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FLAVOR TRENDS
 
Sideshows in the Spotlight
 
Sharing center plate these days is a wide array of tempting side dishes that shine on their own
 
By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan
 
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Flavor is Always in Season
 
Tie limited-time offers to seasonal ingredients for fresh-tasting items that set your menu apart
 
By Rita Negrete
 
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Power Pairings
 
Look to the fresh bounty of the season for flavors that complement center-plate proteins
 
By Karen Weisberg
 
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Flavor Expedition: Los Angeles
 
A new wave of casual cuisine shakes up this trendsetting town
 
By Gerry Ludwig
 
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Finely Chopped Flavor
 
Paying attention to the size and shape of produce cuts lets chefs dictate taste in every bite
 
By Katie Ayoub
 
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The Appeal of Pasta
 
The Italian staple, in all sizes, shapes and formulations, is seeing a resurgence on U.S. menus
 
By Priscilla Martel
 
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BEVERAGE TRENDS
 
Make It Pop
 
Chefs are harnessing carbonation’s power in new and old ways to liven up the bar
 
By Jack Robertiello
 
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DESSERT TRENDS
 
Fruit Affinities
 
Chefs add flavor complexity to fruit desserts with surprising ingredient combinations
 
By Katie Ayoub
 
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FLAVOR PARTNERS
 
Sparking Sales
 
Commodity groups get operators fired up though education, innovation and even promo bucks — all free of charge
 
By Karen Weisberg
 
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FLAVOR STRATEGIES
 
The Flavor of Success
 
Flavor-based promotions, tantalizing LTOs and repeat customers ensure survival of foodservice’s fittest
 
By Deb North
 
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The Sidelines
 
If you give supporting players a shot, they can make center plate shine
 
By Steve Schimoler
 
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Accounting for Taste
 
Smart chefs learn that a successful menu balances personal flavor preferences and mainstream appeal
 
By Deborah Grossman
 
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A Dozen Ways: Theres an App for That
 
Snacking, at-the-bar eating and happy hours are on the upswing, giving appetizers more appeal than ever
 
By Kathy Hayden
 
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IN EVERY ISSUE
 
Top Ten
 
Ways to Add Crunch
 
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Flavor in Action
 
Recent happenings in the world of flavor development
 
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Finishing Notes
 
Chefs reflect on the flavors, ideas and techniques currently inspiring their work
 
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