The 109 hottest food trends in 2018

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Intrigating spices and experimental kitchens with old grains and new DIY foods, 2019 was a huge year for food trends. In 2019, the National Restaurant Association published itsWhat are the 2019 hot culinary forecastsAnd there were definitely some things to take note of.

The National Restaurant Association has compiled the data by monitoring 700 members of the US Culinary Federation in 2018 and asking them to note more than 100 points following the "hot trend" of 2019 "" News of yesterday " or "perennial favorites", respectively. Take a look at what they have judged the main trends in 2019 food and see how many of them have tried this year.

Top 10 trends for 2019

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These are the top 10 trends that have been released above their tendency colleagues on the 11 categories of the National Restaurant Association selected for their report.

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Cannabis / Drinks Infused CBD

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Nearly 77% of the chiefs interviewed for this report rank cannabis /CBD infused drinks As Trend # 1 for 2019. Given the growing number of cannabis-based beverage companies and even brands such as Pepsi would have explored the idea of ​​launching drinks from the CBD, it's not a Surprise, this craze took over.

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Food Cannabis / CBD-Infused

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What is a drink based on cannabis without an infused food CBD to go with it? A 76% of 96% of the surveyed leaders typed this tendency to the second most popular fashion of the year.

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Zero-waste kitchen

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It's officially cool to beConscious of eco. This trend involves transforming remnants of food, damaged products andLeftovers In culinary delights, which means that the leaders take a second look at the articles they destroyed in the past. For example, some culinary advantages use coffee mills to savor the homemade ice cream and the presentation of cabbage butts in pleasant swirls.

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Globally inspired breakfast dishes

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Although waffles and omelettes are always accepted, breakfast foods, globally inspired breakfast items had their chance to shine.Shakshuka-A poached egg dish made with tomatoes and spices from North Africa - becomes more and more popular in premises like Los Angeles and New York and has been a success in 2019.

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Global flavors in children's meals

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The little ones like to experiment with new foods and flavors too. Eat, such as Falafel, dumplings and hummus, become more and more popular with kiddos.

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Hyper-local

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While local ingredients have tended for years, many restaurants have chosen to become hyper-local in 2019, which means they develop products in their own gardens.

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New meat cups

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Traditional cuts such as ribeye, T-OS and nets are officially one thing from the past. Now, everything is about thetenderness in the shoulderoyster steak,Vegas band steak, andMerlot Coupe.

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Cooking centered / vegetable Veggie / vegetable

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Who said that vegetables are only for vegetarians? Increased interest inHeavy cuisine Veggie I showed that even the carnivores we can not wait for Chowler on greens.

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Fast and casual concepts

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Are you looking for a balance between the refined dining room and occasional catering? That's it.Casual Chef Casual Dinner Provides opportunities for creating signature meals in more relaxed settings, while consumers get quality foods superior to those of a casual restaurant, prepared by estimated leaders and competitive prices. DenserLocal pizzeriaFor example, is operated by Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, winner of the James Beach Award.

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Craft / Artisan / Spirits Fabricated locally

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The food is not the only thing that remained local in 2019. Locally produced spirits, as well as wine and beer, were also more and more popular.

Top Tease trends for children in 2019

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Food trends are not just for adults! There were also notable trend leaders identified in children's meals.

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Global flavors in children's meals

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If you have not yet received the index, the global foods were wherever you turned in 2019 - including on the plates of your children. Prepare to introduce your little ones to beloved ethnic staples such as Tacos, Teriyaki andSushi.

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Gastronomic items in children's meals

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The child's kitchen clips include Mac fries and cheeses and fries, but in 2019, small meals have got an upgrade. For example, the Mac lobster and the cheese and pizza surmounted by Sriracha have made an appearance for the size of the pint.

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Healthy children's meal

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Happy meals can be one ofThe most popular fast food supposition items of all timeBut 2019 was the year for healthy dishes for children.

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Whole grain items in children's meals

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Who said that whole grains are only for adults? Including foods like brown rice and quinoa in children's meals was a popular trend in 2019.

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Sliders / Mini-Burgers Meals Kids'

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Burger sliders have been very popular among adults for years, but now the narrowed eats hit the pint of size. How do we simply think of giving tiny burgers to tiny people? It seems like a perfect match!

The Top Snacks / Candy Trends in 2019

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Soft! Americans love their sugar, and now the leaders are even to find more creative ways to use it.

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Thai rolled with ice cream

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We have already been put in place with Thai-rolled ice cream, and apparently, it is around Coller 2019. In fact, it is actually a trend on the rise. No complaints here!

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Non-Traditional Filled Donuts

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We can never remember a moment when donuts are not on the trend. But 2019 was specifically all about non-traditional thickets, such as yuzu curd milk, and espresso cardamom.

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Chocolate

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As for the candies go, it is almost impossible to remember a moment when chocolate was not trendy, but in 2019 the chefs were particularly interestedChocolate Origin Manager and new flavors of gentle stuff.

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Injectra Chips

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These chips are made from pieces of ethiopian flat bread called Injera. They are packed Flavor and airy still crisp, which means that they are essentially the ideal sugary snack.

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Artisan / House-Made Ice Cream

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As beloved like a pint ofBen & Jerry East, there is something special ice cream that is homemade as opposed to the mass produced. Good thing the artisanal substance is always fashionable!

Top Produce Trends in 2019

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Produce sounds like a boring category, but that does not mean it's not ripe for change. There were many specific herbs, fruits and vegetables that shook the alley of the products this year.

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Uncommon Herbs

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Of course, you are well aware of the coriander, parsley and thyme, but did you hear about chervil, drip, melice and papalo? By the end of 2019, you will know everything about "em.

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Locally produce

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Buy bananas from South America and Mexico lawyers is a thing of the past. In 2019, local products made fury.

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Precure imperfect / ugly

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Who said your food must always be worthy of Instagram? In fact, the ugly products makes a case for himself in 2019, and we could not be more psyched about it. Bring on the bizarre carrots prospective!

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Exotic fruits

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Flash News: apples, bananas, etc. are quite boring. These days, it is all about exotic fruits such as the Rambutan, fruit of the dragon, paw paw, and guava.

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superfruits

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Superfruits are designated as such because they have a myriad of health benefits, and in addition to blueberries, strawberries and kiwis, we can now countAcai, Berries of Goji and Mangoustans as part of the extra-nutrient group.

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Top Trends in 2019

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You have probably seen many of these trendy dishes on the restaurant throughout the country this year.

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Globably-inspired breakfast

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Breakfast does not work simply include an egg and ingurgant toast. Thanks to an increased general interest in foods from all over the world, popular breakfast choices in 2019 included pancakes and Kielbasa.

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CARB plant substitutes

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We saw the emergence ofChou-flower riceAnd zodles (zucchini noodles) already, but there was more veggie alcaws substitute this year, this trend was on the rise.

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Food Food Rue-Inspired

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There is a time and a place to eat well, but in 2019, the basic street food like tempura, tacos, kebabs and dumplings reigned supreme.

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Katsu Sando

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This Japanese Escalope sandwich (usually high popularity pork probably reaches in 2019 thanks to social media applications like Instagram. This fashionable food photography certainly well!

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Made House / Craftsman Pickles

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In addition to homemade condiments, homemade pickles have also been great this year. Call us crazy, but hamburgers in the form of 2019 to be particularly delicious with a couple of these spears through their side.

Top condiments trending in 2019

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It's not just the food you eat, but what you are by sprawling on top of it and plunging it into. These are the top condiment trends we saw in 2019.

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House-Made Condiments

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Condiments As Manufactured Ketchup House, Mustard and Mayonnaise gave Heinz a race for their money in 2019.

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Condiments North Africa

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Who needs ketchup when you can add flavor to your meal with things like Dukkah, Zhug, Harissa and Ras El Hanout? These and other North African condiments were on demand in 2019.

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Shichimi Spice / Powder

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This spicy powder assortment of peppers and other dried seasonings has long been popular in Japan (where it is native to), but made the name for itself in America in 2019. It is particularly tasty when it is added to the Soup with noodles.

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Gochujang

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Also known as Red-Pepper Korean paste, this condiment is fast enough. Use it to add a breath of flavor to marinades for meat dishes, soaking sauces, or drill the stews or soups.

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Berber

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This mixture of Ethiopian spices, which generally contains a combination of pepper peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, korarima, street, ajwain, nigella and fenugreek, is ideal for mixing in stews or fries. You can also escape in hamburgers or meatballs.

Trends in global flavors in 2019

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You are no longer restricted to Italian and Chinese food. Discover other countries that dominate the restaurant scene.

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North African cuisine

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The North African dishes that were in favor of 2019 included Fuul-a Fava HEIGE RAGEUROUT who is served in Egypt and Tajines, salaried stews at the height of popular popular in Morocco and Algeria.

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West African cuisine

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Africa strikes again! The West African favorites include Superkanja, a Gombo Gombo stew and Eddoe, a root vegetable soup made with meat or Fish from Liberia.

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Peruvian cuisine

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You probably know a little familiarization with Brazilian cuisine and over the year 2019, you have had to know the neighbor's food in Brazil-Peru - too.

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Ethiopian cuisine / Eritrean

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We have already mentioned the growing interest in Ethiopian exports Berbre and Injera. It is therefore that the general cuisine of the African nation is becoming more and more popular.

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Philippine cuisine

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Not familiar with the Philippine cuisine? By the end of 2019, you will say, "Pass the pancit!"

Top grain / pasta trends in 2019

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Grains are often the basis of many meals. Find out which trendy seeds will replace thatrice on your plate.

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Grains and seeds rich in protein

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If you are looking forlosing weight, you will be relieved to knowGrains rich in protein-What is it away from the belly, the fats are still popular. To start a start of the head, store on Hemp, Chia, Quinoa and Lin.

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Noodles and non-wheat pasta

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Non-wheat noodles such as quinoa, rice and buckwheat (like Soba noodles) generally have fewer calories than wheat pasta, so that they are trendy in 2019 is a great news for those who seek to lose weight.

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Old grains

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As their name suggests, old cereals such as Kamut, spelled, Amaranth and Lupine have been around for thousands of years, but they have succeeded in 2019.

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Savory Granola

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Under the impression thatgranola can only be soft? Reflect again! The tasty options made with foods such as oats, fennel seeds and cayenne pepper were well loved in 2019.

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Teff

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This grain, which is from Africa, is about the size of a poppy seed. It also comes to a variety of colors and has a earthy flavor. The best part? TEFF is packed with 100-gram proteins serving packs of nearly 4 grams of muscle nutrient.

Top Protein Trends in 2019

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Everyone loves the protein, but what forms of the Macronutrian are particularly interesting for the chiefs? To find.

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New meat cups

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You probably heard about a New York band steak, but what about a vegas strip steak? This is just one of the new popular meat cups in 2019. Other new cuts upwards include tender shoulder, oyster steak and Merlot Cup.

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Herbal sausages and burgers

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Vegetarians and vegans will be happy to know thatHerbal burgers were about to be a tendency to hot food, and if you take a look at the alley of frozen food in the supermarket, you will see tons of delicious options now.

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Meat and seafood locally

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Not only locally protected protein sources make you feel good, they are also better for the environment.

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Sustainable seafood

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With a growing concern of the environment, it should not surprise that sustainable seafood is planned as a hot trend in 2019.

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Heritage breed meat

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Heritage breeds are traditional livestock breeds that were raised by farmers from the past and 2019 was the year of heritage meat. In other words, prepare for some Berkshire Duroc and Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork.

Top Trends of non-alcoholic beverages in 2019

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How will you hydrate? These fashionable drinks are worth the sip.

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Cannabis / Drinks Infused CBD

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According to the chiefs that provided comments for this report, the brewer of CBD foods could create unique cooking opportunities and potential new markets for experiential restoration opportunities.

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Gazoz

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This may have been the summer ofWhite clawBut this non-alcoholic spritzer of Israel also had a serious moment in 2019.

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Coffee / Roasted Coffee House

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Step aside,Starbucks! The artisanal café was popular in 2019.

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Nitrogen / cold coffee

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What started as a trend in hipsters won a ton of traction in 2019.

Top Trends of Alcoholic Beverages in 2019

Vodka shots
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These are the creative means you have in 2019 and probably in 2020.

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Craft / Artisan / Spirits Fabricated locally

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Not only locally produced crafts have their respective local economies, but they tend to cost less than a beer imported from Japan or wine from France.

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Drinks on the barrel on site

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By sticking with the local theme, old barrel drinks designed in restaurants or breweries where they are sold were favorable in 2019.

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Culinary cocktails

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What is a culinary cocktail, do you ask? Think of salty libations, herbal and drinks infused drinks with fresh ingredients.

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Spirits / wine / beer produced locally

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Another local FAD that was up in 2019! This trend proves that the distillers are not the only ones to free themselves from the spirits locally. Wine and beer brewers wear the tendency themselves.

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Rosé cider

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This trend, which was popular in 2019, combines the unofficial wine of summer with a beloved autumn drink.

Trends in restaurant concepts in 2019

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Have you ever noticed that a smoothie couple opens in your city throughout the same period? This is because there are some restoration concepts that avoid every year. This is what was popular in 2019.

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Casual casual concepts

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Chef-drive fast casual restaurants mainly take the best things about refined restaurants and the benefits of a casual restaurant and combine them. The best part? Guests are expertly prepared with high quality low quality food.

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Temporary pop-up restaurants

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2019 was the year pop-up restaurants. Many even even had themes like the temporary saved by the Bell Resarery in Los Angeles and the Coffee Coffee Celee House Central Central House appeared in New York.

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Commissioners

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This refers to a shared commercial kitchen area. Think about it as work, but for chefs!

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Small plate menus

Tapas
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Why order a large meal when you can order several small plates? Small plates menus and restaurant concepts were very popular in 2019.

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Catering rooms

Food halls
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Food aisles, composed of several different restaurants serving all kinds of dishes, jumped everywhere from New York to Los Angeles in 2019.

Top Trends Culinary Concepts in 2019

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These trendy items were spotted on restaurant menus across the country in 2019.

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Food Cannabis / CBD-Infused

Cannabis infused pizza

Whether in food or drinks, cannabis and infused people of CBD were almost wherever you watched in 2019.

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Zero-waste kitchen

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This trend is to create a high kitchen with food remains - remember to use shrimp shells to stock or transform strawberry tops into a simple syrup.

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Hyper-local

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Hyper-premises restaurants are the ones that have their own gardens and / or whips objects made at home as condiments, spirits and more.

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VEGGIE cooking cooking

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The cooking in front of vegetables had a major moment in 2019, which was reinforced by the fact that even lovers of meat were looking for ways to become their consumption of vegetables.

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Natural Ingredients / Clean Menus

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This is another example of a healthy trend that was popular in 2019. The use of natural ingredients means cooking with unprocessed foods that have not been loaded with artificial dyes, added sugars or more unhealthy substances.


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