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Bret Thorn
Verified
Food Editor, Nation's Restaurant News
New York
Beats
lifestyle,Covers: travel wine & spirits., beauty luxury travel, food food, fashion
I don't cover politics, tech and gaming.
Content
By Bret Thorn Verified| Restaurant Hospitality Verified The Pornstar Martini — vodka, passion fruit, and lime with a side of sparkling wine — is just over 20 years old, but it has become something of a classic, so much so that variations are being created, such as the P.S. I Love you at Poka Lola Social Club in Denver. In fact, a lot of classics are in store for you this week.
By Bret Thorn Verified| Nation's Restaurant News Verified Plus innovation at Baskin-Robbins, Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, Bonefish Grill, Cousins Maine Lobster, Culver’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken, East Coast Wings & Grill, Emmy Squared, HTeaO, Jamba, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Le Macaron French Pastries, Lion’s Choice, Paris Baguette, Portillo’s, Potbelly, Randy’s Donuts, Red Lobster, Smashburger, Starbird, Tacodeli, Tacombi, Tupelo Honey Café, and Velvet TacoWithout context, it could easily be argued that “He is risen” and “he got high” mean the same thing.
By Bret Thorn Verified| Nation's Restaurant News Verified Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcastThe dessert chain Crumbl bounced back in 2024. The franchise slowed its unit growth last year, adding 81 locations after more than 300 the year before. IHOP President Lawrence Kim wants to bring a “new energy” to the pancake chain. Hooters’ founders plan to take over about 100 of the bankrupt locations in hopes of reviving them.
Company Info
Nation's Restaurant News
Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) is a prominent American trade publication focused on the restaurant and foodservice industry. Established in 1966, NRN provides valuable business intelligence and insights to industry professionals. It is part of Informa Connect Foodservice, a well-known business-to-business media group. NRN offers a variety of services and products, including editorial content that covers new technologies, corporate strategies, and consumer behavior. The publication also produces benchmark reports, such as the annual Top 500 restaurant chain data and the foodservice Power List. NRN is available through multiple platforms, including digital and print media, eNewsletters, podcasts, and live events, ensuring that industry professionals have access to the latest trends and strategies. With approximately $42.3 million in revenue and a workforce of about 1,404 employees, NRN is recognized as a leading source of information in the foodservice sector. Its readership includes a wide range of professionals, from large restaurant chains to emerging concepts, all seeking to enhance their business operations.
New York, New York, United States
+1 402-697-0057
Founded: 1966