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Floral and feisty, tropical fruits, from pineapple to passionfruit, brighten (and lighten) up spring dessert menus in senior living…! It was the beauty of dragonfruit that initially inspired Cura Hospitality Executive Chef Robert Grotha for a dessert at Aberdeen Heights, a Presbyterian Manors of Mid America senior living community in Kirkwood, Mo. He scoured his […]

“The guest chef program at West Penn Hospital has been great across the board,” says Douglas Johnston, chief operating officer, AHN West Penn Hospital. “In general, it creates a buzz and excitement in the cafeteria, giving both employees and visitors a much-needed uplifting distraction during their day. The guest chefs themselves—be it a West Penn employee

White Horse Village chose Cura because the values aligned, according to White Horse Village President and CEO Michael Shaw.  “We are excited to partner with Cura. Their commitment to well-being and tailored approach to dining and hospitality align closely with our dining priorities,” Shaw said in a statement. “From the outset, Cura has demonstrated a

Corporate Director of Culinary Chef John Cramutola breaks down how AI can be a powerful creative assistant! From speeding up culinary brainstorming to helping dining teams explore fresh ingredient combinations that reflect regional tastes and local preferences, Chef John shows how technology can support — not replace — the talent, intuition, and craft of our

At Aberdeen Heights, a PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) community in Missouri, Executive Chef Robert Grotha and his team turned the classic “last meal” question into a bold, dessert‑first wine‑pairing dinner—an unforgettable reminder to savor life’s best bites. As part of their monthly Chef’s Plated series, the culinary team delivered a multi‑course, fine‑dining experience that

Chef and District Manager Jeremy Fry, at Menno Haven Retirement Communities in Chambersburg, PA, shares the story behind his deceptively simple signature dish: Sous Vide Turkey BLT – the process of cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag at a precise and constant temperature. This results in perfectly cooked food that is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

Healthcare never stops—and now, neither does access to fresh food and snacks at Redeemer Health in Meadowbrook, PA. Cura, a leader in culinary innovation and food technology, has launched a Self-Checkout Market that ensures medical staff and guests have convenient access to fresh meals and snacks—even after the hospital café closes. This new self-service market

Happy New Year!  Cura Stories Shine in FSD’s Top 10 of 2025! An amazing way to start the year — thrilled to share that three Cura stories were featured in FoodService Director’s Top 10 Senior Dining Stories of 2025—a huge testament to the creativity and dedication of our entire team! Check out the article here:

Senior living centers and acute nursing care are multigenerational, multicultural environments, says Cura president Trish Spellman. “It’s a significant challenge to address cultural differences in the work environment to ensure that we have completely satisfied resident and worker needs. The dining staff engaging seniors are primarily younger — students and teenagers. Seniors love to see

We were proud to be selected by Belknap County Home for healthier dining services.  “We’re thrilled with this partnership — collaborative, supportive, and truly tailored to our community’s needs,” says Belknap Nursing Home Administrator Shelley Richardson.  Cura provides dining to skilled and long-term nursing care residents and patients, as well as prepares healthier dining options