This year saw innovative new menu items from Red Robin to Modern Market. Here's a look back at the best of 2016's Menu Trackers. Contact Bret Thorn at bret.thorn@penton.comFollow him on Twitter: @foodwriterdiary  

Bottlefish aims to serve elevated yet approachable seafood

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. ...

For the first time, fine-dining Italian restaurant Ai Fiori is serving its own take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Take a look at what’s on the menu. ...

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