this is really a new trend, but I like the increased visibility of varietal chocolates. If I want chocolate, I’ll generally just go down to De Laurenti’s and pick up a couple bars of Domori chocolate to bring home to... (7 replies, last updated by Daniel Vernon October 3, 2002)

I watched a show on chocolate tonight, and I was struck by the recent (over the last couple of years) trend towards single sourcing of chocolates. Beans from different regions made into pure chocolate bars. Even Hershey is on... (2 replies, last updated by purple goddess May 17, 2008)

I was very pleased to see that Dessert Trends Bistro is offering a $25 prix fixe dinner for the month of March. Since I’d never tried their savoury food, I thought I’d give it a try. Unfortunately, I was sorely... (7 replies, last updated by TorontoTastress March 24, 2009)

“cutting” the fake cake. Has anyone else noticed this trend? I know weddings cost a lot of money and people view this as a cost saving measure.....but as a baker, it bothers me for some reason. Thoughts? (138 replies, last updated by smarsh October 30, 2009)

Great little spot , I dropped in yesterday afternoon and ordered a double chocolate pear cake that was deeee-lishious. The owner says their desserts go to pusateris and finer hotels around town. Anyone in the neighbourhood should... (9 replies, last updated by savannah January 25, 2007)

Thanks Tay. I called Trends to get a harried host on the phone. I asked him what knd of steak they had on the menu and he said “ I can't go thru them all right now we are very busy- we have porterhouses, ribeyes...”.... (16 replies, last updated by Tay July 18, 2009)

while driving down the road, you know the general mindset has changed. I know you’ve mentioned you’re in the food industry, and as you know from the past, never never discount what trend will be coming down the pipe... (28 replies, last updated by HillJ June 6, 2007)

I had my first taste of a Dessert Trends cake at a wedding recently. The cake looked great, but I was expecting more from the flavour. It had a chocolate layer and a berry layer. The berry cake was flavourful, the chocolate cake... (8 replies, last updated by bunnylicious October 6, 2009)

in advance—so what do you suggest? (I like chocolate—dark or sometimes white if it’s very good white chocolate—-but I also like fruity things to a point.) (15 replies, last updated by Ediblethoughts January 28, 2009)

Where would you recommend for (sit down) dessert and coffee in Toronto? We’ll be around the University. Dufflet or Dessert Trends came to mind – we’re hoping for something not overly sweet, or esp. starchy . -... (9 replies, last updated by angelaangel September 19, 2009)

I don’t know the answer. I do know that this Pinkberry thing has become a trend or a phenomenon. The only local board I look at is the Los Angeles board. First, there was thread after thread about the original Pinkberry. All... (13 replies, last updated by munch_kin December 28, 2006)

The blog Chocolate and Zucchini recently had a post on slow-cooked chicken if you’re interested. I was going to try it, but haven’t yet. Usually, I make an herb butter with some lemon and stuff it under the skin, put... (46 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 February 26, 2009)

There’s always a trend. First Chinese, then Sushi. Tex/Mex/BBQ for a while. Dishwise, we had the ever popular chocolate mousse, then the trifle, the Fishbein effect on mains and sides...Tilapia was all the rage, now Turbot... (64 replies, last updated by MartyB July 30, 2009)

The Chicago Tribune published a short article and slide show of the "worst dining trends," culled from chefs, consultants and "normal folks." David Chang is one who contributes — though this list is different from what he... (185 replies, last updated by fame da lupo November 16, 2009)

Does anyone know if any brand of Mexican chocolate is kosher (with a traditionally reliable hechsher) and if so, where some might be obtained in the New York area? I’d particularly like to be able to get some in Queens, if... (10 replies, last updated by mrotmd September 25, 2008)