Published May 26, 2015

Adventurous Diners Demand Fresh, Sustainable, Interesting Food

The biggest food trend in America is the movement toward quality, natural food, reminiscent of the olden days and prepared with unprocessed, real ingredients. Millennials have changed the way we approach healthy eating and menus are adapting across the nation.

This article from Fast Casual explores the trend, fueled by greater societal trends toward sustainability and awareness. Restaurants can benefit by including buzzwords like “real” and “authentic,” and including foods like bone broth and preparing dishes using traditional fats like butter and lard. Consumers are less worried about calories, and more concerned with quality. What’s considered “healthy” has changed.

Diners also look for an adventure as part of their eating experience, and are often eager to try daring new foods that are not typically seen in your average restaurant like lamb, duck, and figs.

One thing is for sure – this trend is likely to endure for many years to come!

Read the full article here: NRA: Menu trends beckon return to simpler times