Food trends found at Lakeland restaurants aren’t as easy to predict as say, fashion, or design. One minute classic French dining is the epitome of fine dining, and the next, it’s molecular gastronomy. The second you turn around, you see people eating foie gras out of a toy truck at some fusion restaurant. But now matter how unpredictable the world of food trends can be, there are always the classics that people can turn to.
No matter where you go, you’ll always find these menu items, whether you’re spending the summer on the coast of Florida, or working amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City. No matter what trendy ingredient they slap on these menu items, whether it’s a dash of Sriracha, or a bed of kale, it still remains at heart, a classic food item that’ll never go out of style.
Burgers and pizzas
Ah, burgers and pizzas. The food staple of any after-ball game and birthday. The beauty about these food items is that no matter how you dress it up, you still have a good burger and pizza. Burgers are easily adaptable to current food trends, and it still tastes delicious, as long as you do it right. A good-quality patty, fresh vegetables, and a warm, sesame topped bun. You can add in almost anything, and as long as you stay loyal to those core ingredients, the burger will never fail you.
Pizzas are practically the same. You can make them as fancy or as simple as possible to meet your clientele’s preferences, and you’ll still have a good pizza. It’s great for sharing, or can be altered to serve one person, its versatility is what makes it such a classic favorite.
Salads
Salads are another food staple that will never go out of style. The great thing about it is that diners are no longer stuck with boring, limp leafed salads with about half a cup of dressing dumped onto it to make it palatable. Restaurants are coming up with new and vibrant ways to make salads stand out. From using fresh, organic produce, to using unexpected food combinations, salads are no longer the default boring “healthy” option that people come to dread. Instead, people can enjoy these and actually look forward to them.
Desserts
What kind of restaurant doesn’t serve its patrons dessert? You know that classic adage, “there’s always room for dessert”? Even in a world where keto, paleo, and anti-gluten options are expected in restaurants, dessert is still something that every diner can enjoy. Classics like pies and ice cream have been changed up to meet the current food trends, but let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like a good ol’ slice of warm pie topped with ice cream.