This genre has brought us Iron Chefs, Top Chefs and chefs that
appear to be certifiably nuts (Gordon Ramsay, anyone?).
I grew up in the age of Julia Child, Escoffier and James Beard –
simple, elegant, classic. Today’s aspiring culinary students can look
to a long list of mentors that could include Eric Ripert, Thomas
Keller or Charlie Trotter for inspiration. The more adventurous
will undoubtedly be drawn to the emerging practitioners of
modernist cuisine (aka molecular gastronomy), though they loathe
that moniker. These luminaries are led by Ferran Adriá, Heston
Blumenthal and Grant Achatz, to name a few.
I see the trend of the highly skilled, adventurous (even avantgarde) chef- driven restaurants to increase. There is so much creative
energy emerging from this class of chefs today that the proliferation
of these smaller and unique venues is eminent. Grey Plume owner
and Chef, Clayton Chapman is leading the charge, and many
others will be answering the call.
“Food trucks find their niche in
various locales, days of the week
and times of the day.”
As for the sustainability movement, it may be slow to grow, but it
is a force to be reckoned with, for sure. Personally, I would love to
see significant growth in this segment, which would lower the price
of non-GMO, sustainably raised and organically grown products.
Having a wider profile for these foods would help increase the
interest in healthier alternatives for those trying to manage their
health with diet, or those suffering from food sensitivity or allergies.
The growth of allergy sensitive items is growing yearly, with glutenfree products leading the way. Both local and national restaurants
are taking heed, offering menus directly geared to those who suffer
from some food related malady. Locally, ‘health food’ stores are
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