Recently, in the Show Daily, the National Restaurant Association published their list of the Top 10 Trends and here they are:
1. Locally sourced meats and seafood
2. Locally grown produce
3. Environmental sustainability
4. Healthful kids’ meals
5. Gluten-free cuisine
6. Hyper-local sourcing
7. Children’s nutrition
8. Non-wheat noodles/pasta (eg. quinoa, rice, buckwheat)
9. Sustainable seafood
10. Farm/estate branded items
So, what are the top trends in your area? Does your menu reflect local trends and the brand positioning you have for your restaurant?
And, finally….do the tabletop items you’ve chosen reinforce that branding position, as well? A great guest experience requires a well thought out tabletop.
