The changing landscape of beverage culture Amanda Jones, SIP Bar Manager, prepares non-alcoholic cocktails on a regular basis at the bar in downtown Jacksonville. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Edible Northeast Florida first visited the “sober curious” movement back in 2020, during “Dry January.” At the time, it was unclear if the movement was a passing fad, or if it had more staying power. As it turns out, not only is the spirit-free movement still around, but it is also continuing

Left to right: Paul Carr, Francois Castro, Brandon and Saji George, Chason Spencer, David Cohen, Antonette Palacios and Nickey Boyd. Photos by Cole LoCurto. In December, Edible Northeast Florida gathered seven voices from the region’s hospitality community around a table at Chancho King, an Ecuadorian-inspired diner in Murray Hill. Guests included Antonette Palacios, CEO of KMP Hospitality; Francois Castro, co-owner of Chancho King; David Cohen, owner of Manifest Distilling;

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Creative flavors, like matcha, and seasonal changes make doughnuts a sizzling trend. Photo by Amy Robb. Some food trends catch fire and become part of our culture, while other fads fizzle after short-lived notoriety (remember unicorn frappuccinos and charcoal ice cream?). The following are some trends that are hot right now. Sous-Vide A French term meaning “under vacuum,” this is a method of cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag under a precisely heated water bath. Once limited