Photography: Shutterstock Menu price inflation hit a 39-year high in November as skyrocketing labor and food costs led restaurants across the country to increase their fees for customers. The out-of-home food index rose 0.6% in November and 5.8% in the same period a year ago, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday. This […]
After supplying restaurants and grocery stores nationwide with millions of plant-based burgers, nuggets, meatballs and more, Impossible Foods is branching out with its own restaurant. The new initiative, called the Impossible Food Shop, will feature dishes developed by Impossible Foods’ head of culinary operations, Chef J. Michael Melton, and prepared in the kitchens of Dog […]
Special report December 9, 2021 10:00 a.m. Chain restaurant menus are constantly evolving, with new items being added and slow sellers being abandoned, limited-time specials alternating in and out of availability, and seasonal-themed offers appearing at certain times of the year and then fading away. . (Talking about that, here are some fast food dishes […]
A Turkish coffee maker is part of the Turkish coffee tradition. Photo courtesy of Turkish Coffee Lady Alexandria, VA – Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the season. It was the first time for many of us to get together with friends and relatives and HUG! As we head into the last vacation […]
Food fashions come and go like fashions of any other kind. The availability of new ingredients, increased knowledge of different cuisines, the imaginations of chefs and restaurateurs, and the simple change in consumer tastes all help shape what the restaurant serves. Each era writes its own menus. These are food fads from the decade you […]
Special report November 26, 2021 4:00 PM Food fashions come and go like fashions of any other kind. The availability of new ingredients, increased knowledge of different cuisines, the imaginations of chefs and restaurateurs, and the simple change in consumer tastes all help shape what the restaurant serves. Each era writes its own menus. These […]
There are pros and cons to weigh. We’ve all heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words”, but does that apply to menu design? Studies show that including an image with a menu item can increase sales of that item, but does that mean every restaurant should rely on images to sell their […]
In 2022, restaurant menus will place more emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual culinary forecast. The survey examines key foodservice industry trends across categories, including menu offerings, beverages, flavors, global inspirations, packaging / offsite trends, and macro- industry trends. Results from this year’s survey signal an increased focus on […]
Do you think what I think? We’ve all cooked a little more at home over the past couple of years, and maybe we’re ready to go beyond roast turkey or reheated ham for this year’s holiday meal. Consider a classic Vegas-themed menu that features samples from some of our most legendary restaurants. This could be […]
In this special edition of its 5 Things series, Food Management highlights five recent technological developments affecting the restaurant world. Here’s your list for today: Robotic kitchen to create famous chef’s branded bowl creations Related: 5 things: main school district asks students to pack brown bag due to possible labor issue Start-up Nommi and the […]