Moderated by RCA Immediate Past President Harry Crane (Kraft Foods, Inc.) and joined by influential panelists including Robert Okura (The Cheesecake Factory) and Rick Tramonto (Tru Restaurant), this highly anticipated session will feature a notable panel of industry professionals each having value-engineered menus at operations ranging from QSR’s to fine dining. They will share their savvy approach to Culinology®, the successful blending of culinary arts and food science.
All NRA Show attendees are invited to attend this educational session, taking place on Saturday, May 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m., room S403a, McCormick Place , Chicago .
Moderator
Harry Crane
Executive Chef Culinary Resources & Strategy, Kraft Foods, Inc.
Panelists
Melissa Haupt
Executive Chef, Applebee's Services
Robert Okura
VP of Culinary Development/Corporate Executive Chef, The Cheesecake Factory
Marshall Scarborough
Manager Product Development/Research Chef, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Cammie Spillyards
Director of Food and Beverage Innovation, Chili's Bar and Grill
Rick Tramonto
Executive Chef/Partner, Tru Restaurant
