Foodie Fridays: Toastique opens in Addison; Texas chef to remix Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme
Tasty Notes has a new name with Foodie Fridays serving up the dish on restaurant and food news, trends, events and specials. Texas Chef teams up with Taco Bell to reimagine the Crunchwrap Supreme San Antonio Chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin of Taco Bell’s TBX progam (Photo courtesy Taco Bell Corp) At Taco Bell’s first Live Más LIVE event in Las Vegas last Friday, , the fast food chain announced the launch of TBX, a new program that supports emerging culinary talent where chefs can help co-create menu itmes.
They then introduced the inaugaral members of the program with three chefs all remixing the Crunchwrap Supreme. Among the chefs is Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin of Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio. “Our goal with the TBX program is to both shine a light on incredible culinary talent, as well as bring a wider range of flavors, cuisine and inspiration to Taco Bell’s menu,” Taco Bell Global Chief Food Innovation Officer, Liz Matthews stated. “It’s no secret that fans hack the Crunchwrap Supreme recipe more than any other Taco Bell menu item—it’s a beloved product that inspires the same innovation it was developed with.
To say we are excited to see how these chefs will remix the Crunchwrap Supreme in the months to come is an understatement.” According to the provided bio, Chef Dobbertin is a devout Taco Bell fan who would seek out Taco Bell when living abroad to satisfy her cravings for American comfort food.
The repeat 2023 and 2024 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist is known for her commitment to creating delightful, immersive dining experiences rooted in Asian-American cuisine with South Texas influence.
