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2015 Clean Plate Awards

Once again, we’ve gathered an esteemed panel of industry insiders to name the restaurant dishes they enjoyed most over the last year—the ones that literally made them clean their plates. In 2013, these expert eaters sampled from menus close to home and around the country and the world, discovering new tastes and returning to familiar flavors.

The new gold rush

Renewable fuel competes for the corn harvest, and restaurants pay the price.

Some of the most renowned chefs are elevating one of the humblest birds—the chicken—to new heights. We’re not talking fancy sauces, rare spices or hi-tech techniques; instead, these pros are turning to the simplest, most down-home cooking methods—frying and roasting.

What’s your distributor done for you lately? If nothing comes to mind besides dropping off cases of product and supplies at the back door, then maybe it’s time to start asking some questions. Or even consider looking for another distributor.

Cones are no longer just for ice cream. Breaking away from its traditional use as a holder of frozen treats, operators around the country are finding creative ways to use cones in food service.

It’s no longer enough to add a couple of salads to the menu and call it “healthy.” Offering a variety of options in every category is necessary to stay competitive in today’s marketplace.

Global flavors aren't the only elements keeping plates interesting these days. At a recent short course for the Institute of Food Technologists, Sloan Trends pinpointed texture as one of the next major food trends.

Marketing on the road and in-house. J. Kings Food Service ProfessionalsHoltsville, NYID ranking: 35th largest distributor in the U.S.Accounts: 1,700 in...

Restaurants are creating new kids' menu ideas to win over today's young customers and their families.

Grilled cheese is the ubiquitous comfort food known all too well for its warm, gooey contents enveloped by a crispy crust. The popularity of grilled cheese has some restaurants giving it a new spin, going above and beyond with inventive riffs on an old favorite.

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