Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development

Meet one of the 12 chefs behind the winning menu concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2025
This Italian staple is finding renewed favor as a go-to carrier of flavor
Balancing artisanal and unhurried tradition with fresh energy
A recent spate of LTOs is infusing new excitement into the category
An on-the-ground report on this year’s most innovative offerings

Recipes

Spinning mac and cheese into signature opportunities
5 opportunities for menu innovation via pizza
Meet one of the 12 chefs behind the winning menu concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2025
The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time
Baked mash-ups, savory renditions and far-flung flavors

VIDEOS

Snacks are finding center-of-plate appeal
Introducing flavor-forward LTOs and new classics
Elevate your menus with minimal effort from your kitchen team
This fast casual’s focus on innovation drives growth
The 12 winning chefs and concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2025 are revealed

INSPIRATION from BEST of FLAVOR