By Flavor & The Menu
January 14, 2022

1. 1“Salt crusting as a cooking method has become cool again and makes for a great dining room show. Salt-crusted anything has a lot of potential for more intensely flavored foods. Highlight items on the menu for being ‘salt-rich’ as a flavor differentiator.” —Chris Koetke
2. 2“Classic breakfast items—baked goods, pancakes, French toast—can be elevated with salted chocolate or salted citrus syrups.” —Liz Moskow
3. 3“Serving a selection of signature salts, like alderwood-smoked salt, Pinot Noir salt and espresso salt, is a great value-add to an upscale menu item, and could even be included in a small container with takeout orders. Or create a signature salted cream for drinks and desserts.” —Kathy Casey
4. 4“Highlight a Hawaiian Benedict with toasted rolls, avocado schmear, griddled Spam, poached eggs and hollandaise topped with a dash of black lava salt.” —Rob Corliss
5. 5“Elevate and differentiate Mexican- and Latin-inspired aguas frescas by adding chile-lime salt or smoked salt.” —Tony Pereyra