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State of the Plate: Noodling Around Asia

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The myth that Marco Polo introduced noodles to Western culinary culture has long since been debunked. In fact, noodles had been cooking in European kitchens well before Polo set out on his explorations. It is apparently true, however, that he was so impressed with the variety and quality of the noodles he found in Asia that he carried samples home to Venice. But his enthusiasm didn’t translate into influence.
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Bites & Sips: It’s (Restaurant) Show Time

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Innovation is the lifeblood of menu development, with countless new items invigorating restaurant brands and energizing the industry as a whole. While many of these may not evolve into long-term trends with major-league status, they still represent valuable niche opportunities to perk up offerings and generate buzz. Each month, we’re serving up a platter of ideas that aim to create a connection with customers and deliver a promotional pop.
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State of the Plate: Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor

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Last year, data-meisters at Technomic reported a marked shift in dessert consumption: Inflation-battered consumers had closed their wallets at restaurants in favor of sweet stuff purchased at supermarkets or made at home. To entice dessert avoiders, the analysts recommended that operators refocus on innovative and differentiated dishes, a recipe that many have taken to heart with some surprising and sophisticated results.
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