Looking for a clear view of an entire industry while it’s still shifting under your feet?
Sunday, August 9 at 9pm (EASTERN), Christina Cates of CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL isjoined by Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and one of the most reliable chroniclers of American hospitality. Day after day he speaks with the chefs, operators, beverage directors, and executives who are quietly rewriting the rules of dining. His reporting reaches far beyond any single restaurant review—he tracks the ideas, pressures, and cultural currents that shape how America eats and drinks.
After years spent on the front lines of food journalism, Bret has sharpened an uncommon instinct for spotting what comes next. Whether the conversation turns to changing guest expectations, the economics of running a restaurant, creative menu development, workforce realities, or the broader forces reshaping hospitality, he delivers perspective rooted in real reporting rather than hype.
What sets him apart is the breadth of his vantage point. He isn’t tied to one kitchen, one brand, or one city. Instead, he holds a rare, industry-wide view that lets him explain not only what is happening right now, but why it matters and where it may lead. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at the forces that ultimately determine what lands on the plate—and why.
Whether you work in hospitality, dream of opening a place of your own, or simply care about great food and the people who create it, this conversation connects the dots between the stories you hear and the meals you enjoy.
CHRISTINA CATES (HOST)
Christina Cates hosts Culinary Confidential and brings more than two decades of hands-on experience in New York City’s hospitality scene. A graduate of The Art Institute of New York City’s Restaurant Management program, she has managed teams in some of the city’s most respected dining rooms. Her interviews combine practical industry knowledge with genuine human stories, highlighting the chefs, creators, and leaders who shape food culture. Her warm yet probing style has made Culinary Confidential a standout program on the radio dial.
Tune in Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9 PM EST on AM 970 radio, streaming worldwide on AM970TheAnswer.com and the AM970 mobile app, with replays available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and more.
More information: CulinaryConfidentialChristina.com
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Where the future of hospitality comes into focus—one conversation, one trend, and one industry insight at a time.
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