#food-trends

#food-trends

Chili's has gained significant popularity among Gen Z, with their social media content highlighting dishes like mozzarella sticks and extravagant burgers, which resonate with younger diners.

Sardines have a salty, rich flavor and a texture that allows for many versatile applications. That's great for people dipping their toes into the tinned fish world.

At the Japanese TokiDoki Burger in Minneapolis, burgers receive a 'fondue' upgrade with cheese sauce poured onto a sizzling cast iron platter. Diners swipe the burger through the hot cheese, creating an interactive dining experience that is visually engaging and delicious. Chef Yuichiro Matthew Kazama emphasized the importance of making something unique by placing cheese outside of the burger instead of inside. The concept has gained popularity across various locations, highlighting a new trend in cheeseburger innovation.

Americans collectively consume 1.4 billion chicken wings every year, with buffalo sauce being the overwhelmingly preferred flavor, showcasing its dominance in American snacking culture.

Seedless watermelons have dominated the market since the early 2000s, with 92 percent of all watermelons shipped from farms being seedless by 2014.

In its 2024 trend report, Yelp found a 1,121% increase in searches for 'Hugo Spritz' compared to the previous year.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream should be bright, vibrant, and somewhat fantastical, invoking a childlike pleasure reminiscent of trying foods that couldn't exist in nature.

Salt accentuates every flavor in a dish. In savory recipes, it's clear; without salt, there is no flavor. In caramel, a pinch of salt balances extreme sweetness, creating intense flavor.

District 7 Tavern's Royal Smith introduces a new coffeehouse in Roxbury, featuring classic coffee, teas, muffins, and breakfast pastries, with future brunch alcohol service planned.

Angel hair chocolate bars are a novel confection featuring a delightful combination of pistachio butter and pişmaniye, a traditional Turkish cotton candy, offering a unique texture experience.

Gravy triggers nostalgic food memories for Britons like little else, but its potential hasn't been much exploited on the modern menu until now.

"We've noticed quite a few restaurants attempting to mimic it, but there's just something uniquely special about the original that sets it apart."

Come this summer, Mommy Pai's will open in the 203 Mott Street location, the new takeout-only spot will be a 'Thai chicken fingers and tropical fruit drinks concept.'

Gale Street Inn's closure after 62 years reflects the changing dynamics of Chicago's restaurant scene, impacted by labor challenges and changing consumer preferences.

The introduction of Goldfish Awesome Sauce Flavored Crackers and the return of Spicy Dill Pickle illustrates a bold move by Goldfish to align with current flavor trends.

Panera's menu now features Italian Steak & Mozz, Italian Market Fresh Salad, and Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca, bringing a taste of Italy to summer for a limited time.

Pizza Hut's new limited-time Hut Lover's Pizzas collection features bold flavors including the Spicy Hawaiian Lover's Pizza, reflecting popular trends among pizza fans.

"We're seeing menu development timelines compressed from years to months... If a flavor or ingredient gets 10 million views on TikTok on Monday, we're getting calls from restaurant clients asking how to incorporate it by Wednesday."

Costco has a knack for spotting a food trend the moment it tips from niche to mainstream and then rolling out a tray that feeds half the neighborhood.

The blackening technique pioneered by Paul Prudhomme in the 1980s transformed how fish was cooked and popularized a cooking trend that remains notable today.

Hot honey has evolved from a simple condiment to a versatile flavoring for various food categories, making it a trendy choice for consumers.

Our new Adobo Ranch taps into this passion, giving fans a craveworthy way to customize their Chipotle order with a completely new flavor.

The Real Good Foods chicken enchiladas boast a high protein content with 31 grams per serving, featuring unique chicken and cheese tortillas for added nutrition.

Donuts themed weed edibles are emerging as a playful and flavorful option, combining the beloved pastry with cannabis culture for a new trend in edibles.

"Peaches (and nectarines) are one of the best fruits to incorporate into savory dishes."

This spring, Dubai chocolate officially made its way into the mainstream, appearing as a cookie at Crumbl, a shake at Shake Shack, a chocolate bar at Trader Joe's, a donut at Krispy Kreme, and a returning latte flavor at Dunkin'.

The peculiarities of food trends are largely reflective of humanity's habitual embrace of the odd, as some trends come and go, while others defy logic.

Ah, a true classic! But hey, classics can always be improved upon. Take it from Lifestyle and Entertainment Senior Editor Samantha Darby, who has the best hack for grown-up treat time: "I personally am obsessed with the Outshine Pineapple Fruit Bars, and sometimes I like to dip them in rum at the pool. They also have a pina colada version, if you really want to make it a party."

"The pickle lemonade started as a lark," said Amy Alarcon, the chain's vice president of culinary innovation. But its hydration benefits in a test kitchen weren't lost on the team, and "it was really good."