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The 10 most-loved menu stories this year
See what menu stories struck a chord with FSD readers this year. Global food trends, college cult favorites and more rose to the top of our most popular menu stories this year. Here's a look at our most popular menu stories from 2023.
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10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2023
By Benita Gingerella on 12/15/2022
Chartwells K12 has once again released its list of the food trends that will be a hit with students in the upcoming year.
10 menu items making waves around the world
By Patricia Cobe on 02/23/2023
Technomic’s Global Menu Innovation report reveals food and drink trends impacting restaurant menus across the globe.
8 college menu favorites with a cult following
By Patricia Cobe on 03/20/2023
From a triple-decker sandwich to Korean tacos and peanut butter pie, these items could never be taken off the menu without causing a student uprising.
A taste of 3 culinary trends from top menu innovators
By FSD Editors on 10/10/2023
Operators from college dining, health care, K-12 and senior living got first crack at the unique flavors and ingredients trending at FoodService Director’s MenuDirections conference.
9 menu items trending around the world this summer
By Patricia Cobe on 06/30/2023
From caramelized Spam to doughnuts filled with corn cream, these are the latest food and drink trends on global menus, as tracked by Technomic.
What are college students’ favorite fast-food destinations?
By Patricia Cobe on 01/05/2023
Recent Yelp data reveals the most popular national, regional and local chains near public universities in the U.S.
8 menu trends from the future
By Peter Romeo on 03/16/2023
A global conference last week in Europe provided a preview of where restaurant menus may be headed. Here are the eight currents that were anointed megatrends. You'll need to bring your own fork.
5 food trends gaining steam this semester
By Reyna Estrada on 08/31/2023
Chartwells Higher Ed predicts menus will spotlight nostalgic foods, functional ingredients and plant-based fare. .
MLB stadiums debut new menus for opening day
By Patricia Cobe on 03/29/2023
Baseball parks across the country have been cooking up a storm in the offseason, and fans can expect to be well fed from the crack of the first bat through the playoffs. Also on tap: new tech.
New menus debut at Art Institute of Chicago
By Kelsey Squire on 03/24/2023
Levy teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group to bring a host of new food and drink options to museum-goers.