Every year, the National Restaurant Association surveys chefs who are members of the American Culinary Federation in its “What’s Hot 2017 Culinary Forecast.” Take a look at the surveyed chefs’ picks of the 20 hottest trends...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Kono USA, Moe's Southwest Grill, Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli, Sub Zero Ice Cream, Ted's Monatan Grill and Togo's also introduce new menu items. ...

Au Bon Pain, Bennigan's, Brio Tuscan Grille, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Carvel, Cotton Patch Café, Freshii, Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, Hard Rock Cafe, Johnny Rockets, Muscle Maker Grill, ...

Hospitality consulting firm Andrew Freeman & Co. says Filipino food, new takes on coffee and even more vegetables will be big in the coming year. Contact Bret Thorn: bret.thorn@penton.com Follow him on Twitter: @foodwriterdiary

Black Angus Steakhouse, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, First Watch, Juice it Up!, PDQ, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Quiznos and Robeks also introduce new menu items...

Baum + Whiteman, a food and restaurant consulting firm, shares menu trends it expects in the coming year. Contact Bret Thorn at bret.thorn@penton.com Follow him on Twitter: @foodwriterdiary