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Consumer Trends

4 foods diners are willing to splurge on

 By Lizzy Freier on Apr. 28, 2017

Customers say they’ll spend more on these foods at restaurants.

Beverage

Raising a glass to beverage LTOs

By Lisa White on Aug. 15, 2017

Drum up interest and tap into trends with short-term drink offerings.

Food

6 holiday dessert recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2017

These six recipes fit the bill for big catered events to seasonal lunches or dinners to holiday meals that call for festive desserts.

What really drives consumers’ fast-food spending?

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2017

Comfort and familiarity may be much stronger factors at lunch, while novelty and buzz can be powerful dinner hooks, new information shows.

Consumer Trends

Is a la carte dead in fine dining?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2017

As it proliferates, the tasting menu grows up.

Food

Ethnic isn’t slowing down—and 4 other menu trends set to gain steam in 2018

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 05, 2017

Many current trends will continue to grow next year, per the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot forecast, which brings global influences to the forefront.

Food

7 regional menu hits poised for discovery

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2017

Local favorites like half-smokes and finger steaks may not be widely known outside of certain areas, but that could change.

Food

5 takeaways from new Chicago restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on May 22, 2017

Ideas to steal for your operation from the 2017 Taste the Trends dine-around.

Food

Comfort food makes a comeback

Sponsored content from our partner AdvancePierre® Foods on Aug. 30, 2017

Homestyle ingredients and dishes can offer an experience that’s nostalgic and familiar—which is why comfort foods never go out of style.

Food

6 last-minute holiday treat recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2017

These six quick recipes for festive sweets, snacks and drinks come to the rescue with Christmas and New Year’s around the corner.

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