Bret Thorn - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

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New York City steakhouse Reserve Cut launches Sabbath meal that adheres to Jewish law

🍕 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008, and was in Thailand as a journalist from around 1994 to 1997. Thorn's podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" features notable foodservice industry interviews. His education includes a history BA from Tufts University (1990), studying Chinese at Peking University (Spring 1989) and Nanjing University (Fall 1988), as well as French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu (1986). He reported for ABC News during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thorn received the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award and was president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) in 2005. Inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY. Contact him at [email protected] and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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COJE Management Group in Boston prepares for its latest restaurant, and this time it’s Sicilian

🍴 COJE Management Group, since 2010, runs successful restaurants in downtown Boston and Seaport District with diverse cuisines. CEO Chris Jamison and co-founder Mark Malatesta, who opened their first venue in 2010, now boast eight concepts and nine restaurants. Yvonne's, opened in 2015, replaced the historic Locke-Ober space. Chef Tom Berry joined as culinary director and COJE's management is mostly promoted internally. COJE's portfolio includes Ruka, Lolita, Mariel, Cuban-themed Underground, Coquette, Cocorico, nightclub Caveau, and Mr. H, with a new Sicilian restaurant under construction. COJE focuses on experiential dining with meticulous attention to detail, targeting mostly local customers.

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New on the menu: Plantains with peanuts and pork with bananas

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since 1999, is renowned for identifying F&B trends. He hosted "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and wrote "Kitchen Dish" for The New York Sun from 2005-2008. Thorn reported on business and F&B in Thailand between 1992-1997, including for Manager magazine and Asia Times. He earned a BA in History from Tufts University in 1990, studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and was in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square events. Thorn won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014.

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Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2025 MenuMasters winners

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, has shaped food and beverage trends reporting since 1999. He won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014. Thorn, a Colorado native living in Brooklyn, NY, holds a BA in history from Tufts University, and studied at Le Cordon Bleu. He worked with ABC News during the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989.

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Chefs on the Move: recent appointments at restaurants and hotels across the country

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since 1999, has guided F&B trends reporting. Host of podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn," he covered NYC chefs and openings for The New York Sun from 2005-2008. His work in Thailand included articles for Manager magazine and Asia Times (1992-1997). A Tufts University magna cum laude history grad and Le Cordon Bleu-trained, he has been honored with a Jesse H. Neal Award (2006) and inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier (2014).

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New on the Menu: Indonesian shrimp & grits and Lao chicken noodle soup

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since 1999, covers food and beverage trends and oversees F&B coverage. Host of "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast. Wrote "Kitchen Dish" column for The New York Sun (2005-2008). Worked in Thailand writing on business and food for Manager magazine and Asia Times (1992-1997). Tufts University alum, Phi Beta Kappa member, studied at Le Cordon Bleu. Authored works for the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America (2012) and the Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets (2015). Inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier (2014). Based in Brooklyn, New York, he can be contacted at [email protected]

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James Beard Foundation adds three new beverage categories to its annual awards

🍻 The James Beard Foundation announced three new categories for the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards focused on beverages. New awards include Best New Bar for establishments opened between Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. The Outstanding Bar category, introduced in 2012, and the Outstanding Wine Program, dating back to the awards' start in 1991, were joined by these new categories. Bars opened in Q3 of 2024 are eligible for the 2026 Best New Bar award. Previously existing Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional category was discontinued after a hiatus in 2020-2021. The foundation seeks to honor excellence in the beverage sector, reflecting industry trends and consumer interests. Awards criteria have been updated to align with the foundation's values and include a requirement for nominees' sustainability and equity statements.

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New on the Menu: A holy basil smashburger and a Comté uttapam

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, reports on food and beverage trends. Host of “In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn” podcast and columnist for The New York Sun (2005-2008). Joined Nation’s Restaurant News in 1999, after 5 years in Thailand writing for Manager magazine and Asia Times. Studied history at Tufts University, French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and Chinese culture in Beijing and Nanjing. Worked for ABC News during Tiananmen Square protests (1989). Won 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award, inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier (2014). Lives in Brooklyn, NY, and specializes in French, Asian, and Thai cuisines. Email: [email protected] Social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

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New on the menu: Squash pizza and grouper with apple chutney

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, hosts the podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn." He wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008 and joined Nation’s Restaurant News in 1999. Thorn, a magna cum laude Tufts University graduate, member of Phi Beta Kappa, studied at Le Cordon Bleu and in China. His column won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award, and he was president of IFEC in 2005. Inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, Thorn resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. Email: [email protected]

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New on the menu: Two desserts and a banana slug

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016. He hosted "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and wrote for "The New York Sun" from 2005 to 2008. Thorn was in Thailand circa 1992-1997, writing for "Manager" magazine and "Asia Times." A Tufts University magna cum laude graduate, he won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and became a Disciples d’Escoffier member in 2014. Lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Contact: [email protected]

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