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May 17, 2025

Morgan MFGChicago, IL

Honoring Past MenuMasters Winners

The list of MenuMasters winners over the past 26 years is steeped in culinary history including the most iconic chefs and culinary research & development chefs who have elevated the dining experience and bring the joy of food to everyone.

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Hall of Fame

WINNER 2023: Lidia Bastianich

WINNER 2022: Chef Thomas Keller | Thomas Keller Restaurant Group

WINNER 2021: Chef Jennifer Jasinski | Crafted Concepts

WINNER 2019: Jeremiah Tower

WINNER 2018: Chef Daniel Boulud

WINNER 2017: Chef Stephan Pyles

WINNER 2016: Chef Norman Van Aken

WINNER 2015: John Besh

WINNER 2014: Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger

WINNER 2013: Chef Jose Andres

WINNER 2012: Chef Jose Garces

WINNER 2011: Tom Colicchio

WINNER 2010: Jon Luther

WINNER 2008: Roger Berkowitz

WINNER 2007: Bert Cutino

WINNER 2006: Emeril Lagasse

WINNER 2005: David Overton

WINNER 2004: Paul Prudhomme

WINNER 2003: Chef Martin Yan

WINNER 2002: Jasper White

WINNER 2001: Richard Melman

WINNER 2000: Jacques Pépin

WINNER 1999: Colonel Harland Sanders

WINNER 1998: Warren Leruth

Healthful Innovations

WINNER 2023: The Habit Burger Grill | Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

WINNER 2022: CDS | Low Waste Bowls

WINNER 2020: Chipotle Mexican Grill | Lifestyle Bowls

WINNER 2019: Military Sealift Command – Food Service Program

WINNER 2018: University of Connecticut | Healthy and Lean Pasta Dishes

WINNER 2017: Panera Bread | 100% Clean Menu

WINNER 2016: Stanford University Dining | Jamie Oliver’s Cook Smart Program

WINNER 2015: Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Beyond Meat, Vegan Chicken

WINNER 2014: First Watch | Quinoa Power Bowls

WINNER 2013: Silver Diner | Kids Menu

WINNER 2012: The Cheesecake Factory | “SkinnyLicious” Menu

WINNER 2011: Subway | Build Your Better Breakfast

WINNER 2010: KFC Corp. | Kentucky Grilled Chicken

WINNER 2009: Qdoba Mexican Grill | Smart Meals

WINNER 2008: University of Connecticut, Department of Dining Services | Spa Foods

WINNER 2007: Chartwells | Balanced Choices

WINNER 2005: TGI Fridays | Chicken La Boca

WINNER 2004: Sodexo | Asian Street Food

WINNER 2004: Ruby Tuesday | “Smart Eating” Program

WINNER 2003: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar | Low-fat Chicken Quesadilla

WINNER 2002: Aramark | Dip 'n Chick'n Snack, Hearty Meals in Tasty Bowls & Scone Sticks

WINNER 2002: The Ground Round | Black Bean and Salsa Veggie Burger

WINNER 2001: Chartwells Educational Dining Services/Compass Group | Terra Ve (vegan menu)

WINNER 2001: Fresh Choice Restaurants | Low Fat San Jose Chicken Chili

WINNER 2000: Chili’s | Lettuce Wraps

WINNER 1999: Jamba Juice | Jambola Bread

Innovator

WINNER 2023: Erick Williams

WINNER 2022: Rohini Dey, PhD | Owner, Vermilion & Founder, Let’s Talk Womxn

WINNER 2020: Chef Sarah Grueneberg

WINNER 2019: Chef Paul Kahan

WINNER 2018: Chef Fabio Viviani

WINNER 2017: Chef Stephanie Izard

WINNER 2016: Chef David Barzelay

WINNER 2015: Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr.

WINNER 2014: Chef Michael Smith

WINNER 2013: Jonathon Sawyer

WINNER 2012: Stan Frankenthaler

WINNER 2011: Scott Davis

WINNER 2010: Brad Blum

WINNER 2009: David Burke

WINNER 2008: Paul Carr

WINNER 2007: Cliff Pleau

WINNER 2006: Dan Coudreaut

WINNER 2005: Kurt Hankins

WINNER 2004: Oona Settembre

WINNER 2003: Robert Okura

WINNER 2002: Stephen Anderson

WINNER 2001: Johnny Law

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WINNER 2023: Hopdoddy Burger Bar | Lambda Lambda Burher

WINNER 2022: First Watch | Short Rib Omelet

WINNER 2021: Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill | Cook at Home Meal Kits

WINNER 2020: Velvet Taco | WTF (Weekly Taco Feature)

WINNER 2019: Culver’s | Pretzel Haus Pub Burger

WINNER 2018: Sonic Drive-In | The Sonic Slinger

WINNER 2017: P. F. Chang’s | Local Favorites Menu

WINNER 2016: The Melting Pot | Dip into the Summer

WINNER 2015: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Buttermilk Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp

WINNER 2015: Aramark Sports & Entertainment Division | Stadium Sandwiches

WINNER 2014: Wendy’s | Pretzel Bacon Burger

WINNER 2013: Papa John’s International | Buffalo Chicken Pizza

WINNER 2012: Quaker Steak & Lube | “Shake, Wrap & Roll”

WINNER 2011: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Wicked Chicken

WINNER 2010: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Southwest Ancho Chicken Salad

WINNER 2009: Denny’s Corporation | Plain White Shake

WINNER 2008: Burger King Corporation | Homestyle Melt Sandwiches

WINNER 2007: Golden Corral | Everyone Deserves a Good Meal Every Day promotion

WINNER 2006: Taco Bell | The Crunchwrap

WINNER 2005: Panera Bread | Vegetarian Fiesta Con Queso Soup

WINNER 2004: Ninety Nine Restaurants & Pub | Bamboo Chicken Skewer, Shrimp Primavera Skillet, Smokin' Apple

WINNER 2003: Round Table Pizza | Mama Zella Pizza Pie

WINNER 2002: McDonald’s Corporation | Sourdough menu, Latino-focused menu, German-oriented fare

WINNER 2001: TGI Fridays | Tropical Coconut Chicken Finger

WINNER 2000: Country Kitchen International | 60th Anniversary Skillet Menu

WINNER 2000: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Winter Feast Festival

WINNER 1999: Taco Bell | Gorditas

WINNER 1999: Wolfgang Puck Café | Summer Menu

WINNER 1998: Marriott International | Alaskan Salmon

WINNER 1998: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Campfire Chicken and Campfire Beef

Trendsetter

WINNER 2022: LORO

WINNER 2020: Dog Haus

WINNER 2019: Seamore’s

WINNER 2018: Kroger | Kitchen 1883

WINNER 2017: By Chloe

WINNER 2016: SLAPFISH

WINNER 2015: Mendocino Farms

WINNER 2014: True Food Kitchen

WINNER 2013: Copper’s Hawk Winery

WINNER 2012: Mama Fu’s

WINNER 2011: UMass Amherst | Be Smart. Eat Smart. Live Smart.

WINNER 2010: Burgerville

WINNER 2009: Big Bowl | Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai

WINNER 2008: Commander’s Palace

WINNER 2007: Inn at Little Washington

WINNER 2006: Jiko-The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

WINNER 2005: The French Laundry

WINNER 2004: Nacional 27

WINNER 2002: Ponzu

WINNER 2002: Union Square Cafe | American and Italian cuisine

WINNER 2001: Tribeca Grill