From regional cooking to fusion cuisine, the American plate brings together an exciting assortment of distinct flavors and cooking techniques.

During this highlight of the latest and most profitable trends in American cuisine particpants of The Best American Menus: Trends, Ideas, and Flavors, will:

• Identify the most popular ethnic food traditions and local food specialties in America today.


• Study creative foodservice concepts from all over the country.


• Discuss regional cooking, "small plates," ethnic foods, food and wine pairing, and seasonal foodstuffs.


• Prepare a selection of distinctive dishes using new culinary techniques and ingredients.

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