Essentials of Flavor Survey Identifies Consumer Flavor Preferences. (Chicago, April 24) – Adventurous diners, often called foodies, are significantly more likely to choose menu items with bitter, sour and umami flavors, according to the results of a new Culinary Visions® Panel survey. The survey explored over 500 consumers’ preferences for all five flavors, including sweetRead More
2012 Restaurant Recommendations
Every year before the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show we scour the streets of our beloved city in search of the latest and greatest restaurants Chicago has to offer. Also included in the mix are old time favorites and … More
NYC Cocktail Hour
We recently visited New York City while attending the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference, and took it upon ourselves to research one of our 2012 trends: “Rethinking the Drink.” The cocktail scene in New York City is nothing short of impressive. From speakeasies to posh lounges, you will never leave feeling thirsty. Read More
Fashion of Food: Trends & Insights
(Chicago, April 5) Olson Communications attended the annual International Association of Culinary Professionals conference (IACP) last week where food, fashion and media connected at this gathering of culinary professionals in New York City. The discussions were charged with passionate and often disparate beliefs on food, fashion and … More