Ethnic cuisines are a popular part of American menus. Lately, one can see more Mediterranean, Indian and Caribbean foods appearing in restaurants. They are ready to take their place in the restaurant spotlight.
In a cost-conscious environment, restaurant operators are using sauces and seasonings to bring new flavor profiles to their usual dishes. While traditional sauces, such as barbecue, gravy and mayonnaise, are still popular, chefs are creating new, signature flavors that sometimes include ethnic ingredients.
Canada's growing Asian population is exerting a powerful influence on the nation's dietary trends, from eating more fruit to consuming less beef, according to a newly released market study.
Smoke flavors, sweeteners, tangy acidifiers and regionally characteristic seasonings make barbecue one of America’s favorite flavoring systems. This article, from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), explains the “mystery” of barbecue.
Hispanics represent the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. The implications for anyone aligned with the foodservice or retail food industry are clear—understand Hispanic consumers’ preferences, attitudes and needstates, or risk losing their business.
African cuisine is complex, as the area encompasses close to 60 countries, each with its own take on regional foods. Street food is an important part of African culture, with people eating everything from soups, barbecue, kebabs, sandwiches and snacks, while on the go.
More than 15,000 food professionals found themselves in New Orleans for the 2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, held June 11–14, when 900 exhibitors gathered to show their latest products and innovations.
Garlic is a fascinating spice. It plays a subtle, supporting role in countless dishes around the world--dishes that would not be called “garlicky,” but in which garlic’s presence is certainly essential.
Anyone who has dined at a trendy American restaurant or one of the increasingly popular ethnic eateries is no stranger to the dazzling display of spice-laden condiments available these days.
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