As vice president of brand development for Nextbite, food futurist Liz Moskow tracks trends and helps position concepts for future growth. Nextbite specializes in developing virtual restaurant brands by leveraging an operation’s unseen assets while maximizing labor and kitchen space.
But these are challenging times for a food futurist. The unpredictability of COVID is trumping the emergence of major new trends, Moskow says. What she does see ahead is a deeper exploration of the trends that emerged in the last year, including virtual brands and comfort food.
The value of inviting loyal customers for a menu preview
Food holidays, restaurant weeks and the magic of long-standing operators
Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus
Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice
Roast pig, ancient grains and Perkins' menu mission
Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie
Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves
Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its
Saucy nuggets, steak and sticker shock
Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show
An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards
Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality
High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities
Lettuce Entertain You shares new initiatives, Eggs Up Grill makes menu moves, and the dish on pizza styles and Brooklyn food
Menu trends at RLC, how a St. Louis chef is elevating sushi, and hot sauces and LTOs in the spotlight
An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks
Pepe Moncayo's food at Cranes in Washington, D.C. reflects the sum of his experience
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How Gott's Roadside evolves the menu while honoring the restaurant's 25-year legacy
How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House
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