | Feb 29, 2024 | _Good to Go, _Story, Flavor Trailblazer

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