Native Foods, the vegan fast-casual brand serving plant-based goodness, introduces their new Executive Chef, Chef Chris Bertke. Bertke, a St. Louis native who has worked in a number of kitchens in Missouri, brings plant-based dishes inspired by fast casual favorites. In 2019, Bertke opened Utah Station in St. Louis. The menu there comprised of plant-based interpretations of […]
With the number of plant-based concepts like Native Foods and Veggie Grill steadily increasing, other operators are looking for ways to incorporate meat alternatives into their menus. According to a survey conducted by 210 Analytics, Millennials are increasingly interested in vegan cuisine, and more than 60 percent consume meat alternatives. Celebrity dietician, author, and culinary […]
Native Foods Cafe launches its first seasonal menu celebrating spring produce on Tuesday, April 14 at each of its 26 locations nationwide. This new menu will run through July, when the summer menu takes its place, and is offered alongside the daily menu of 100-percent plant-based dishes. California Avocados, in season from spring to early […]
Native Foods Cafe, a fast casual, plant-based restaurant group, announced the appointment of Craig Grimes as its new CEO. Grimes has more than 25 years of multi-unit experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, and most recently served as corporate vice president of Food and Beverage for Cedar Fair L.P. Grimes, who has served on […]
Native Foods Café, a plant-based restaurant concept, announced the addition of John Miller, former CFO of Chipotle Mexican Grill and several other fast-casual concepts, to its executive team. “John is a perfect fit for Native Foods Café, with the know-how, commitment, and care to take us to the next level while practicing our shared values,” […]