Looking back on a year in food-related news dominated by KFC's headline-grabbing Double Down sandwich, you could be forgiven for thinking that gluttony will continue to be a trend, but in this survey of the industry's top prognosticators, it's clear there is a wide variety of new flavours and techniques headed for our plates in 2011.
Besides the limited-edition Double Down, which KFC Canada touted as its most successful menu item ever, a survey of dining trends across North America leaves little doubt that food trucks came of age this year. The 2011 San Francisco edition of the influential Zagat guide, for instance, gave full reviews and ratings for the city's mobile food purveyors. The trend appeals to people who want to eat well, but would rather skip the hassle of making reservations in advance, the formality of a sit-down dining experience, or the typically high restaurant prices.
Toronto's bucking the trend, however, as the city's bureaucracy-approved attempt at street food has sputtered since its introduction under the "a la cart" banner in 2009. Unfortunately, the project's name seems to have been the smartest thing about it, as the few vendors who met all requirements — including the purchase of a one-size fits all, city-designed food cart — have struggled to stay afloat.
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