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The limitless possibilities of making a meal between two slices of bread have catapulted the sandwich into new menu territory. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches still dominate, but these days, bars and late night menus are featuring mini ethnic sandwiches and full-service restaurants tout overstuffed dinner-size versions.

These days, fussy consumers—and chefs—want local and/or seasonal fruits and vegetables on the menu, often along with the name of the farm.

Apple announced something that could be a game changer for the restaurant industry and retailers: Apple Pay. “The vision is to replace the wallet. And the starting point is payments,” says Apple CEO Tim Cook.