1. The pie’s the limit: Move over cupcake, make way for pie, as pies in all sizes move from the state fair to seriously craveable fare. Decadence is endless with everything from savoury, sweet, individual deep-fried pies, bite-sized minis and even pies blended into shakes.
2. New mom and pop shops: Realizing the time is now, and if you‘re going to do it, you might as well do it your way, partners are opening self-financed and self-built restaurants. These are small places with fewer than 40 seats, designed by friends or family.
3. You’re the one: Single-purpose restaurants are serving variations on one thing. Don‘t be surprised to see the Peanut Butter Palace, French Dippity Dog or even the Big Biscuit, serving biscuit sandwiches and eggs Benedict, opening soon.