This week, Karly is joined by Helen Jane Hearn, Senior Director of Enterprise Programs at the National Restaurant Association, to discuss the results of the What’s Hot 2024 Culinary Forecast.

The report surveyed more than 1,500 culinary professionals to weigh in on 120 menu items and industry trends in seven categories to identify current, emerging, and cooling trends for 2024. 

• (2:03) – Top trends and surprises
• (3:27) – Evolving trends
• (5:08) – Menus today
• (7:00) – Survey methodology
• (9:38) – A special thank you

Download the full report at What’s Hot 2024 Culinary Forecast.

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For National Apprenticeship Week, Karly is joined by Conrad Chura, owner and founder of Wakin Bakin in Louisiana, to discuss the value of apprenticeship in the restaurant industry. In this episode, Conrad shares his experience with the challenges in workforce development, the benefits of the apprenticeship program for small businesses, and an inside look at serving as a restaurant apprenticeship employer.

• (01:40) – Introducing Conrad Chura
• (03:21) – Giving employees with limited experience a chance
• (05:20) – Becoming a restaurant apprenticeship employer
• (07:52) – Apprenticing in the restaurant industry
• (10:46) – The value of apprenticeship
• (14:51) – Witnessing growth
• (18:07) – Adding tools to your toolbox

To learn more about the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation training and apprenticeship programs, visit chooserestaurants.org/programs.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances.

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This week on Order Up, we are featuring a conversation from The Entrepreneur’s Studio with pastry chef Christina Tosi, founder and CEO of Milk Bar, about her journey in founding the iconic bakery. Christina shares lessons in trusting instincts, following your passions in the face of doubt, and how her culinary education and experience were instrumental in launching Milk Bar.

• (0:55) – Early moments and influences
• (8:20) – Trusting instincts
• (15:10) – Passion over doubts 
• (22:06) – Daily check-ins
• (23:49) – Milk Bar
• (27:11) – The entrepreneurial mindset

Listen to Part 2 of the Christina Tosi interview.

To learn more about Heartland, visit www.heartland.us.

To learn about upcoming and on-demand webinars, visit restaurant.org/events/learning.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances.

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