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Article: Exotic flavors spicing up menus.
- Article from:
- The Food Institute Report
- Article date:
- July 10, 2006
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Novel food experiences are popping up at fast food and fine dining establishments as chefs actively explore exotic flavors and culinary dishes from around the globe. Where are the new flavors coming from? China, Japan, India, Thailand, West Africa, Spain and Argentina, outlined recent issues of Nation's Restaurant News.
PANDA EXPRESS, Deerfield, IL-based COSI, Seattle-based WORLD WRAPPS, MCDONALD'S, and MR. GOODCENTS SUBS & PASTA are among the many outlets where these new trends are perking up palates. Panda Express, known for its Chinese offerings, is seeking to expand beyond traditional Chinese, noted Andy Kao, director of food and beverage for the ...