links for 2010-02-16

Consumers will seek out “comfort foods” such as sausage, fried foods and tavern fare in 2010, according to the Top List of 2010 Menu Trend Predictions from Flavor & the Menu magazine.

Other predicted trends include a desire for reasonable pricing and casual setting.
Top 10 Menu Trends for 2010

* Top ethno-cuisine trend: Worldly sandwiches. Consumers will favor ethnic/regional sandwiches from around the globe, such as Cubanos, as opposed to traditional American sandwiches such as ham and cheese.
* Top sauce trend: Chile-fired sauces. Consumers will want sauces layered with several types of chiles and infused with heat in different ways.