The National Culinary Review
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Launched in 1932, NCR is the flagship publication of the American Culinary Federation, publishing six issues a year. Access to the digital version is provided at no charge to ACF members or included free with the purchase of a print subscription.
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NCR Reader Profile
Editorial Calendar
In Each Issue:
Menu Trends | Pastry Arts | Management | Health
January/February
Editorial Features: State of the Industry | Menu Trends | Modern Menu Management
Special Coverage: Black History Month | Chocolate | Culinary Nutrition | At The Bar
Segment Focus: Senior Living + Retirement Communities
Food Trend: Culinary Heritage
Space: 11/7/23
Materials: 11/14/23
March/April
Editorial Features: Student Chef | Workforce Development | Culinary Nutrition
Special Coverage: Middle Eastern Cuisine | Sauces | Equipment | Noodles
Segment Focus: Culinary Education
Food Trend: Food as Medicine and Higher Cuisine
Space: 1/4/24
Materials: 1/11/24
May/June
Editorial Features: Pre- ACF Nat Con Report | Mental Health | Juneteenth
Special Coverage: Island Cuisine | Dairy + Cheese | Beef | Technology
Segment Focus: Clubs & Resorts
Food Trend: Modern Barbecue and Smoke and Food Truck Madness
Space: 3/7/24
Materials: 3/14/24
July/August
Editorial Features: The 2023 ACF National Convention | New Orleans | Competitions
Special Coverage: Barbecue | Southern Cuisine | Specialty Fruits | Bread
Segment Focus: Independents
Food Trend: Global Pantry and The Whole Chef
Space: 4/29/24
Materials: 5/6/24
September/October
Editorial Features: Food Safety + Sanitation | Post Nat-Con Coverage | Kitchen Design
Special Coverage: Filipino Foods | Latinx | Seafood | Pork
Segment Focus: Private Chefs + Catering
Food Trend: Five-Star Elegance for Everyone and The New Bar
Space: 7/3/24
Materials: 7/12/24
November/December
Editorial Features: Mentorship | Knives + Gear | Holiday Favorites
Special Coverage: Perfect Plating | Fats | Indigenous Cuisine | Duck
Segment Focus: Research Chefs
Food Trend: Culinary Mashups
Space: 9/6/24
Materials: 9/13/24
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