Good food, good mood: Fast-casual dining

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This is one of the biggest trends right now. Fast-casual is slightly more upscale than fast food. Fast-casual restaurants offer disposable dishes and flatware, but their food tends to be presented as more upscale, such as gourmet breads and organic ingredients. Open kitchens are popular with fast-casual chains, where customers can see their food being prepared.

“Cafe” is a restaurant that does not offer table service. Customers order their food from a counter and serve themselves. A cafe menu traditionally offers things such as coffee, espresso, pastries, and sandwiches. Cafes originated in Europe and are strongly associated with France. They are known for their casual, unhurried atmosphere. Panera Bread is an example of a popular bakery-cafe chain.

“Pub” is short for Public House, pubs date back hundreds of years to Europe, especially Great Britain. Pubs have a timeless appeal, for their laid-back atmosphere. Brewpubs offer beer made in-house, as well as a wide selection of other beers and ales. Pubs can offer full menus, as well as appetizers. Many casual style restaurants have a separate pub side to their establishment.

“Casual Style Dining” is also known as family style dining in the United States. Casual style restaurants offer moderately priced entrees. This is one of the largest markets in the US right now. Casual style dining can be any number of themes, from Italian (Olive Garden) to seafood (Red Lobster) to Mexican (Chilis). Casual style restaurants offer tableside service, non-disposable dishes, while still keeping the menu moderately priced.

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