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Are Wine-Drunk Cows the next culinary green trend?

Are Wine-Drunk Cows the next culinary green trend?

Most chefs pair a beef dish with a nice glass of red wine. Some Canadian ranchers are making it easy on cooks and diners — they’re putting the wine right into the meat. Last November Canadian cattle ranchers began feeding red wine to their herds, and the product has been met with thunderous applause from [...]

To follow fashion, or not?

To follow fashion, or not?

Trends come and go – from the catwalk to the culinary scene. So, how do you know which fashion waves to ride and which are just short-lived fads best avoided? There are a few things to consider… Firstly, look at whether the trend actually makes sense for your restaurant. If you mostly attract steak lovers [...]

Back in black

Back in black

It’s not only on the catwalk in the US, where inky hues are in vogue. It’s also being seen in what’s being plated up in New York – and the trend’s taking hold here. IN NEW YORK Black garlic. Pitch-black cloves add a touch of the dark side to the sheep’s milk ricotta, fava beans [...]

Lower-priced restaurants and menus are growing in popularity

Lower-priced restaurants and menus are growing in popularity

Many reports indicate that more people are visiting restaurants more frequently but that the average transaction per time is lower. International food festival franchise Taste goes to Amsterdam on June 24, offering fixed-price menus from top restaurants in an attempt to play off this trend. According to Visa, European spending rates are on an upward [...]