Home Cooking Around the World: Bringing Comfort to Campus

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Home Cooking Around the WorldBringing Comfort
to Campus

• Presentation by
• Nancy Kruse
• The Kruse Company

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Comfort to CampusSession Agenda

• Were Going Back to Future
• 10 American Comfort Classics
• Contemporary Twists Tweaks
• Opportunities for Campus Dining

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Comfort to Campus Session Context

• YIN
• ON ONE HAND
• Home cooking (with twist)
• Regional comfort foods
• Stealth health
• Snacking
• Portability
• Convenience

• YANG
• ON OTHER HAND
• Big flavors
• Tapas
• World cuisine/street foods
• 24/7 dining
• Fresh/local/sustainable
• Health info/details
• Source IFMA COEX Survey of
• Leading Campus Dining Directors

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Contemporary Comfort 10New Age Stroganoffs

• Bob Evans Pot Roast Stroganoff
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  TGI Fridays Prime Rib Stroganoff
• Hale Heartys Beef Stroganoff Soup

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Country KitchensSteak Stroganoff
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Noodles CompanysMushroom Stroganoff
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Contemporary Comfort 9Meatball Mania

• Noodles Companys
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• TGI Fridays Meatball Sandwich

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Gilt BarsOven-Roasted, Hand-Cut Meatballs

• With Brown Butter and Thyme
• Chicago, IL

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New York CitysThe Meatball Shop
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Liquid VersionMeatball Cocktail

• THE SPICY MEATBALL
• 1 oz. sausage-infused
• whiskey
• 1/4 oz. sweet vermouth
• 1/8 oz. amaretto
• 1/8 oz. amaro
• 2 dashes bitters
• Mixologist Jason Littrell,
• New York, NY

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Contemporary Comfort 8Bread Bowls

• Dominos Pasta Line

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Claim JumpersHomemade Beef Stew
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CocosSoup in Baguette
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Bob EvansBreakfast Biscuit Bowls
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Veggie BowlsWork, Too

• Uno Chicago Grills Golden Pumpkin Soup
• In Kabocha Squash Bowl

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Contemporary Comfort 7Melted Sandwiches
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La MadeleinesSeasonal Special
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• PANERA BREADS
• CUBAN CHICKEN PANINI
• Antibiotic-free chicken
• Smoked ham
• Swiss cheese
• Chipotle mayo
• Sun-dried tomato-ale
• mustard
• Pickle chips marinated
• in jalapeno-infused brine
• Focaccia

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Great Steak Potato Co.sPhilly Mac
Cheesesteak
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Grilled Cheese TrucksCheesy Mac Rib Melt

• Los Angeles, CA

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Contemporary Comfort 6Oatmeal Is Hot!

• Starbucks
• Caribou Coffee

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Jamba JuicesSteel-Cut, Organic
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McDonaldsFruit Maple
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CatalsOatmeal Brulee

• Anaheim, CA

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Oatmeals on FireAt Sweetflow Truck

• Washington DC

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Contemporary Comfort 5Sweet Potatoes

• Burgervilles Sweet Potato Fries

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Wildflower Bread CompanysRoasted Sweet Potato
Sandwich

• Fennel
• Fresh Mozz
• Tomato
• Arugula
• Herb Focaccia
• Fig Confit

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HoulihansSweet Potato Pancakes
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Contemporary Comfort 4Punched-Up Potatoes

• Tator Tot Casserole

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Claim JumpersStuffed Bakers

• INCLUDING
• Vegetarian with Seasonal
• Veggies, Cheeses, Fire-Roasted
• Salsa
• Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sweet
• Potato with Green Onions,
• Red Peppers, Cilantro, Fresh Papaya
• Relish Lemon, Drizzled with Honey

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GyenarisKimchi Mashed Potatoes

• Los Angeles, CA

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Limas Taste Ceviche BarsPapa Rellena

• Deep-Fried Mashed Potato Ball
• Beef
• Raisins
• Olives
• New York City

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Paramount RoomsPoutine

• Chicago, IL

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Contemporary Comfort 3Red-Hot Red Hots

• Wienerschnitzels Angus Dogs

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KogisStems Seeds Hot Dog

• All-Beef Hot Dog
• Melted Cheese
• Sesame Mayo
• Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sesame Seeds
• Nori (Sea Weed)
• Green Scallions
• Kogi Truck, Los Angeles

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Dirty FranksTop Dogs

• Sriracha Mustard
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Mango Chutney
• Kim Chee
• Columbus, Ohio

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Sharis Appetizer Platter
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Lets Be FrankTakes to Street

• 100 Grass-Fed Beef,
• All Natural, Locally Grown
• San
  Francisco

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DBGBsSwanky Dogs
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Contemporary Comfort 2Red Velvet Sweet Stuff

• California Pizza Kitchens Red Velvet Cake

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Maggie MoosRed Velvet Ice Cream
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Crumbs Red Velvet Cupcake Cupcake Cake
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Red Velvet Lounge HasLiquor-Infused Cupcakes

• New York City

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Contemporary Comfort 1Year of the Pig!

• WHOLE ANIMAL NOSE TO TAIL
• Maialino, New York City,
• Tripe alla Trasteverina
• The Publican, Chicago,
• Pigs Ear Salad
• Bouchon, Yountville LA,
• Pig Trotters
• Also from coast to coast

• Jill Barron, Exec Chef, De Cero,
• Chicago Illinois

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Its AllAbout Bacon

• Wendys New Burger

• BACON MENU MENTIONS
• ALL ITEMS
• 2005 2009
• 4,392 5,558
• BACON MENU MENTIONS
• BURGERS
• 2005 2009
• 424 576
• Source Mintel

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• Sold 600 tickets
• _at_ 45 in 15 minutes

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MoresBLT Cupcake

• Chicago, IL

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Blue Duck TavernsBacon Popcorn

• Washington, DC

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Osteria via Statos Baconcello Martini

• Chicago, IL

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Comfort to CampusSummary Conclusions

• All-American comfort foods hot
• Satisfaction
• Convenience
• Value
• Contemporary comfort foods fit campus foodservice
• Versatile
• Accessible
• Flavorful
• Fresh
• Healthful
• Vegetarian/Vegan