Trend prediction can mean the success of your food and beverage establishment.  Being a trend setter can buy a lot of social media credibility and business.  So what do the industry insiders think will be the trends for 2014?

•  Tea cocktails (cocktails and beer cocktails will be out).
•  Ice cream sandwiches (cupcakes and donuts will be out).
• Biscuits (croissants and pretzel buns will be out).
• Exotic proteins like catfish, pork belly and goat (chicken is out).
• Cobb salads (Caesar salad is out).
• Comfort food
• Nontraditional chips (made from ingredients other than potato or corn)
• Sea to table, especially uncommon seafoods
• Infused ice
• Wine by the ounce
• Artisanal spirits
• Dessert cocktails with food-drink combinations
• Spanish wines
• New York (local) wines
• Niche ethnic food
• Brasserie style eateries
• Tableside service and presentation of food and beverages
• Higher-end Asian restaurants
• Live art at the eatery

Do you have any predictions for 2014 food and beverage trends?  We’d love to hear from you.