Davestradamus: 2024 Food and Restaurant Predictions
Jan 8, 2024
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In this podcast, Dave and Chris discuss the future of food and restaurant trends, including the impact of COVID-19, the state of dining in different neighborhoods, Christmas celebrations and culinary experiments, the resurgence of 90s fashion and evolution of table cart service, the popularity of customized food like Chipotle, the future of Korean cuisine in America, the influence of Korean entertainment on food trends, and collaborations and pop-ups in the restaurant industry.
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Quick takeaways
2024 may be post-peak Korean as the audience's understanding of the cuisine has yet to catch up with its popularity.
2024 will see a surge in Brazilian and South American steakhouse concepts, incorporating open-fire cooking and brass-fat beef.
Collaborations and pop-up concepts will continue to thrive in 2024 as a way to generate interest and bring together different culinary talents.
Deep dives
The importance of education in understanding Korean cuisine
2024 may be post-peak Korean as the audience's understanding of the cuisine has yet to catch up with its popularity. The need for education and explanation of the flavors and traditions of Korean food is necessary for its long-term success.
The rise of Brazilian and South American steakhouses
2024 will see a surge in Brazilian and South American steakhouse concepts, incorporating open-fire cooking and brass-fat beef.
The popularity of collaborations and pop-up concepts
Collaborations and pop-up concepts will continue to thrive in 2024 as a way to generate interest and bring together different culinary talents.
The year of the bean
2024 will see a renewed focus on beans as a high-protein, cost-effective, and versatile ingredient in various cuisines.
The growing acceptance and use of MSG
MSG will continue to gain acceptance in 2024, with more restaurants proudly incorporating it into their menus and products that highlight its umami-enhancing properties.