menu development

FSD Culinary Council

The most successful items introduced in 2016

Question:What are  some of the most successful menu items you introduced in 2016?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilSpinach mashed potatoes with brown butter and garlic, and coconut curry pork with As...

Foodservice Operation of the Month

The Kitch at Kohl's Corp.: Bringing variety to employees

A retail giant partners with a restaurant group to bring variety to employees. 

Throughout this issue, we’ve highlighted stealable ideas in all realms of noncommercial foodservice, from protein-focused sides to legalized marijuana.

The demand is up for smoked sausage (+19%), beef brisket (+12%) and beef ribs (+16%) for dinner—a trend noncommercial operators say they are also noticing.

While customization is an expectation for many of today’s diners, younger customers seem to prefer self-serve bars over made-to-order items.

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community installed a hibachi grill this fall, and within three months they had 300 residents and guests make reservations.

Vegetables and grains have stepped into the spotlight, thanks to the “flipping the plate” trend, but protein is still an important part of a balanced diet.

The No Whey station in the main dining hall at Georgia Southern University offers students meals that are free of the eight most common allergens.

In overhauling its ‘downtown’ district, Disney World aims to amp up its game—without losing the magic.

Lenbrook Senior Living recently started doing patio dining during the summer months, and stole some pointers for upscale barbecuing from local country clubs.

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