Food Trends

News and articles on emerging food trends compiled by our editorial staff!

Chef of the Week: Multi-talented and Go-Getter Chef Kostas Magoulas, Bahrain

Chef, consultant, founder of a successful vegan catering business, Instagram influencer – Chef Kostas Magoulas is a man of many hats. And did we mention he is only 30? So...

10 Best Italian Cookbooks Ever Written

Who doesn’t love pizza or pasta? How about lasagna or some delicious gelato? Italian cuisine is one of the world’s top favorite cuisines, and rightfully so. But due to its...

Chef of the Week: Stefan Hogan, Executive Head Chef at Corinthia Palace, Malta

We’re excited to introduce you to Chef Stefan Hogan of Corinthia Palace, Malta. In a world where many call workplace loyalty dead, Stefan Hogan is like a breath of fresh...

10 Best Cooking Shows to Watch Right Now (July 2020)

Some say cooking is an art, while some see it as a craft that you can hone and finally succeed at. One thing is for certain: we’d all like to...

Interest to Eat Out Back to Pre-pandemic Levels

Updated: this article was updated to include state- and city-level data for the past seven days (June 23rd through June 29th 2020). The number of Americans looking to eat out...

Everything you need to know about Romanian wines

A recent history of Romanian Wines The view of Romania producing high-quality wines may seem, for many at least, surprising. This is especially so if we take into account its...

Sustainable Gastronomy 101 – A Chef’s Guide to Sustainable Dining

There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are...

5 Guacamole Recipes from World-Famous Chefs

Guacamole is a fantastic Mexican food that has skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade, so much so that it almost has a cult following. It’s a staple dish for...

The Best 10 Romanian White Wines

The mission to create a top of the best Romanian wines will always be followed by a wave of divergent opinions, a very elaborate spectrum of aromas and a touch...

Most Popular International Cuisines in New Zealand

Today, New Zealand is a hive of culinary invention, fusion, and gastronomic celebration – hosting numerous festivals, including the award-winning Wild Foods Festival in Hokitika. But it wasn’t so long...

Caroline Williams

June 1, 2020

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San Antonio: America’s Capital of Mexican Cuisine

San Antonio loves Mexican food, and they love it more than any other American city. Our Chef’s Pencil Google research proved it a couple of months back, but it was...

Caroline Williams

May 23, 2020

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Wine Guide: The Best 10 Romanian Red Wines

The ‘Red’ Romanian Decanter The geographical position, temperate-continental climate, hot summers and cold winters, sun exposure, history and tradition are solid arguments for the production of high-quality Romanian wines with...

Horia Siboiu

May 22, 2020

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A Vegan Guide to Romania

Visiting Romania as a vegan is quite a unique experience. Romania’s traditional cuisine is heavy on meats and dairy products, and veganism is mostly confined to the big cities. In...

Adina Serban

May 3, 2020

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Global Restaurant Industry Shutters Down

First, we must eat… So a round of applause for the hundreds of thousands of workers in food production and supply worldwide keeping us stocked up. But while the supply...

Caroline Williams

April 7, 2020

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The Most Common Injuries for Kitchen Staff

Hot surfaces, sharp knives, steam, splattering oil, and many other hazardous objects. It sounds more like a torture chamber than a place of work, right? Restaurant kitchens definitely resemble that...

Chef's Pencil Staff

March 31, 2020

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Interest in Chinese, Italian Foods Plummets Worldwide

As coronavirus spreads, interest in Chinese, Italian foods plummets, according to Google Trends data The western world loves Chinese and Italian foods. But over the last month there has been...

Caroline Williams

March 11, 2020

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Brighton – UK Capital of Thai Cuisine

If you live in Brighton and can’t get enough of Thai food, you are not alone. According to a recent analysis by Chef’s Pencil, Thai food is the third most...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 29, 2020

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Top 10 International Cuisines in Ireland According to Google

Being a wind and rain swept island in the North Atlantic, typical Irish food is designed to warm the soul – thick warming stews, hearty and filling soups, and, being...

Caroline Williams

January 21, 2020

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Top 10 Most Popular Ethnic Cuisines in Canada According to Google

Cuisine in the Great White North is itself pretty much a “smörgåsbord” of various cuisines so Canadians are used to a wide range of eating experiences. Being one of the most...

Caroline Williams

January 8, 2020

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Most Popular Ethnic Cuisine in Australia (It’s Not Chinese!)

Australia is a nation of immigrants, and while only the Witchetty Grub seems to remain of the indigenous cuisine, the Australian’s culinary taste features dishes from around the world. But...

Caroline Williams

December 5, 2019

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Best & Worst Paying States for Chefs and Head Cooks

Chef’s Pencil recently published its annual report on employment and wage trends for chefs and head cooks in the US. The report was based on an analysis of data provided...

Chef's Pencil Staff

October 3, 2019

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The Most Diet-Obsessed Places in the Word

How and what we eat is a an ever-present topic of our lives, and dieting in particular, is a very hot topic for the general public, as well as dietitians...

MB Hwang

August 24, 2019

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Iceland Tops Worldwide Rankings for Veganism Popularity

Iceland has topped the worldwide rankings for popularity of veganism for the past twelve months, according to Google Trends data. How did this happen? Earlier this year, Chef’s Pencil reported...

Corina Onet

June 19, 2019

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