Dan Kim, President/CEO of Red Mango interviewed by our own Christen Nehmer.

Did we tell you cupcakes are hot? The refreshment break table at the Fast Casual Summit...

Author Dean Lindsay, The Progress Challenge, kicks off the opening session of the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Dallas.

Has there been a particular run on doughnuts?

From the NRA International Wine, Spirits, & Beer Event. For more go to http://www.foodchannel.com/stories/1496-chef-bill-briwa-shares-his-secrets-for-pairing-wine-and-food.

As seen at the Black Party, NRA 2009. Get in the conversation at www.foodchannel.com.

Black Mojito, anyone?

Andy Ford, CultureWaves CIO - scene from the Black Party during NRA Week.

Sushi anyone? This is from a demonstration in the Chicago kitchens of the Food Channel during NRA Show week.

As seen at the Black Party, NRA 2009. Get in the conversation at www.foodchannel.com.

This will stop traffic in its tracks - a little instant pick-me-up from Starbucks. We caught the debut day of the release of Via, with free samples being handed out around Chicago. They are on Twitter and Facebook and the Food Channel (http://www.foodchan

This is what the samples of Starbucks Via look like. We took this while sampling the instant coffee and observing some of the reactions. There's a blog at http://www.foodchannel.com if you want to read more.

Samples of the new Starbucks Via being handed out on its debut day. Read more at http://www.foodchannel.com