Is that just talk or are diners really making an effort toward more healthy choices?
Maxwell: Customers are definitely making healthy choices. They want to know whether food is from local farms or not, and whether it is organic or not. At a quality restaurant they expect to see quality ingredients. Some diners even want to know which products are rich in antioxidants! Walter: Wow, I haven’t had anyone ask me that, but I agree that customers are trying to make healthier choices. There is definitely a trend toward organic and sustainable fare. People want to see foods that come from local farmers’ markets, local seafood, and food from sustainable practices. We work with a lot of local and organic farms. I think this ties into the healthy eating trend because this food is better for you. It’s not produced in another country—it comes from right around here. I don’t think folks are doing as much when it comes to eating lighter or cutting calories, however—at least not when they go out to dinner. Landry: I agree; I don’t think there is a tendancy toward healthy eating when i
