Sunday, May 17, 2009

In celebration of MenuMasters

Nation’s Restaurant News and Ventura Foods on Saturday night celebrated this year’s MenuMasters winners for their innovations in foodservice research and development. Honorees brought their winning dishes for partygoers to sample, and Chick-fil-A even brought its mascot.

This year’s winners:
  • Innovator: David Burke
  • Best new menu item rollout: Culver’s BBQ Brisket Sandwich
  • Best menu revamp: Pizza Hut Tuscani Pasta Dinners
  • Best healthful innovation: Qdoba’s Smart Meals
  • Best menu/line extension: Chick-fil-A’s Chargrilled & Fruit Salad
  • Menu trendsetter: Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai
  • Best limited time-offer: Denny’s Plain White Shake
During the party, our editor, Ellen Koteff, caught up with this year's Innovator, chef David Burke, who chatted about how he got into the business and gives a hint as to what’s in store for him.






Click here for extended coverage of this year's class of MenuMasters.

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