Bret Thorn - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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Sam Fox and Justin Timberlake to open a new Twelve Thirty Club in Austin

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, resides in Brooklyn. His expertise spans food trends, French and Asian cuisine, and restaurant operations. Thorn studied at Tufts University, Le Cordon Bleu, and Peking University. In 2006, he won the Jesse H. Neal Award. His work includes writing for New York Sun and Asia Times, and contributions to the Oxford Encyclopedia. Thorn was IFEC president in 2005 and a Disciples d'Escoffier inductee in 2014.

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New on the Menu: Tiradito with bubu and a Scotch egg with apple sauce

🍴 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor, joined Nation’s Restaurant News in 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He previously wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and worked in Thailand for Asia Times (1995-1997). A Tufts University magna cum laude graduate, Thorn has studied at Le Cordon Bleu and served with ABC News in Beijing in 1989. Awarded the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award, he is also a published author in food encyclopedias. Thorn resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Sweet Chick teams up with David Beckham’s son for limited-time sandwich

🍴 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, resides in Brooklyn, NY. He hosts "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award. Educated at Tufts University, Le Cordon Bleu, and studied in China in 1988-89. Thorn wrote for the New York Sun (2005-2008) and Asia Times (1995-1997). He was IFEC president in 2005 and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. Thorn's expertise spans global cuisines and restaurant trends.

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New on the Menu: An Italian grilled cheese sandwich and a kosher Tarte Tatin

🍳 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, is known for his expertise in food trends and French cuisine. Since 1999, he's been with Nation’s Restaurant News and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He studied at Le Cordon Bleu in 1986 and graduated from Tufts University in 1990. Notably, he worked for ABC News during the Tiananmen protests in 1989. Thorn received the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into Disciples d'Escoffier in 2014.

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New on the Menu: A savory Japanese custard and a sweet Catalan one

🍴 Bret Thorn is the senior food & beverage editor for Nation's Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016. A Tufts University graduate, he studied at Le Cordon Bleu in 1986 and was at Beijing University during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thorn won a 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d'Escoffier in 2014. He has written for The New York Sun and contributed to Oxford food encyclopedias. Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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New on the Menu: Celebrating pasta and seafood month

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016, specializes in food trends. He holds a history BA from Tufts University and a Cértificat Elémentaire from Le Cordon Bleu. Thorn wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and contributed to the Oxford Encyclopedia (2012, 2015). He was inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014. Thorn resides in Brooklyn, N.Y., and has worked extensively in the U.S. and Asia.

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Sound decisions: How to pick the right music for your venue

🎵 At CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs, Paul Blair, Tommy Ostrom, and Otto Othman discussed the critical role of music in hospitality establishments. Othman emphasized viewing a restaurant brand like a human to choose authentic music, though his idea of hip-hop for Pincho backfired due to unsuitable lyrics. Blair suggested selecting music based on customer preference, while Ostrom highlighted situational music choices, such as for Ohio State events. Blair also curated music for Graduate hotels, balancing local and universal identities.

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Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants debuts Crying Tiger in Chicago’s River North

🍲 Crying Tiger, a Southeast Asian concept by Lettuce Entertain You and chef Thai Dang, opened Tuesday in Chicago's River North. Menu highlights include dishes priced $19-$115, with desserts by Juan Gutierrez. Kevin Beary crafted the beverage menu, while Richard Hanauer selected 75 wines. Designed by David Collins Studio, the 140-seat venue features a bar, winter garden, and private dining. The decor includes 3,000 ceramic tiles and custom scissors-style gates by Acorn Wire and Iron Works.

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Culture as currency: How three restaurant leaders built people-first brands

🧁 2022 saw a labor crisis in restaurants, prompting a focus on culture. Dutch Bros (1,083 locations) hires "broistas" to emphasize relationships. Firebirds connects front and back-of-house staff to strengthen culture. South Block grew from 3 to 7 locations in a year, shifting hiring to passion-driven approaches. Executives see culture as a path to profit and opportunity, with Firebirds doubling personal time off for employees. The conversation was part of CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs.

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Shelly Fireman dies at age 93

🍴 Sheldon “Shelly” Fireman, a renowned New York City restaurateur, passed away at 93. He started his career with The Hip Bagel in 1963 and founded several restaurants like Café Fiorello (1974) and Bond 45. Fireman Hospitality Group operates multiple venues, serving over two million customers annually with sales of $80 million. In 2022, he opened three new restaurants. Shelly, a lover of Italian cuisine, left a legacy of enduring dining concepts.

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