The 10 worst dining trends of the last 10 yearsMolecular gastronomy, foam, communal tables, deconstructed plating and fried freaking onion blossoms — if you’ve dined out in the naughties, chances are you’ve had your fill of these tired trends.
Fine dining
Fine dining off the menu in New York
In New York, a certain elevated culinary ecosystem that has long characterised metropolitan life has begun to feel threatened. The chic Madison Avenue café scene has enjoyed better days.
NYC fine dining goes cheap
Discounting is a strategy high-end restaurateurs usually avoid out of fear of eroding the cache of their brands. But times are tough.
