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COCONUT CRAZE The popularity of coconut has continued with mentions on menus growing 2.9% year-over-year. Customers love it for its nutritional value and natural, tropical flavor. Applications: • Sear, sauté and pan-fry proteins such as fish and vegetables in coconut oil to give dishes a tropical spin. • Use coconut milk to braise shellfish such as clams and mussels and ...

To eat well, I always disagree with critics who say that all restaurants should be fine dining. You can get a Michelin star if you serve the best hamburger in the world.” – David Chang, 2016 Maines Food Show Special Guest. Burgers run the gamut of cuisine from bar and grille to gourmet and continue to excite customers year after ...