Calendars
2010 Issue Dates and Deadlines
Issue |
Space Close |
Material Due |
Jan./Feb. 2010 |
Dec. 1, 2009 |
Dec. 4, 2009 |
March 2010 |
Jan. 11, 2010 |
Jan. 14, 2010 |
April 2010 |
Feb. 10, 2010 |
Feb. 15, 2010 |
May 2010 |
March 10, 2010 |
March 15, 2010 |
June 2010 |
April 9, 2010 |
April 15, 2010 |
July/Aug. 2010 |
June 1, 2010 |
June 4, 2010 |
Sept. 2010 |
July 9, 2010 |
July 15, 2010 |
Oct. 2010 |
Aug. 10, 2010 |
Aug. 13, 2010 |
Nov. 2010 |
Sept. 10, 2010 |
Sept. 15, 2010 |
Dec. 2010 |
Oct. 12, 2010 |
Oct. 15, 2010 |
2010 Editorial Calendar
Please contact us for the most up-to-date version.
Jan./Feb. |
Special Double Issue
- Annual Roundup of the Year's Industry & Culinary Award Winners
- Cruise Industry's New High Water Marks
- Mexican Flavors
- Bar Biz: Award Winning Drinks
- Drink Arts: Dessert Cocktails
- Wine Report: Winning Wine Programs
- Kitchen Spy: Energy Efficient Equipment
- Tabletop: Best Sellers of the Year
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March |
Special Bonus Distribution
Boston Seafood Show
- Nationwide Spring/Summer Menu Previews: Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Fish, Chocolate, etc.
- Hot Culinary Destination: Peru (Ceviche Collection)
- Chain Reaction: Burgers, Burgers, Burgers
- Scandinavian Cuisine
- Health & Nutrition: High Omega 3 Fish Family
- Drink Arts: Check Boosting Drinks
- Wine Report: Wines with Fish
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
- Tabletop: New Releases in China
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April |
F&B Trends
Special Bonus Distribution
Greystone Flavor Summit; IACP Conference
- Mystery Basket: Pastry (Flour, Sugar, Butter, Nuts, Spices, Eggs, etc.)
- The Breakfast & Brunch Bonanza
- Flavor Patrol: Hot Sauce
- Italian Regional: Puglia
- Bar Biz: Indulgent Cocktails
- Wine Report: Luxurious By-the-Glass Lists
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
- Tabletop: New Releases in Glass & Silver
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May |
Special Bonus Distribution
National Restaurant Association Show
- Top Chefs' Hits & Flops: Center of the Plate, Starters, Desserts & more
- Successful Restaurant Styles 2010
- Chicago Restaurant Roundup
- Bar Biz: Molecular Cocktails & Mocktails
- Wine Report: West Coast Wines
- Equipment: Chefs' Favorite Gear
- Tabletop: Restaurants on Location
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June |
The Americana Issue
- Regional Versus National Menu Repertoires
- Ribs Roundup
- Tech Talk: How to Drive Your Business Through Social Networks
- American/International Beer Scene
- Wine Report: American Wine
- Kitchen Spy: Energy Saving Equipment
- Tabletop: Linens
- Special Advertiser Research: Harvey Communication Study
- Special Advertising Section: The Green Album: Update of Responsible Steps Being Taken Throughout the Food Industry (Chains, Independents, Manufacturers, Wineries, etc.)
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July/Aug. |
Special Double Issue
Special Bonus Distribution
American Culinary Federation Conference
- Nationwide Fall/Winter Menu Previews: Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Fish, Chocolate, etc.
- Fall/Winter Pastry Update
- Surefire Classics
- New Menu Formats
- Flavor Patrol: Cold Sauce
- Bar Biz: Drink Promotions
- Wine Report: Seasonal Sellers
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
- Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
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Sept. |
Holiday Season Bonanza—How toGrab Your Share
- Mystery Basket: Meat, Seafood, Poultry, Condiments, Spices, Grains & Vegetables
- How To Cook a Steak
- Asian Flavors
- Bar Biz: Fabulous Festive Cocktails
- Pairings Portfolio: Wine, Beer & Spirits
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment/Technology Feature
- Tabletop: China, Glass, Silver
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Oct. |
Europe on the Menu
Special Bonus Distribution
Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience
- International Culinary Trends
- Mediterranean Flavors
- Bar Biz: After Dinner Drinks
- Flavor Patrol: Signature Sauces
- What Next? Technological Development & Innovations
- Wine Report: How to Win an Award
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
- Tabletop: European
- Special Advertising Section: Banquets & Catering
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Nov. |
Special Bonus Distribution
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs National Conference
- F&B Updates: The Worldwide Hotel Scene
- Flavor Summit Conference Review
- Top Chefs' Hits & Flops: Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Fish, etc.
- Great Wine & Food Promotions
- Latin Flavors
- Wine Report: What's Selling at Hotels Across the Country
- Kitchen Spy: An Up Close Look at a Hotel Kitchen
- Tabletop: Hotel Locations
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Dec. |
The Year in Review, Booming Bar Business
- Significant Trends, Hot Ingredients & Milestone Happenings
- Flavor Patrol: New Hits in Food & Beverage Pairings
- What Next? A Roundup of the Year's Technology Advances
- Bar/Wine Report: Holiday Top Sellers
- Kitchen Spy: Equipment Feature
- Tabletop: Hot New Trends
- Special Advertising Section: Brand New: A Food & Drinks Recipe Collection
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Flavor Patrol
Our nationwide & global searches provide fresh ammunition for the flavor arsenals of chefs, pastry chefs & bar artists hungry for fresh ingredients & recipe ideas.
How To Keep Quality High & Costs Low
With the rising price of fuel, grain & other commodities, operators are challenged more than ever to provide quality service while maintaining profits.
F&B Watch
Cover high volume activity in the hot hotel, resort, casino, cruise line & banquet industries.
What Next?
News flashes as to oncoming innovations, trends & similar significant phenomena of special value to chefs, f&b directors, restaurateurs, hoteliers, purchasing agents & banquet managers.
Appearing in every issue...
Pilot Light
Letter from the founders,
Michael & 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
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 |
Say Cheese
A photo gallery of industry
events & personalities
Bar Biz
Spirits, beer & business behind
the bar
Wine Report
Practical information about
wine sales for operators,
plus new releases from around
the world
Tabletop
Hot topics in china, silver,
glassware & linen
Equipment
- Kitchen Spy
An exclusive behind-thescenes
tour of a new kitchen,
detailing equipment, food
safety, hygiene, & electronics
- My Favorite Gear
Chefs talk in detail about
their most valued pieces
of equipment
- Ask Dr. Knützenbolz
A lively series answering
crucial equipment & kitchen
queries
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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 underutilized
cuts of meat
Cash Register
Make a successful operation &
build profits
Pastry Pro
Following the leaders in their
exploding field: dessert menus,
tips, techniques, and trends
Cups & Co.
Coffee and tea news; service
ideas and trends |
Tech Talk
Using technology, the Internet &
POS systems to build business
Banquets & Catering
How the most successful operators
are profiting in the lucrative
high-volume sector
Drink Arts
Drink Arts will regularly introduce
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
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