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New on the Menu: A Korean Philly cheesesteak and a Banana Ball-themed dessert

🍳 Bret Thorn, a senior food & beverage editor since 1999, is noted for his expertise in food trends, French and Asian cuisines, and restaurant operations. He holds a history degree from Tufts University, studied at Le Cordon Bleu, and spent time at Nanjing and Beijing Universities. His career includes roles at Nation’s Restaurant News, The New York Sun, and Asia Times. Thorn's accolades include a 2006 journalism award and induction into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014.

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Chefs on the Move: The latest activity from Tom Colicchio, Tony Mantuano, and dozens of other chefs

🍝 Bret Thorn, senior editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, is a prominent figure in food and beverage journalism. Awarded the 2006 Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award, he also has a history of writing for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and spending five years in Thailand reporting on business and food. An alum of Tufts University and Le Cordon Bleu, Thorn was also an editor at Asia Times (1995-1997).

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New on the Menu: Fried seafood and ceviche

🍴 Bret Thorn, a senior food & beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News, has been with the publication since 1999. He previously wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008. Thorn, a Tufts University alumnus and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, studied in China during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was president of the IFEC in 2005 and won a Neal Award in 2006. His expertise includes French and Asian cuisines.

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Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina on Maui opens fast-casual shop

🍴 Bret Thorn has been a senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999. He wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and held roles at Asia Times and Manager magazine. A Tufts University alumnus, Thorn also attended Le Cordon Bleu in 1986 and studied in China in 1988-1989. He won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014. Thorn lives in Brooklyn, originally from Denver.

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New on the Menu: Four summertime dishes in New York City

🍴 Bret Thorn, senior editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, is a trendspotter in food & beverage. He hosted the “In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn” podcast. Thorn studied at Tufts University and Le Cordon Bleu and contributed to the Oxford Encyclopedia. He won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and served as IFEC president in 2005. Thorn’s career includes roles at the New York Sun (2005-2008) and Asia Times (1995-1997).

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Tom Colicchio’s team to manage the foodservice at a sober members-only club opening in New York this fall

🍽 Bret Thorn, a food and beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, resides in Brooklyn. Previously, he contributed to The New York Sun (2005-2008) and ABC News (1989). Thorn, a Tufts University alum, studied at Le Cordon Bleu and in China during 1988-1989. His work includes writing for the Oxford Encyclopedia (2012) and Oxford Companion (2015). He won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014.

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Apicii hospitality group sets its sights on the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay

🏨 Brooklyn's South edge is seeing the rise of new developments: Breva restaurant, with 100 seats and a 110-seat patio, opened in December on Brighton Beach. Led by Tom Dillon, Apicii is developing Casa Pecora, a 55-room hotel with 10,000 sq ft of event space, set to open in summer 2026. Brooklyn houses 2.6 million people and is accessible to Manhattan. Despite resuming office work, 67% of organizations allow hybrid approaches. Dillon's ventures aim for South Brooklyn's long-term growth.

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Starr Restaurants return to Atlantic City with two venues at Ocean Casino Resort

🍴 Stephen Starr’s restaurant group returned to Atlantic City, N.J., opening two new concepts at Ocean Casino Resort last week after exiting in 2020. Located on the lobby level, Sunny’s offers a menu with prices from $16 to $29, while Chez Frites provides a prix-fixe menu at $49-$56. Starr Restaurants, based in Philadelphia, operates 40 venues across several major cities and previously closed its Atlantic City outpost in 2020.

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Jamie Oliver is looking for partners in the United States

????‍???? Jamie Oliver is targeting the U.S. for expansion, seeking partners. Now, with 64 restaurants in over 20 countries, his brand plans to open 15 more this year and 20 in 18 months. Recent openings include Athens and Montenegro, with Belgrade next. Focused on casual dining with responsibly sourced food, potential U.S. locations are NYC and California. His group boasts 16 partners, emphasizing chemistry, experience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. ????️

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New on the Menu: Sourdough pizza and John Fraser’s dry-aged duck

🍴 Bret Thorn, a senior editor since 1999, covers food and beverage trends for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. He previously wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and spent 1992-1997 in Thailand with Asia Times and Manager magazine. Thorn is a Tufts University graduate and Le Cordon Bleu alumnus. He served as IFEC president in 2005 and won a 2006 journalism award. Thorn authored entries for Oxford encyclopedias in 2012 and 2015.

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