#food-trends
#food-trends

Boston food

40 Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe Openings We Can't Wait for in 2024

A bustling restaurant scene in Boston with exciting new openings and upcoming plans in 2024. [ more ]

Eater NY

Taco Favorite Birria-Landia Is Opening Another Location

Birria-Landia expanding in Queens' Tangram Mall reflects birria's growing popularity in NYC. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

It's Now Possible to Slurp Shin Ramyun Before Catching a Match at BMO Stadium

The Fields LA is expanding its food hall options with Ramyun Cafe in partnership with Nongshim.

Korean-style instant ramen is gaining popularity in Los Angeles with the opening of new restaurants like Slurp & Sip and the introduction of Shin Ramyun with various toppings at The Fields LA. [ more ]

Eater Boston

Boston food

Chef Michael Schlow Is Returning to Boston's Fine Dining Scene

Michael Schlow re-enters Boston's fine dining scene with new projects at Encore casino.

Beard Papa's, a Japanese cream puff chain, draws crowds upon its return to Boston. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

A Gem in Central Park Reopens

The Boathouse in Central Park is reopening with a refreshed look and menu offerings, including traditional Continental-style dishes and a children's menu.

Baekjeong, a Korean barbecue restaurant, has been replaced by a new version focusing on offal dishes, while the original Baekjeong is relocating to a larger space nearby. [ more ]

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Boston Magazine

Boston food

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in April 2024

Exciting new restaurants are opening in Greater Boston this month.

Older spots are reinventing themselves with new offerings. [ more ]

nostalgia

Eater LA

LA's Indie Filet-O-Fish Era Is Nowhere Near Over

The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, invented in 1962, was a response to Roman-Catholic diners not eating meat on Fridays during Lent.

Los Angeles chefs are putting their own spin on the classic fish sandwich, influenced by nostalgia and love for the sandwich. [ more ]

The Drum

Nostalgia is an important part of taste. Top food brands are capitalizing

Nostalgia is a significant trend in UK culture, driven by cyclical trends, collective stress response, and sensory factors.

Food is a powerful trigger for nostalgia in the UK, with taste, smell, and sound playing a crucial role in brand associations and perception. [ more ]

Eater

Food & drink

How to Throw the Ultimate Fondue Dinner Party

Fondue parties are making a comeback and are popular on social media

Fondue is well-suited for winter and is a nostalgic food trend [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

3 days ago

LA food

20 of the best happy hour deals in Los Angeles

Happy hours are changing to offer more than just discounted drinks, now including discounted high-end food items and non-alcoholic beverages. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

A Popular Cookie Shop Opens a Window in West Adams This Month

The year 2024 in Los Angeles sees the rise of emerging bakeries like Fleurs et Sel

LA diners are showing interest in spicy rigatoni pasta. [ more ]

Eater NY

2 weeks ago

All the New Restaurant Openings This May

A variety of new restaurants, bars, and cafes have recently opened, introducing unique concepts and flavors to different neighborhoods. [ more ]

Eater NY

3 weeks ago

Here's What's Opening in the Michelin-Starred Oxalis Space

Cafe Mado set to open in Prospect Heights in the former Oxalis space, offering French, Italian, and Californian inspired menu items. [ more ]

InsideHook

Where to Find the Best Thai Food in NYC

Thai food availability in NYC is comparable to Chinese and pizza options, especially in neighborhoods like Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst.

There are numerous Thai food restaurants apart from the popular Broadway and Woodside Ave spots, spanning from Flatbush to Lower East Side. [ more ]

Eater NY

'Kiss the Chef' for $1,000: What We Know About Frog Club So Far

Frog Club is a controversial and hotly debated restaurant in the West Village.

Several restaurants are closing down, citing challenges in the food industry. [ more ]

New York Post

Spicy New Yorkers say Detroit-style pizza will 'never' top city in battle for nation's best

Detroit-style pizza gaining popularity across the country

New Yorkers resistant to accepting Detroit-style pizza [ more ]

Axios

2 weeks ago

Walmart's new store brand "bettergoods" rolling out to stores

Walmart launches affordable "bettergoods" brand focusing on food trends with most products under $5. [ more ]

Food Drink Life

The pickle flavor frenzy and its rise in food trends

The pickle flavor trend has expanded beyond traditional condiments, influencing a variety of foods and drinks. [ more ]

Eater

British Food Is Finally Getting Its Due on TikTok

British cuisine is finding a new following on TikTok

American creators are being inspired by British dishes on TikTok [ more ]

Eater Chicago

Chicago White Sox

White Sox Play It Safe With 2024 New Food Options

Stadium food trend shifting towards classics like hot dogs and Cracker Jack rather than gimmicky offerings.

Partnerships with restaurants and festivals aim to attract fans and grow the fanbase. [ more ]

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London

Love at first bite: how Britain fell for a little Portuguese custard tart

Britons embrace traditional Portuguese custard tarts

Pastel de nata popularity in the UK [ more ]

Eater

Chicago

Sign Up for Dining In, the New Eater at Home Newsletter

Eater at Home newsletter offers guidance on kitchen appliances, recipe recommendations, and hosting tips.

Biweekly newsletter provides stories on cookbooks, interviews with food influencers, and kitchen wisdom for home cooking. [ more ]

Eater Portland

4 months ago

Chicago

What Kind of Restaurant Does Portland Need in 2024?

Some people agree that Portland has reached its peak in terms of new pizza restaurants, while others disagree and feel there is still a need for more.

The question of what type of restaurant should open instead of more pizza has triggered different answers, including a Greek taverna, Korean tofu house, Taiwanese bakery, and French bistro. [ more ]

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