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Cheese Stands Alone

Cheese, in author Clifton Fadiman’s immortal phrase, is

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Savoring Flavor

Flavor trends and business-building strategies
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Playing up PRODUCE

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With fruit and vegetable consumption headlining nutrition policy, chains are putting produce to work

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CHILD'S PLAY Means S

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Commodity boards can help build a menu and message around kids’ meals that are both fun and good for them

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Flavors of the ARAB

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Healthful ingredients with intriguing tastes define cuisines of desert oases and Mediterranean shores

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Stews The World Over

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Inspiration for slow-cooked flavor and technique has roots in diverse global cuisines

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A Dozen Ways to Play

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Special behind-the-scenes ingredients are what make menu signatures

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A PLACE On the Menu

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For national chains, catering to regional tastes across the country can be a tough but rewarding job

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PROOF Positive

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Develop a list of no- and low-alcohol libations to ensure a drink menu that serves every guest

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Looking Back MOVING

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Drawing on classic recipes and heritage ingredients, a new breed of chefs reinvigorate regional-American cuisine

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BEER & WINE Join the

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It’s taken awhile, but creative bartenders finally recognize that beer and wine are ready to take their turn in the cocktail renaissance.

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SWEET Deals

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Whether shareable, seasonal or smaller in size, fun and creative dessert-sales strategies abound

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The Flavor Mission: The evolution of flavor in the foodservice industry is driven by creative menu development and the trends established by diners with their flavor choices. Quality restaurants are Flavor Distribution Points. We are committed to providing menu development concepts and flavor trends to top chefs and menu planners. Making certain that menu evolution is served for the interests of diners and developers alike. Finding the words to convey the flavor inspiration for dishes from around the world is a challenge. We have spent years working with writers and top chefs and researching flavor trends to bring to light concepts and ideas aimed at evolving menu development and recipe creation. Browse these pages and read articles focused on flavor spanning years of publication. You will find cutting-edge information about ingredients for main dishes, side dishes, desserts and beverages. We hope you enjoy the information you find here and that it helps you to be better prepared in your quest to create appealing menu items.We welcome comments and ideas from our audience. The development of and evolution of flavor for menu development is a group effort, driven by a culture in pursuit of perfection.

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