Become a Dining Daredevil in 2014! 

estaurant.com releases their Hot Food Trends for the New Year 

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 free from the same-old dining routine in 2014 and try something new with the help of Restaurant.com. To help 
you 
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kstart your own dining adventures, Restaurant.com has compiled the 3 hottest trends to conquer at local restaurants 

redictions that will grace our plate in 2014. With these trends, you�re sure to have a spicy year, but only if you 
near you. Resident trend-guru, Restaurant.com President and Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Krohn provided his 

pdare! 

 

1. Egg-cellent Adventures 

While it�s hard to determine when this trend ignited, it�s definitely picked up pace and could reach its peak of popularity 

rend of egg-y fusions. Plus, there�s an emerging sense from the scientific 
crowd that eggs are healthier than perhaps
in 2014. The �breakfast for dinner� craze and increasing popularity of regional specialties, like Korean Bibimbap and 
Mexican Huevos Rancheros, will only grow the 
t you previously thought, which will feed consumer interest in this farm-fresh 
favorite. All in all, 2014 will be the year of the egg, so you might as well get cracking! 

 


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2. Farm to Fork 

Diners� growing eco-awareness and their desire for the wholesome simplicity of home-style cooki
We dare you: Next time you order a burger or stir fry, ask them to top it off with a fried egg or two. The added protein 
will help boost your metabolism and satisfy your hung
eng and minimally-
processed foods is on the rise. Riding this wave, restaurants are returning to their predecessors� roots, sourcing fresh 
produce and natural ingredients and cooking them up in a style that more closely resembles the authentic recipes that 

 and locally produced cheeses are two items to 
look for on the menu. Don�t b
graced Grandma�s kitchen table rather than modern, industrial food products. 

 

We dare you: When people hear �farm to fork,� they immediately think of steamed vegetables, but this trend 
encompasses more than just radishes and such. Tender meat alternative
se afraid to order something with a beet or two for an added super food bonus! 

 

3. Tea Time, All the Time 

Once confined primarily to Asian restaurants, tea is an increasingly popular beverage. In 2014, you�ll find tea used for 

a-time gatherings at local cafes will also be big. 

 

We dare you: To find these tea-fusion meals, take a trip to
novel and surprising purposes. For example, ground teas like matcha and chai can be used as dry rubs and marinades 
for beef, chicken or veggies. Tea-smoked salmon and pork will both make headway in the new year, and English-style 
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e an Asian fusion restaurant near you and keep an eye out for 
tea-smoked pork, ribs, or stir fry. For an added bonus, try one of our other favorite food trends of 2014, a hot sauce like 
sriracha. 

 

Feeling brave? Why not tackle the rest of our top food trend list on the Restaurant.com blog: 

urantcom 
http://thedish.restaurant.com/take-a-bite-out-of-2014-hot-food-trends-for-the-new-year/. Your tummy will thank you! 

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