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FLAVOR FOCUS: PROTEIN
 
Protein: Front & Center
 
From surf to turf and beyond, a primer on how to maximize protein flavors in menu development

 
By Deb North
 
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FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS
 
Steak is From Mars, Chocolate is from Venus
 
Steak is From Mars, Chocolate is from Venus
New data on gender and dining preferences will help menu developers appeal to both sexes
 
By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan
 
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Seafood: A Rising Tide
 
Offering great variety and exceptional menu versatility, seafood captures more dining dollars
 
By Darren Tristano
 
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Flavor on the Road
 
Enjoying umami overload in a Canadian culinary mecca

 
By Steve Schimoler
 
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Dessert on Ice
 
Creative pastry chefs, inspiring ingredients and brisk sales prove frozen desserts are cooler than ever
 
By Priscilla Martel
 
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Bringing Beer to the Table
 
Pairing beer with food brings an untapped flavor partner from behind the bar, at a premium profit for operators
 
By Stephen Beaumont
 
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Soaking in Tropical Flavors
 
Warmer weather, an influx of tropical fruits and a taste for all things Latin make rum drinks the next wave on the bar scene
 
By Felix Caulfield
 
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FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES
 
Proprietary Flavors
 
As more concepts rely on signature sauces, spice blends and other flavor boosters, outside flavor experts are becoming vital partners in restaurant kitchens

 
By Joan Lang
 
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Noodling Around Asia
 
Building on pasta’s appeal, savvy operators are adding plenty of Asian-inspired noodle dishes to menus, creating best-sellers in the process

 
By Chef Robert Danhi, CHE, CCP
 
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