What's New Culinary Trends...

“Menu trends today are beginning to shift from ingredient-based items to concept-based ideas, mirroring how consumers tend to adapt their activities to their overall lifestyle philosophies, such as environmental sustainability and nutrition. Also among the top trends for 2017 we’re seeing several examples of house-made food items and various global flavors, indicating that chefs and restaurateurs are further experimenting with from-scratch preparation and a broad base of flavors.” - Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association’s research and knowledge group

TOP 20 FOOD TRENDS

1. New cuts of meat

2.Street food-inspired dishes

3.Healthful kids’ meals

4.House-made charcuterie

5.Sustainable seafood

6.Ethnic-inspired breakfast items

7.House-made condiments

8.Authentic ethnic cuisine

9.Heirloom fruits and vegetables

10.African flavors

11.Ethnic spices