There are a few key “food cities” in the U.S. that get a lot of attention – San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Austin come to mind as some of the more obvious choices – cities where chefs are more like celebrities, plates are designed like works of art, and farm-to-table is a way of life. But surely there’s more to food in America than just these hot spots? This post from Shiftgig reminds us that there are, in fact, plenty of other great cities to eat in in this wonderful nation, but that they’re largely (and unfairly) overlooked. Given its proximity to San Francisco, it’s not surprising that Sacramento is often in the shadow of the City by the Bay, but its food choices are no less noteworthy and California’s capital is beginning to make a name for itself when it comes to cuisine. El Paso is also often neglected in foodie roundups, but when it comes to authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, it’s right up there on par with Austin’s offerings. And while Florida as a whole is not often mentioned when it comes to haute cuisine, Tampa may be the city to change that, with a revitalized downtown and gourmet food options to match.

Read the full article here: America’s Five Most Underrated Food Cities

Whether you’ve been dreading the federal menu labeling requirement because you don’t want to know how many calories are in that double bacon cheeseburger you’ve been dreaming about all week, or you’re anxious for the labels to start appearing so you can make healthier, more informed choices, you’re going to have to keep waiting a little while longer. According to this update from Nation’s Restaurant News, the nutritional labels that were supposed to be added to menus and menu boards by December of this year will now be delayed until December of next year. There’s been some pushback from grocery chains and other establishments, asking for more clarification on what exact information they’re expected to share on these labels. For instance, some delis that offer make-your-own sandwiches don’t have menu boards as it is, or the caloric information for some of their more local ingredients may be harder to get ahold of. Before having to make any budgetary or other business decisions that may involve removing some ingredients or forming partnerships with new brands, businesses like these are hoping to have these expectations clarified.

Read the full article here: FDA Delays Menu-Labeling Requirements

Food delivery is a hot topic these days, with many international chains starting to offer the service, as well as new delivery apps and companies popping up everyday. This article from FoodService.com explores the debate of whether offering delivery is always the best option for every restaurant, and what the benefits are if you do decide to add on a delivery option. The recent growth trends in the delivery service market seem to suggest that the demand is high enough to warrant delivery; more and more Americans are choosing to eat out, whether or not they’re actually eating “out” or just bringing food from the outside in, and convenience is increasingly important in this regard. Delivery services give families and individuals the option to have more than just an easy meal; now they can get all the ingredients for such a meal delivered to them each week if they’d rather cook for themselves, or a nice meal from a high-end restaurant that they can enjoy from the comfort of their own home. Of course, with higher demand, the supply is getting a bit crowded, and rather than offering a traditional delivery service, why not come up with an innovative solution of your own?

Read the full article here: The Delivery Debate