According to a news report from www.nrn.com, “Nation’s Restaurant News has selected six innovative restaurant companies and a multi-talented celebrity chef as winners of its 2009 MenuMasters Awards.”
“Now in its 11th year, MenuMasters, a prestigious showcase of culinary talent, is sponsored by Ventura Foods LLC. The awards, which honor excellence in foodservice research and development, will be presented during ceremonies at the Drake Hotel here on Saturday, May 16,” said the story. “The 2009 winners are Big Bowl, Chick-fil-A Inc., Culver Franchising System Inc., Denny’s Corp., Qdoba Mexican Grill and Pizza Hut. David Burke, chef/owner of davidburke & donnatella, has been selected as the Chef/Innovator.”
