Bites & Sips
Bites & Sips: Carrot Glow Ups and Butter Gets Even Better Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentCarrot juice finds a welcome spot on the...
Bites & Sips: Just Around the Vend Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentWith 1,000-plus units and counting,...
Bites & Sips: It’s (Restaurant) Show Time Fresh finds from the industry’s largest event
Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentAt the National Restaurant Association...
Bites & Sips: Inspiration From the Winter FancyFaire Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Among the more notable categories at this year’s...
Bites and Sips: Spamming the Market, Plus Edible Beer Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Spam takes a classy turn at Chicago restaurant Wake ‘N Bacon, where it’s served in a split Hawaiian...
Bites and Sips: Protein-Packed Coffee and Regional Specialties Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Across the coffee category, operators are...
Bites and Sips: Pop-Tarts Pop Up and Salads Size Up Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Crumbl’s Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie was one of the first in a recent spate of items that either...
Bites and Sips: Summer of Pickles and Promos Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
To celebrate National Pickle Month, Sonic Drive-In embraced the power of pickles with its Big Dill...
Bites and Sips: NRA Show Edition An on-the-ground report on this year’s most innovative offerings
TBD Credit: TBD Seasoned attendees understand that...
Bites and Sips: Flights of Fancy and Pigment Panache Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Operators are thinking beyond wine and beer...
Bites and Sips: Chicken Steps Up, Lavender Dreams On Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Birdcall’s limited-time Crispy Chicken Shawarma eschews the usual lamb and pita wrap, opting instead...
Bites and Sips: Lion’s Mane Mania and Churro Fever Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
The hearty texture and umami-rich, seafood-like flavor of lion’s mane mushrooms make it an ideal...
Bites and Sips: Curd Zeitgeist, “Split Gs” and Tallow’s Turnaround Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Amid its TikTok buzz, cottage cheese is cropping up on menus, whether incorporated into a dish, as...










