After holding a small-yet-relatively stable spot on United States menus through most of the past decade, popcorn chicken has seen strong growth since 2019 as consumers craved comfort foods coming into, and living in, the pandemic...
Kentucky has claimed beer cheese as its own creation, dating back to the 1940s, but bars, pubs and restaurants today use it as a dip, soup or incorporated into premium mac ’n’ cheese dishes, using all variations of cheese and beer.
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If you’re looking for a way to draw in consumers who focus on plant-based eating with some traditional bar fare, there may be no better way than adding buffalo cauliflower to your menu.
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A salty-sweet drizzle, sometimes with a bit of vinegar for balance, this condiment is catching fire for its versatility both for the ways in which it can be used on a menu and the variety in the kinds of cuisines into which it can be incorporated...
American consumers often like to tinge their indulgences with something they perceive as being good for them. Hence the growing popularity of dark chocolate, albeit enhanced with sugar and fat, and green tea, often sweetened, flavored with fruit...
Tajín is a brand that’s still unfamiliar to many consumers in the United States, but it’s quickly gaining traction as Americans’ love of Latin flavors continues to grow. Comprised mostly of chile, lime and salt, the seasoning’s versatility also...
Every week, Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Datassential team up to bring you information and data on a growing menu trend. In 2021, we started by talking about guajillo pepper, the dry, smoky chile, and will end it with the...