The National Restaurant Association's "what's hot in 2017" predicts menu and culinary trends for the year ahead. For 2017, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to find out what the hottest trends will be.
1. New cuts of meat
Beef Tongue [76800] grilled over Binchotan Charcoal
3. Healthful kid's meals
4. House-made charcuterie
5. Sustainable seafood
6. Ethnic-inspired breakfast items
Rice, Grilled Salmon or Saba No Bunkaboshi [70970], Natto, Miso Soup
8. Authentic ethnic cuisine
Sukiyaki is a savory hot pot served with marbled beef and variety of vegetables. Step up your Sukiyaki game with Miyazaki Wagyu A5 Chuck!
9. Heirloom fruits and vegetables
10. African flavors
11. Ethnic spices
12. House-made sausage
13. House-made pickles
1. Hajikami [40123] | 2. Nara Zuke [62193] | 3. Rakkyo Zuke [60789]
15. House-made/ artisan ice cream
Uji Matcha Ice Cream [40587] | Uji Genmai Cha Ice Cream [40597] | Uji Hoji Cha Ice Cream [40592] Also available NEW Kinako Ice Cream!!
17. Protein-rich grains/seeds
18. Artisan cheeses
19. Savory desserts
Mitarashi Dango is a round mochi skewered onto bamboo sticks and covered with sweet soy sauce glaze. Frozen Mitarashi Dango [54893]
