Flavor Trailblazer
In this Q&A series, culinary leaders discuss their menu development process and how they translate trends through the brand lens
Flavor Trailblazer: Erin Hess Filtering fast-moving trends through the lens of brand, operations and guest appeal
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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
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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
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Flavor Trailblazer: Andrew Ruga Balancing Southern flavor, nostalgia and modern crave factor
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Flavor Trailblazer: Art Carl Balancing fun flavor play, nostalgia and value
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Flavor Trailblazer: Shane Schaibly Staying ahead of the curve
This breakfast sandwich, a recent LTO that...
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 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
John Baez updates Mexican fare with...
Flavor Trailblazer: Matt Harding Pushing Italian flavors forward with modern appeal
A new menu addition at Piada Italian Street...
Flavor Trailblazer: Mark Wynsma This fast casual’s focus on innovation drives growth
Known for its successful chef collabs with...
Flavor Trailblazer: Brian Paquette A casual dining favorite wins by innovating in ubiquity
Chili’s scores big with its Fried...
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 Smart innovation refreshes a beloved brand without losing sight of its heritage
Perkins’ upcoming LTO sees another clever...
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 Menu innovation that highlights a winning path for modern grill concepts
Moxies continues to grow its fan base in...
Flavor Trailblazer: Justin Fong Third-culture cooking inspires new concept
Guests at Buddha Bowls + Rolls build their...
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
In early July, Subway introduced SubKrunch,...
Flavor Trailblazer: Vishu Nath Thrilling ballpark crowds with fun, approachable, creative fare
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Flavor Trailblazer: Jeremy Bringardner Meticulous flavor building underpins gold-standard innovation
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Flavor Trailblazer: Hagop Giragossian A conversation with Dog Haus’ co-founder about agility and the creative process
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