EXPLORING WEST AFRICAN CUISINE
As high-profile ambassadors for the cuisines of Ghana, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria and other West African countries showcase their signature ingredients, flavors and dishes in traditional and eclectic formats, interest in the foods of this region is catching fire across America. …
TALLOW’S RENAISSANCE
Fat is back as the nutrition pendulum swings in its favor. And tallow, the luscious ingredient produced from rendered beef fat, is a fat enjoying a particular culinary resurgence thanks in part, perhaps, to a rebellious reaction to the unrelenting attention on plant-forward eating. …
VIETNAMESE CAFÉ VIBES
Vietnam’s vibrant coffee culture is making inroads in the U.S., with cafés like Seattle’s Hello Em and Càphê Roasters in Philadelphia introducing consumers to classic and craveable offerings from the Southeast Asian nation. …
MODERN DRESSINGS MOVE IN
Salads are reclaiming their position on modern menus, no longer taking a backseat to bowls but applying lessons learned from the competition about nuanced flavor-building techniques. …
HOMING IN ON HAWAII
The diverse and complex culinary narrative of our nation’s 50th state is making moves across the mainland as Hawaii-inspired fare brings a welcome breath of aloha spirit to menus. …
MSG MOMENTUM
MSG is poised for a major revival thanks to new research and the swelling ranks of ardent champions who embrace its umami-boosting properties. …
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TORTILLA
Moving from muted background player to star performer, the tortilla is enjoying a long-overdue spotlight as attention is paid to its flavor and texture characteristics, looking beyond its fundamental capability to carry craveable fillings. …
DIVING INTO SCANDI CAFÉ CULTURE
In Sweden, the word “fika” defines the act of sitting with friends, family or colleagues, enjoying a coffee or tea with something sweet or savory on the side. In the U.S., Scandinavian-inspired bars and cafés are bringing this concept to life. …
MEXICAN BEVERAGE BOOM
When it comes to contemporary beverage innovation, Mexican-inspired creations are a surefire bet. American consumers provide a ready fan base, demonstrating a passionate following for everything from modernized margaritas to newer discoveries like mangonada and horchata. …
CINNAMON SURPRISES
Cinnamon’s warm and comforting profile makes it a trusted favorite, but its familiarity may have inhibited its culinary potential, until now. Cinnamon is poised to break big beyond expected sweet-centric builds and make major menu moves. …
