Jonathan Kauffman has left the building, although you’ll still be able to enjoy his work in print for the next couple issues. Those of you who read his year-end roundup of favorite dishes might have caught an element to that story in which he predicted which food trends would sink and swim in 2010. But in case you missed it, here’s what emerged from Kauffman’s crystal ball.
Some cultures might actually consider these to be gourmet hot dogs.
Foods that will capture the imagination of hipsters in 2010:
Rose geranium
Castelvetrano olives
Peanut butter (in desserts)
Padron peppers
Fermented pickles
Food Fads That Have Crested:
Korean fro-yo
Marrow bones
Mac and cheese
Truffle oil
PBRmania
Foie gras protests/counterprotests
National Trends That Will Emigrate to the Northwest:
Parisian macarons
High-end hot dogs
Fried chicken
So, will our erstwhile critic’s predictions prove true? Check your gut a year from now for the answer.
