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2013 Culinary Trends

Craft Cocktail Pairings, Gourmet Fast Food,
Secret Supper Clubs & More

Tequila Blanco Deconstructed at Rivera in Los Angeles

Food and Dining Trends in 2013

From the lofty heights of haute airplane food to the secretive confines of underground dining, our ever-shifting gastronomic landscape continues to see its share of peaks and valleys. In some cases, it finds a happy middle-ground. Consider that high-end fast food now puts foie gras on corndogs, while wine lists rub elbows with beguiling new craft cocktail line-ups. Other trends aid healthy dining such as gluten-free fare and calorie-counting apps. See what more the culinary year has in store.

 

 

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Check out our 2013 Restaurant Issue, including Searsucker in San Diego, one of our Hot 40 Restaurants

RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013

Check out the 2013 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Rising Chefs and more.

DINING ON A BUDGET

Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area.