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The AI Kitchen
What might artificial intelligence bring to independent, creative restaurants? And an interview with an Academy alum doing the hard work of bringing…
Mar 4, 2025
MAD Symposium 101
An Illustrated Guide to MAD7
Nov 4, 2024
A MAD Guide for the Perplexed: Salmon
A monthly newsletter from MAD about the issues and opportunities facing the hospitality industry
Jul 8, 2025
The Seed of an Idea
A new MAD initiative harnesses the power of chefs for a better vegetable future. Plus glimpses of Academy 2025, and a Save the Date for our SoCal…
Oct 6, 2025
MAD Recommends | November 2025
Hot on the heels of a sizzling MAD Monday in LA on borders, this month's picks feature a book exploring North America before borders existed, chef bank…
Nov 17, 2025
Raymond Blanc, Agent of Change
Late in a starry career, a chef re-invents the way his restaurant works--and asks the industry to do the same. MAD alum Rose Wilde brings joy to…
Feb 3, 2025
A MAD Guide for the Perplexed: Caviar
Questions to consider before your next bump
Feb 2
Nope, Not Done Yet
A group of British women chefs reminds the world that sexism in the industry is still a thing. And MAD has a podcast!
Apr 7, 2025
The Restaurant Resistance
A little historic inspo
Nov 3, 2025
The Zero Waste Communication Conundrum
Some forward thinkers convene to talk about how they talk
Dec 1, 2025
MAD7: The Recap
An Illustrated Guide to Day 1 of MAD7
Jun 2, 2025
Meet the Makers of MAD7 🎪
We go behind the scenes of Symposium, where excitement—and nerves—are building. Plus: news about what else is going on in Copenhagen that week
May 5, 2025
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