2007 Chef Survey

The National Restaurant Association conducted an Internet survey of 1,282 members of the American Culinary Federation in October 2007. Chefs were given a list of 194 food items, beverage items, cuisines and preparation methods, and were asked to rate items as “hot,” “cool/passé” or “perennial favorite.”

The National Restaurant Association, founded in 1919, is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which is comprised of 935,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of 12.8 million employees — making it the cornerstone of the economy, career opportunities and community involvement. Along with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association works to represent, educate and promote the rapidly growing industry. For more information, visit our Web site at www.restaurant.org.