Restaurants are now Evolving into Family-Friendly Eateries

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Restaurants are now Evolving into Family-Friendly
Eateries
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• Despite various scientific researches showing
  that fast food is generally unhealthy, they
  persist as premiere commercial establishment
  within the food industry. But this has not
  prevented consumers from looking out for
  alternative restaurants

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• Today, individuals and families seem to be in the
  search for a vast array of dining options from
  budget eateries, theme resto, healthy options and
  good family-friendly establishments. More
  specifically, parents seem to be on the look-out
  for eateries that offer only the usual
  high-chairs and very limited menu for their kids.

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• In the U.S. there is a growing chain of diners
  and eateries that are evolving into family
  restaurants. These establishments offer
  child-friendly environments and customer service.

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• Some restaurants now give children cookies upon
  arrival to keep them from waiting. These cookies
  or treats could be turned over to the kitchen
  staff for heating and be ready for dessert. Some
  others have entertainment options like bocce or
  bowling lanes for kids. Other food places now
  offer ham biscuits with sweet butter, fresh
  mozzarella, tomato flatbread Garlic Grilled
  Shrimp Skewer broiled fish of the day, snow crab
  legs, or popcorn shrimp, all of which come with
  orange slices or steamed broccoli.

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• In other family restaurants, the usual kids menu
  of pizza, mac n cheese, mini hamburgers, are
  served with low-fat milk and "taco kits" that
  allows budding chefs to choose three ingredients
  and take them back to the table to fill their own
  tortillas.

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• In Hong Kong, home to family favourites
  Disneyland and Ocean Park, the trend is also
  similar with a number of restaurants offering
  kid-friendly themes that make them more
  attractive for family dining.

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• A number of family restaurants offer typical kid
  meals but provide a range of child-friendly
  environment. Some are specifically themed-- a
  large pirate ship in the middle of the
  establishment or a small playground where
  children can play, while others are placed beside
  malls or recreational areas even beaches. But
  there are also a few which specialize in an list
  of extensive menus including artisan cheese
  sandwiches, fish finger, baked potatoes, sorbet,
  and even island inspired drinks for kids.

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• Other popular family destinations in Asia like
  Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Bangkok and Cambodia
  are also into the trend with sprawling kids
  treats of sweets and desserts, servings of milk,
  the fast becoming renowned flying chicken of
  Cambodia, the Japanese shrimp Hamburg, Thailands
  divine eggs all served in cafes and eateries with
  special comic books and toy corner.

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• In Singapore, the novelty seems to be traditional
  adult eateries like steakhouses are also shifting
  into child-friendly territory and are becoming
  common family eating destinations.

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• While most of Singapores best steakhouses and
  restaurants continue to offer their sumptuous
  specialties of prime stakes, tenderloin, T-bone,
  fillet mignon, strip meats and rib eye, most of
  these establishment now have playhouses, soft
  padded grounds and even slides, lawns, bowling
  and playground facilities that lets parents enjoy
  their stake, adult conversations or even few
  drinks while letting the children have fun in a
  safe, laid-back family-friendly environment. Some
  kids menu even comes with drawing sheets,
  colouring pencils and puzzles.