Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development - Flavor & The Menu https://www.getflavor.com/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:44:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 KC Flavor Champion: Ryan Manning https://www.getflavor.com/kc-flavor-champion-ryan-manning/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:19:34 +0000 https://www.getflavor.com/?p=70315 Reimagining an iconic brunch beverage that sips light but hits with savory snap

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]]> Why Customization Is King https://www.getflavor.com/why-customization-is-king/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:53:52 +0000 https://www.getflavor.com/?p=70181 5 ways to help guests tailor their dining experience

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]]> Lemonade Levels Up https://www.getflavor.com/lemonade-levels-up/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:42:28 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=69408 Featuring nuanced flavors, bright colors and chewy textures

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]]> Getting to Know “Q” https://www.getflavor.com/getting-to-know-q/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:25:41 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68286 Chewy, bouncy and full of playful elasticity

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]]> Rising to the Flavor Forefront https://www.getflavor.com/rising-to-the-flavor-forefront/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:15 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68271 Announcing the 13 winning chefs and concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2026

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]]> Slaw Moves From Basic Side to Menu Superstar https://www.getflavor.com/slaw-moves-from-basic-side-to-menu-superstar/ Wed, 13 May 2026 00:14:54 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68223 Exploring global flourishes and fresh applications

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]]> Why Pancakes Are a Passport to Global Flavor https://www.getflavor.com/why-pancakes-are-a-passport-to-global-flavor/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:58:03 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68145 Incorporating signature ingredients from across the world

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]]> Bites & Sips: “Boy kibble,” Tacomakase and S’more https://www.getflavor.com/bites-sips-boy-kibble-tacomakase-and-smore/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:24:25 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68159 Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

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]]> State of the Plate: Why Late Night Is a Sleeper Hit https://www.getflavor.com/state-of-the-plate-why-late-night-is-a-sleeper-hit/ Mon, 04 May 2026 00:32:08 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68068 Clever menus and special promos are boosting the after-hours daypart

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]]> Bold, Rich and Impossible to Resist https://www.getflavor.com/bold-rich-and-impossible-to-resist/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:41:58 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68034 Kitchen Collaborative 2026 celebrates the many ways craveability lifts dishes to the next level

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]]> Where the Wild Drinks Are https://www.getflavor.com/where-the-wild-drinks-are/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:34:09 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68021 Herbs, fungi, roots and more enlivening the beverage space

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]]> Rip, Tear and Pull-Apart Breads https://www.getflavor.com/rip-tear-and-pull-apart-breads/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:06:37 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67966 Menuing four fun, interactive styles

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]]> Generation Next: Bringing an Industry Edge to Culinary School https://www.getflavor.com/generation-next-bringing-an-industry-edge-to-culinary-school/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:07:18 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67921 The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time

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]]> Rise Above https://www.getflavor.com/rise-above/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:44:21 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=68805 Elevate sandwich offerings with two beloved bread brands

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]]> The Basics of GLP-1 Menu Innovation https://www.getflavor.com/the-basics-of-glp-1-menu-innovation/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:17:18 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67797 Understanding the flavor cravings of GLP-1 Guests

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]]> How GLP-1s Are Transforming Modern Menus https://www.getflavor.com/how-glp-1s-are-transforming-modern-menus/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:39:03 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67670 Inside this growing population, their appetites and taste preferences

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]]> The Future of Restaurants, According to Gen Z https://www.getflavor.com/the-future-of-restaurants-according-to-gen-z/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:06 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67534 The CA ProStart Cup offers a peek into the foodservice of tomorrow

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]]> What Unfolds When Clever Meets Culinary https://www.getflavor.com/what-unfolds-when-clever-meets-culinary/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:23:03 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67563 The pursuit of new flavor frontiers continues in Kitchen Collaborative 2026

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]]> Cracking the Code for Unexpected Crunch https://www.getflavor.com/cracking-the-code-for-unexpected-crunch/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:35:41 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67550 Contemporary twists on crispy textures, from dips to desserts

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]]> Why Mac and Cheese Is Ready for Reinvention https://www.getflavor.com/why-mac-and-cheese-is-ready-for-reinvention/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:39 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67456 Tapping new noodles, flavor-packed sauces and global ingredients

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]]> The Refined Allure of a Creamy Mouthfeel https://www.getflavor.com/the-refined-allure-of-a-creamy-mouthfeel/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:38:50 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67490 New ways to create the familiar texture

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]]> Kitchen Collaborative: Let the Games Begin! https://www.getflavor.com/kitchen-collaborative-let-the-games-begin/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:20:37 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67424 The 2026 iteration of the popular menu ideation program is officially underway.

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]]> Roasted, Toasted and Smoky Sips https://www.getflavor.com/roasted-toasted-and-smoky-sips/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:48:31 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67414 Tapping depth of flavor beyond the usual spirits

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]]> The Art of the Schiacciata https://www.getflavor.com/the-art-of-the-schiacciata/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:52:28 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67372 5 ways to ride the Italian sandwich wave

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]]> Generation Next: Across the World for a Sweeter Beginning https://www.getflavor.com/generation-next-across-the-world-for-a-sweeter-beginning/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:11:47 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67244 The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time

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]]> Modernizing Five Classic Dips https://www.getflavor.com/modernizing-five-classic-dips/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:30:21 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67216 Easy upgrades to enhance the dipping experience

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]]> Beyond the Skyline: Dubai’s Flavor Story https://www.getflavor.com/beyond-the-skyline-dubais-flavor-story/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:04:19 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=67050 Kitchen Collaborative 2025 winners reflect on the markets, meals and moments that shaped their unforgettable trip.

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]]> Bites & Sips: Inspiration From the Winter FancyFaire https://www.getflavor.com/bites-sips-inspiration-from-the-winter-fancyfaire/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:27:15 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=66897 Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

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]]> 7 Semifinalists in 7 Dishes https://www.getflavor.com/7-semifinalists-in-7-dishes/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:23:53 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=66884 Highlighting exceptional menu concepts from the James Beard Awards field

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]]> Fueling Future Menu Moves https://www.getflavor.com/fueling-future-menu-moves/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:58:40 +0000 https://newflavor.server34.packawhallop.com/?p=66833 Chefs gear up for the creative culinary challenges of Kitchen Collaborative 2026

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