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Classic Menu Items Diners Love at Lakeland Restaurants

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 ha…

Taking Your Kids Out to Eat at Lakeland Restaurants

You may find yourself at Lakeland restaurants where you expected to sit down, have a nice meal, and enjoy yourself. However, you might find yourself at the mercy of the child at the next table screaming and crying at their stressed out parents. While you don’t want to blame the parents for the actions of the child, you can’t help but feel frustrated at the fact that you meal that you expected to enjoy turned out to be the exact opposite. Maybe you’ve found yourself in that particular situation yourself where you were the parent with the inconsolable child. To give you a hand, here are some tips to help you out when you’re taking your kids to eat out. Choose the right restaurant When taking your kids out to eat, it is important that you take into account how your children act when they go out in public. If your kids have difficulty staying calm in public, fancy sit-down restaurants are a definite no-no. You’ll end up interrupting the other patrons if your kids get too…

Why Is Food From Lakeland Restaurants Comforting?

In 1997, the Oxford Dictionary coined the term comfort food to mean Southern food… food that comforts us. The etymology of the term goes way back to an article published on The Washington Post in 1977 when it said that “Along with grits, one of the comfort foods of the South is black-eyed peas.” So, that is why we feel comforted when we dine in Lakeland restaurants that specialize in Southern cuisines? But the author of the article said in 2013 that he really does not believe he coined that term because he has been using it since before 1977. It was his favorite “food descriptor.” The term was first used at least as early as 1966 when the Palm Beach Post used it in a story about obesity. It said that when adults are under extreme stress, they turn to “comfort food”—food associated with the security of childhood like your mother’s macaroni and cheese or your grandmother’s chicken soup and meatloaf. It brings memories about a time in your life when you have no worries and when…

A Guide to Fancy Lakeland Restaurants Menu Lingo

Reading the menus in fancy Lakeland restaurants can be akin to maneuvering those math problems you could never get the hang of in high school. There are too many letters that don’t make sense, the numbers are too high, and you’re terrified of asking for help from someone who understands it better than you do. Because of the mishmash of French, Italian, and even Spanish words used in the world of gastronomy, you find yourself wishing that your menu had pictures to show you what the heck a Risotto ai Frutti di Mare is and if it comes with a side of bread or something. While we can’t give you a crash course on gourmet dining right now, here’s a guide to some pretty basic fancy restaurant terms so you can look your snooty waiter in the eye and give him your order with nary a stutter. Artisanal This basically means that someone took the time and effort to make that food item you’re scarfing down by hand. Usually applicable to cheese or baked good, artisanal goods are ma…

Things to Avoid When Dining at Fancy Lakeland Restaurants

It’s always a special treat when having the chance to dine at the fanciest Lakeland restaurants in town. You may be used to the high-class atmosphere, or this may be your first time, but there are some subtle faux pas that you must keep in mind when dining at these places, or you may risk offending someone. To keep you up to speed, here are some things to avoid doing when dining out at fancy restaurants. Raising your voice or snapping your fingers to get your waiter’s attention Just to put this on the table, yelling or snapping your fingers to get your waiter’s attention is rude. The waiter is not a pet that comes to your table every time you snap your fingers, they are there to make your dining experience as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. If you are hosting the dinner, it is your responsibility as the host to get the attention of the waiter if there are any problems with the food or the table. To get your waiter’s attention, simply raise your hand or finger …

Interesting Millennial Trends in Lakeland Restaurants

The Millennial demographic is slowly becoming one of the largest consumers out there in the market. This fact is starting to show in restaurant industry. Because of the influence of Millennials on dining trends, many Lakeland restaurants are slowly changing their styles and menus to accommodate them. Here are some of the interesting trends that Millennials are bringing to the dining table. Locally produced food Millennials like to know where they’re food comes from. More restaurants are sourcing their supplies from local farmers and food artisans. The trend of handcrafted food is one that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Millennials like knowing the origins of their food, as well as support the local establishments who produce this food. Another reason why this trend is popular is because the idea that your food is locally produced gives you the reassurance that your food hasn’t travelled very far, and guarantees freshness when it arrives on your table. Food…