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“MEAL KITS MAKE IT EASY TO
COOK RESTAURANT-QUALITY
MEALS AT HOME, AND THEY ARE
PARTICULARLY POPULAR WITH BUSY
PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES.”
repurpose leftovers. Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of innovative bartenders include Alex Kratena
Blue Hill in New York City, is a vocal proponent of this of London’s Artesian Bar and Ryan Chetiyawardana
movement, using food scraps to create everything of Dandelyan in London and Lyaness in
from vegetable stock to desserts. Washington, D.C.
ARTISANAL COCKTAILS HYPER-LOCAL INGREDIENTS
Gone are the days when a simple gin and tonic would As consumers become more conscious of the
suffice. Today’s cocktail enthusiasts are looking for environmental impact of their food choices,
something more adventurous, and bartenders are hyper-local ingredients are gaining in popularity.
happy to oblige. From infusing spirits with unusual Chefs are sourcing ingredients from within
flavours to using fresh herbs and spices in their their own communities, often working with
creations, these artisans are pushing the boundaries small-scale farmers and producers to create
of what a cocktail can be. Some of the most dishes.
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