Live research reveals fresh ideas across menu parts
Author: Gerry Ludwig
Classic ingredients enjoy flavor-forward new treatments
In 15 days that averaged 19 hours per day, Gerry Ludwig’s team visited 116 new restaurants across the three cities, tasting 1,205 dishes along the way. This year’s greatest takeaway was the growing influence of global cuisines on mainstream menus.
Egg toppers increase the flavor, variety and perceived value of dishes, and the yolk provides an additional “sauce”
Porridge + Puffs in Los Angeles creates explosively flavorful porridge bowls that feature elaborate layers of ingredients