Today I got an email from the National Restaurant Association highlighting late-breaking news in the restaurant industry.   The theme of the email was “Center of the Plate” and one article featured on RIMag’s website discusses the influence of southwestern cuisine on traditional favorites.  As the article states, “The result is a spectrum of full-flavored dishes that continues to evolve in foodservice as diners increasingly seek bolder taste combinations.”

That got me thinking: what flavors bring your customers back again and again?  As you update your menus to reflect your customers’ changing tastes, you might also consider updating your dinnerware.  Melamine dinnerware is extremely durable and comes in a wide variety of colors from bold and bright to neutral and understated.  The Durus line by Carlisle is a good example of colorful dinnerware.

If you prefer the feel of China, you’ll find plenty of color options with Homer Laughlin’s Fiesta line.

There’s a style for every décor, and a shade for every spice.  And don’t feel limited to just the options you see in your Serv-U print catalog; we’ve also got a huge selection of web-only dinnerware and China from Oneida.  Just call your Serv-U sales representative for more plating ideas and share your own ideas here in the “Comments” section!