Restaurant.com {Review}
Have you heard about Restaurant.com? My family has been using this site for years! We use it for gifts as well as for ourselves, when we’re going out for a bite to eat! This is how the site works:
- Search for Deals: Enter your zip code, cuisine type, and more to find what restaurants currently have offers running
- Purchase your Deal: Buy a gift certificate ranging from $5 to $100! You buy a gift certificate at a discount; for example, you can might buy a $50 gift certificate to a steak place and only pay $30.
- Dine: Head to your restaurant, present the printed copy or show the certificate on your smart phone and the savings are all yours!
Make sure you read the fine print as some exclusions do apply. And keep them in mind if you are going out of town and want to try a new place!
Become a Dining Daredevil in 2014!
Restaurant.com releases their Hot Food Trends for the New Year
Break free from the same-old dining routine in 2014 and try something new with the help of Restaurant.com. To help you start your own dining adventures, Restaurant.com has compiled the 3 hottest trends to conquer at local restaurants near you. Resident trend-guru, Restaurant.com President and Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Krohn provided his predictions that will grace our plate in 2014. With these trends, you’re sure to have a spicy year, but only if you dare!
1. Egg-cellent Adventures
While it’s hard to determine when this trend ignited, it’s definitely picked up pace and could reach its peak of popularity in 2014. The “breakfast for dinner” craze and increasing popularity of regional specialties, like Korean Bibimbap and Mexican Huevos Rancheros, will only grow the trend of egg-y fusions. Plus, there’s an emerging sense from the scientific crowd that eggs are healthier than perhaps you previously thought, which will feed consumer interest in this farm-fresh favorite. All in all, 2014 will be the year of the egg, so you might as well get cracking!
We dare you: Next time you order a burger or stir fry, ask them to top it off with a fried egg or two. The added protein will help boost your metabolism and satisfy your hunger!
2. Farm to Fork
Diners’ growing eco-awareness and their desire for the wholesome simplicity of home-style cooking and minimally-processed foods is on the rise. Riding this wave, restaurants are returning to their predecessors’ roots, sourcing fresh produce and natural ingredients and cooking them up in a style that more closely resembles the authentic recipes that graced Grandma’s kitchen table rather than modern, industrial food products.
We dare you: When people hear “farm to fork,” they immediately think of steamed vegetables, but this trend encompasses more than just radishes and such. Tender meat alternatives and locally produced cheeses are two items to look for on the menu. Don’t be afraid to order something with a beet or two for an added super food bonus!
3. Tea Time, All the Time
Once confined primarily to Asian restaurants, tea is an increasingly popular beverage. In 2014, you’ll find tea used for novel and surprising purposes. For example, ground teas like matcha and chai can be used as dry rubs and marinades for beef, chicken or veggies. Tea-smoked salmon and pork will both make headway in the new year, and English-style tea-time gatherings at local cafes will also be big.
We dare you: To find these tea-fusion meals, take a trip to an Asian fusion restaurant near you and keep an eye out for tea-smoked pork, ribs, or stir fry. For an added bonus, try one of our other favorite food trends of 2014, a hot sauce like sriracha.
Feeling brave? Why not tackle the rest of our top food trend list on the Restaurant.com blog:
Your tummy will thank you!
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