Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development
Picture for Salt of the Earth: Patagonian Sea Salt
Sea salt from South America brings a singular terroir (or in this case, “merroir”) to any dish.
Picture for A Flavor Discovery, Part 1
Global flavors, ingredients and menu concepts inspire modern menu development
Picture for Pulp Fiction: Cacao Fruit
According to a 2023 study by Datassential, menu mentions of cacao have increased 11 percent in the past four years.
Picture for Tearing Up: Mastic Tears
For millennia, mastic trees have been harvested for their resin, which can be used as a spice, chewing gum and digestive aid.
Picture for Morning Inspiration: Rösti
Savory, cheesy, crispy rösti offers all-day menu inspiration.
Picture for Crazy for Caraway: Kümmel Liqueur
With an herbaceous flavor profile, caraway seeds are an ideal ingredient for more nuanced cocktails and liqueurs.
Picture for In a Nutshell: Baru Nut
Technically a legume, the baru nut has long been a popular snack in Brazil, but is still an untapped ingredient stateside
Picture for Oeuf the Charts: Oeuf Mayonnaise
The plating and strict adherence to basic ingredients make oeuf mayonnaise a French bistro favorite