Morton's The Steakhouse
Touts a classic steakhouse experience with quality steaks, fresh seafood, decadent desserts and superior service
Burger Reinvention
The classic beef patty and bun duo is being reinvented by "better burger" concepts and fine dining chefs. Their takes on an American favorite offer variety to today’s crowds of burger-craving customers.
Like its sibling restaurant Le Pigeon, Little Bird Bistro in Portland, Ore., is a playground for adventurous palates. “We have whole roasted marrow bones, lots of foie gras, a charcuterie board with six items made in house, a lot of tongue and blood sausage,” explains executive chef Erik Van Kley. He shares his inspiration and preparation tips for his award-winning, dinner-for-two entrée, Whole Rabbit Porchetta, an ideal addition to the restaurant’s meat-centric menu.
Snacking is on the rise, with 51 percent of consumers saying they snack at least twice a day, according to Technomic’s Snacking Occasion Consumer Trend Report. That’s up from 48 percent in 2012. Yet restaurants are not taking full advantage of this trend. Technomic reports that 80 percent of snacks are sourced from retail stores, while only 20 percent are purchased from restaurants.