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International Restaurant+Foodservice Tradeshow: Javits Center @NYSRA Part 1 The non-partisan kind of de-regulation all political types can embrace (most likely)-NY State has happily erupted into a craft brew, distillery, home grown alcohol liquids' destination-thanks to change of laws a few years back. via GIPHY FYI-neither he nor Trump drink alcohol...in "real life" ADDITIONALLY-on display   -high-end cocktail accompaniments and soda slayers-made with natural ingredients-including sweeter stevia. All widely available too--- Non-Alcohol Drinks/Mixes IMMUNE SCHEIN Ginger Elixirs-Hudson Valley small batch made- shots or cocktail mixer sizes-of healthy ginger sips (bumped up with Tumeric, Garlic-or exotic florals (Lavender) ...detox benefits popular in Western Europe Toma artisanal bloody mary mix -tangy and tarty made with company's own  chipotle tomatillo sauce, sriracha, and steak sauce -can drink this without liquor-for alcohol free wakeup call....

Food and beverage trends seen at International Restaurant & Food Service Tradeshow:  ...not surprisingly-are what's consumer popular right now-more natural ingredients- including sweetners like stevia+honey, foods locally sourced, small crafted production batches, allergy aware eats-(gluten free), and gourmet cocktails, Wicked Twisted Soft Pretzels -ahhh-too bad our local sports' stadiums don't serve this version of the classic chewy Bavarian style soft pretzel (bought frozen-then heated) Made without crap ingredients of the usual fare (corn syrup-yikes!). Also have a line of mustards and hard pretzels. Ohio based, Jagger Cone crispy ice cream cones-and waffle bowls-and nachos-nut free, baked, 0 trans fat, made with sea salt-the flat crispy waffle nachos can be used as a dipping chip. Yummy. Be warned when buying in bulk-very addictive. TIP: NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY is July 16th, 2017-the 3rd Sunday of July via GIPHY T he Really Great Food -...

Highlights From International Restaurant & Food Service Tradeshow: Geared toward professional providers of foods/drinks-anywhere from restaurants to summer camps...this recent NYC gathering of culinary provision provider- reflected the growing sophisticated tastes of a globally connected world...who may be staying home more -yet when venturing forth...expect a higher quality of eating offerings-that are healthier-and or/more indulgent. No surprise-quite a few vendors also seen at the Fancy Food Show-and overlapping of food trends, namely gluten free eats, natural (vs artificial) ingredients, a booming NY State distillery-craft-brew scene and new comer, raw cookie dough, Equipment: In addition to many pizza ovens to deliver gourmet outdoor grill worthy- wood fire style -crisp thin crusts, indoors...other most wanted industrial gadgets... SPACEMAN soft serve ice-cream -and frozen beverage-milkshake-smoothies machines. Pictured swirl soft serve -to use with mixes for cream...