10 Trends that Shaped 2010
As the country began dragging itself from economic turmoil in 2010, which dishes and drinks did savvy food marketers and restaurant operators introduce to satisfy consumer needs?
Beverage
Everyone Has Wine, But What About Wine Lights?
Meyda Lighting introduced its Tuscan Vineyard Wine Bottle Chandeliers for homes, restaurants, hotels, and retailers.
Combustible Cocktails
Some nights at modernist speakeasy PX in Alexandria, Va., it looks like the bar is on fire.
Drinking is Happening More at Home than Out
Mintel reports that 90 percent of alcohol drinkers consume alcoholic beverages at home, compared to 77 percent who drink outside the home.
Think About the Drink at NRA Show
National Restaurant Association’s 2010 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event in May to include expert-led, educational sessions.
NRA Expects Surge in Alcohol Popularity
Locally produced wine and beer is the fifth hottest trend on restaurant menus in 2010, and culinary cocktails and artisan liquor both rank in the top 20.
NRA Announces What It Thinks Will Be 'Hot' in 2010
Chefs say local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability, and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010.
