Restaurant Hospitality, a leading foodservice trade magazine reported on the top trends for 2012, according to hospitality and restaurant consultancy Andrew Freeman &Co. These are the fifth annual choices for buzz-worthy trends in restaurants, spas and hotels. The firm bases its picks on a mix of frequent travel, chats with industry experts, client meetings, conferences and personal experience. Guess what topped the list…Potatoes!
“This Spud’s for You—2012 will be the year of the potato! Watch out for French fry menus that let guests choose the cut, crispness, and sauce;make-your-own mashers with mix-ins;or custom-cut chips with dusts and dips to order. Everyone’s chipping in.”
Potatoes, Grilled Cheese, Thai Top 2012 Restaurant Trends
2012: the next Year of the Potato
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