It's that time of year again - when one year ends and another begins. On that note, here are the predicted Top 20 Dining Trends* for 2013:
2. Locally grown produce and restaurant gardens - Top 10 Farm-To-Table Restaurants
3. Healthful kids' meals - find ideas here for restaurant kids' meals.4. Environmental sustainability as a culinary theme. Read what GustOrganics CEO Alberto Gonzalez has to say on this topic.
5. Sour gets its day - there will be an abundance of tart, acidic, and bitter flavors to choose from on menus.
6. Chefs will be health-conscious and include items such as brown rice, high-fiber grains, and vitamin-rich vegetable broths in their dishes.
7. Asian foods will add spice and variety to traditional American comfort foods. "Expect to walk into a classic ... diner and see options like Vietnamese chicken sandwiches, Sriracha mayo and Korean-glazed pork ribs."
8. Children's nutrition as a culinary theme. Enlighten yourself about the nutritional needs of your smallest patrons.
9. New cuts of meat will be sought after, such as Denver steak, pork flat iron, and teres major. Learn about these new cuts.
10. Hyper-local sourcing - see restaurant gardens, above.
11. Gluten-free cuisine.
12. Vegetables are featured as a main dish, and are no longer relegated to a side or a salad. Here are 18 Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes from Saveur.
13. Customers will seek out sources of sustainable seafood.
14. Kids' menu options will grow up and become kid-friendly versions of adult dining options. Adios, chicken nuggets!
15. Major U.S. cities will proudly develop support local, artisan foodie destinations in 2013. See an example.
16. Diners are done with the "family-style" sharing of food. Small plates traditionally meant for sharing will now be used for smaller portions, for a truly customized dining experience.
17. Savory fruit. "Chefs are fermenting, pickling, drying, dehydrating, salting, grilling, frying and generally manipulating fruit to get new flavors out of what we are used to eating raw."
18. Chefs who are cutting-edge realize and plan for the varied diets of their diners. Vegan and gluten-free options will become more prevalent on menus.
19. Whole grain items will make their way into kids' meals. Here are some kid-friendly whole-grain recipes to get you started.
and last, but not least (drumroll, please) ...
20. Popcorn is the snack for 2013. It's healthy, it's inexpensive, and it's versatile. Flavored Popcorn Recipes: Sweet, Spicy And Savory
Which of these trends do you think are most likely to show up in restaurants across America?
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