July-August 2019
Stories in this Issue
Flavor Playlist: Neri Giachini
Neri Giachini is the head gaucho chef and director of operations for Fogo de Chão churrascaria, a Brazilian steakhouse based in Plano, Texas
Protein
Signature Flavor: Crazy for Carnitas
Aussie Lamb Carnitas Tacos with habanero cabbage and roasted peanuts, using pasture-raised leg of lamb
Global | Ingredients
10 Flavor Builders: Taste of Asia
Bold condiments from this global hotspot serve as high-impact ingredients
Ciao Italia!
A culinary adventure abroad inspires with flavor and tradition
Protein
Making Protein Count
Sourcing quality products with a great story offers a rich menu narrative
Ingredients
Flavor Trifecta: Alejandro Benes
Alejandro Benes is the director of culinary development for Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, an American concept based in Westlake Village, Calif.
Meatless
Flavor Takeaway: Plant-based Protein
Consumer data from a recent Datassential survey reinforces the importance of strategies around plant-forward and functional foods on menus today
Beef | Pork | Poultry | Seafood
Burger Trends for Modern Menus
Serious innovation helps keep this category in the zeitgeist
Ingredients
Flavor Watch: Sticky-sweet Umami
We’ve got our eye on miso caramel, which takes the salty-sweet win and introduces a craveable element of umami
New Plant-based Hero
Offering chefs new options for today’s healthy menu demands
Flavor in Focus: Toast Takes Off
Chefs are demonstrating next-level opportunities with toast
Inspire the Next Generation
7 menu ideas featuring a fresh, creative use of peanuts
10 Beverage Upgrades | Beverage
10 Beverage Builders: Fruit-forward Beverages
Look to fruit to sweeten, brighten, lighten and enhance your beverage program
Flavor ROI: Coming Online
Planting web-only menu items to attract more guests
Ingredients | Meatless
Plant Power
Functional ingredients find a mainstream home in plant-forward burgers
Street-level Trends
Flavor Expedition 2019: Part Two
Classic ingredients enjoy flavor-forward new treatments
Welcome to the new issue
Welcome to the July-August 2019 issue from Cathy Holley
Keeping It Friendly
Pairing pasta with Asian flavors is a growing trend that ensures a comfort level while delivering some of the hottest flavors in foodservice today
Flavor Postcard: Australia part 2
This is our second postcard from Australia, a country that boasts a food culture of global mash-ups and diners with similar tastes to the American consumer.
Lighten Up
Two trending flavors capture summer in a glass. Both Monin Lime and Coconut Concentrated Flavor help elevate beverage and culinary menu development with nuanced, natural and on-trend profiles