Calendars



2012 Issue Dates and Deadlines



Issue

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     January/February

     12/5/11

    12/8/11

     March

     1/17/12

     1/20/12

     April

     2/15/12

     2/21/12

     May

     3/15/12

     3/20/12

     June

     4/16/12

     4/19/12

     July/August

     6/15/12

     6/18/12

     September

     7/16/12

     7/19/12

     October

     8/15/12

     8/20/12

     November

     9/17/12

     9/20/12

     December

     10/15/12

     10/18/12



2012 Editorial Calendar


Please contact us for the most up-to-date version.

Jan/Feb.

Special Double Issue

  • Annual Roundup Industry & Culinary Award Winners
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Tech Talk
  • Techniques
  • Recipes

March

Special Bonus Distribution
Boston Seafood Show

  • Nationwide Spring/Summer Menu Previews
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Cups & Co.
  • Recipes

April

F&B Trends
Special Bonus Distributio

Greystone Flavor Summit
IACP Conference

  • Mystery Basket
  • Bar Biz
  • Wine Report
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
  • Tech Talk
  • Techniques
  • Recipes

May

Special Bonus Distribution
National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

  • Top Chefs’ Hits & Flops
  • Chain Reaction: Pizza
  • Chicago Restaurant Roundup
  • Bar Biz
  • Wine Report
  • Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Techniques
  • Recipes

June

The Americana Issue
Harvey Communication Study
The Green Album: Update of Responsible Steps Being
Taken Throughout the Food Industry (Chains, Independents, Manufacturers, Wineries, etc.)

  • American Cuisine
  • Flavor Summit Conference Review
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Tech Talk
  • Recipes

Jul/Aug.

Special Double Issue
Special Bonus Distribution

American Culinary Federation Conference

  • Nationwide Fall/Winter Menu Previews
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
  • Chain Reaction: Quality on the Menu
  • Techniques
  • Recipes

Sep.

Technology in the Kitchen

  • Mystery Basket
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Cups & Co.
  • Tech Talk
  • Recipes

Oct.

Europe on the Menu
Special Bonus Distribution

Wine Spectator’s New World Wine Experience
Banquets and Catering

  • International Culinary Trends
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
  • Techniques
  • Recipes

Nov.

Special Bonus Distribution
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs National Conference

  • F&B Updates
  • Top Chefs’ Hits & Flops
  • Bar Biz
  • Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
  • Wine Report
  • Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
  • Chain Reaction: Hotels
  • Tech Talk
  • Recipes

Dec.

The Year in Review
Brand New: A Food and Drinks Recipe Collection

  • Significant Top Trends, Hot Ingredients, & Milestone Happenings
  • Bar Biz
  • Flavor Patrol
  • Wine Report
  • Techniques
  • Chef Cookbook Roundup
  • Recipes

Hot Themes for 2012...

What’s Next?
News flashes as to oncoming innovations, trends, and similar significant phenomena of special value to chefs, f&b directors, restaurateurs, hoteliers, purchasing agents, and banquet managers.

F&B Watch
Cover high volume activity in the hot hotel, resort, casino, cruise line, and banquet industries.

The New Business Paradigm
With the rising price of fuel, grain, and other commodities, operators are challenged more than ever to provide quality service while maintaining profits.

Flavor Patrol
Our nationwide and global searches provide fresh ammunition for the flavorarsenals of chefs, pastry chefs, and bar artists hungry for fresh ingredients and recipe ideas.


Appearing in every issue...


Pilot Light
Letter from the founder, Ariane Batterberry

Front Burner
Food news, culinary competitions, industry events, chefs on the move & more

Birth Announcements
Restaurant openings across the country, with samplings from their debut menus

Say Cheese
A photo gallery of industry events & personalities

World Cuisines

  • Cuisines
    Global cooking styles
  • Smoke Signals
    A glimpse into the dining scene of a specific city or region
  • Traveling Stomach
    First-person accounts of exotic locales, from street food to hotel fare

Recipes
Chefs' picks

Wine Report
Practical information about wine sales for operators, plus new releases from around the world

Equipment

  • Kitchen Spy
    An exclusive behind-the- scenes tour of a new kitchen, detailing equipment, food safety, hygiene & electronics
  • My Favorite Gear
    Chefs talk in detail about their most valued equipment
  • Ask Dr. Knützenboltz
    A lively series answering crucial equipment & kitchen queries

Bar Biz
Spirits, beer & business behind the bar


Appearing regularly...


"101"
Primers on essentials: flour, vanilla, etc.

Chain Reaction/R&D
An insider’s look at chains, the chain industry, chain chefs, Research & Development, breakthroughs & new menu concepts

Kindest Cuts
How chefs are using under-utilized cuts of meat

Cash Register
Make a successful operation & build profits

Pastry Pro
Following the leaders in their exploding field: dessert menus, tips, techniques & trends

Cups & Co.
Coffee & tea news; service ideas & trends

Tech Talk
Using technology, the Internet & POS systems to build business

Drink Arts
Exciting new recipes, ingredients & bar wares, along with the engaging professional personalities who are using them

Banquets & Catering
How the most successful operators are profiting in the lucrative high-volume sector

Tabletop
Hot topics in china, silver, glassware & linen

Drink Arts
Exciting new recipes, ingredients & bar wares, along with the engaging professional personalities who are using them

Menu News

  • Menu Previews
  • Hits & Flops
  • Menu of the Moment
  • Menu Makeovers
  • Mystery Basket

Techniques
Chefs' How-Tos