Posts Tagged ‘restaurant trends’
Zero-Proof And Low-ABV Summer Cocktails
Summer cocktails should be light and refreshing, and after a day of playing in the sun, you should be able to quench your thirst without getting knocked on your behind by the alcohol. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations are taking precedence over a big hit of alcohol—that’s why today’s bar professionals are creating zero-proof and…
Read MoreThis Year’s Coffee Obsession Comes Cold Brewed
Coffee is a daily requirement for most of us, but coffee habits change with the seasons—insulated mugs in the winter and cups with straws and ice in the summer. This summer, those cups aren’t just filled with hot-brewed coffee that’s been cooled down and put on ice. It’s better than that. This year’s coffee obsession…
Read MoreFermented Foods for the Gut-Health Trend
Gut bacteria. Are there any two words that are less appetizing? Probably not. And yet, that’s what people are talking about these days. What are they eating while they’re talking about gut bacteria? Fermented foods. Because while fermented foods have always been popular for their flavor, they are also popular for their gut-healthy bacteria.
Read MoreEmbracing Gluten-Free Flours
Gluten-free is everywhere right now—in conversations, on the news, and on menus. Over three million people across the United States follow a gluten-free diet, and whether restaurants are catering specifically to the gluten-free lifestyle or are just making accommodations, the gluten-free movement has made an impact on the restaurant industry.
Read MoreCulinary Trends: Pie Is Everything
This has been the year of the pie. From home cooks to Michelin-star chefs, excitement about pie in all its forms seems to be at an all-time high, and we think we know why. Pies are a showcase for seasonal ingredients and regional tastes. They’re nostalgic, and they are incredibly versatile—pie is everything that people…
Read MoreRoll Out Of Bed For The Brunch Cocktail Trend
Brunch cocktails used to be fairly predictable. There were two choices — Bloody Marys made with canned tomato juice or mimosas made with cheap orange juice. Brunch cocktail menus didn’t exist, and thoughtfully-made cocktails only came out after dark.
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