The Dishcourse is here to celebrate the winter season and wish you a Happy New Year with a wish list of CPG, restaurant favorites and the best flavors to celebrate the season!

Cam, Cali, and Renee talk about blue food and beverages, the return of a classic McD’s offering, and the annual reboot of nostalgia when school is OUT and vacations are IN. Thanks for a great first season, and we’ll see you soon with fresh trends and even hotter takes.

Is there anything better than feeling like you’re actually on top of all the biggest food crazes? We’re right there with ya. Cam, Renee, special guest Renee, and Cali talk about emerging food trends, overhyped trends, food that they want to see trending, and what whitespace there is on the

Our very own culinary alum Jessica Bograd is this week’s special guest; she’s the Senior Director of Culinary at City Barbeque in Plain City, Ohio. Does Chef Jess have thoughts on what it takes to make the best brisket? She sure does, and she’s not afraid to spill the sauce.

There’s no denying that potatoes are heading up a little bit of a carb renaissance in foodservice, so today Chef Cam, Cali, and Chef Renee unearth some surprising ways they’re showing up on menus of all kinds, including tallow-fried fries. Then plates fly when Chef Renee shares a Very Strong

Love chicken? Join the club. Our latest episode features special guest Bryan Fisherkeller, Culinary Innovation Manager at Popeye’s. Chef Renee, Chef Cam (aka “Poultry Prince”) and Cali have a blast trying to get all the top-secret, chickeny intel out of Chef Bryan. Will he crack? One thing’s for sure: you

Love sauce? You’re definitely not alone; it’s a delicious way to introduce new flavors and cater to the latest foodservice trends, too (looking at you, customization). This episode is overflowing with answers to your burning questions, like: how does K-pop influence flavors? What makes a sauce “premium” to consumers? What

QSR, PDQ digs deep into the delicious, craveable world of quick-serve restaurants (aka “fast food”). We also welcome our first guest, Brian Brindza, Director of Culinary and Menu Innovation at Toppers Pizza, who graciously answers every one of our burning questions, like: Which fast food chain’s mascot would you have

In Episode 2, The Dishcourse will explore all the ways beloved dairy and non-dairy products show up across trends and on menus in exciting new ways.

The Dishcourse is LIVE. This inaugural episode is all about 2025 TRENDS, including kidulting (yes, that’s a word), taking “high-brow” food down a notch or two, and a few other delicious surprises. Chef Renée, Chef Cam, and Trendologist Cali are waiting for you!