Last year was the year of the cupcakes and pretzel buns. What do you think is in store for us this year, when it comes to food?
Locally Sourced Everything
Americans are now gearing towards buying food that are locally produced. Restaurants are now sourcing local suppliers from meats to vegetables.
Vegans on Mainstream
Majority of the American will still adore meat but the vegan movement is finally catching up. More restaurants will offer vegan dishes. Restaurants are making this move to avoid being "vetoed" because they do not have anything vegan on the menu.
Healthier Options for Kids
Parents are speaking up and they want healthier food for their kids. Restaurants are now offering baked fries instead of French fries. They will also start to offer fruits.
Gluten Free Revolution
We all thought that this was just a fad, but it seems that the gluten-free diet is here to stay. More and more restaurants are offering gluten free menus such as pasta noodles from buckwheat and other grains.
Going Nuts for Nuts
The year 2014 is the year of the nuts. It is a great source of protein and is one of the healthiest snack available.
High-Quality Pizza
Cheap with low-quality pizza will not cut it anymore. This year, new flavored, gourmet pizza will become more popular.
Mashup dishes
Innovation is the name of the game to make it in the food industry this year. Food that is new and exciting will definitely be a hit. Pizza dessert, anyone?
Umami
People are always looking for something new - something they've never tried before. That is what the Umami Burger, an L.A. based franchise chain, is offering to their customers. Don't be surprised if other restaurants will soon join in the fun of offering Umami in their menu.
Chicken Wings
Sometimes, the basic is still the best option. The year of 2014 is going to be the Year of the Chicken Wings as this will not just be a "bar food" anymore.
