--- title: Trends, Innovations and Insights (3) description: Trends, innovations and insights for small plates restaurant operators can use to increase customer traffic and profitability (3) --- [![TAMPA MAID](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo.png) ](https://www.tampamaid.com/) # Trends, Innovations & Insights ## [Seafood Snacks & Appetizers: Adding Fish, Crab, & Calamari to Menus [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/seafood-snack-and-appetizers-adding-fish-crab-and-calamari-to-menus-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Wed, May 1, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2019-05-28 at 4.32.05 PM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-05-28%20at%204.32.05%20PM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/seafood-snack-and-appetizers-adding-fish-crab-and-calamari-to-menus-infographic) *Operators can increase sales by adding seafood snacks & appetizers to their menus featuring favorites like fish, crab, & calamari.*   [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/seafood-snack-and-appetizers-adding-fish-crab-and-calamari-to-menus-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/seafood-snack-and-appetizers-adding-fish-crab-and-calamari-to-menus-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Global Flavors Energize Menus, Entice Customers](https://insights.tampamaid.com/global-flavors-engergize-menus) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Apr 16, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![april small plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/april%20small%20plates.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/global-flavors-engergize-menus) *African, Mexican food and flavors rank high among those ethnic trends influencing menu items.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/global-flavors-engergize-menus) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/global-flavors-engergize-menus#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Flavorful Trends influence small plates on menus [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/flavorful-trends-influence-small-plates-on-menus-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Apr 16, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2019-05-28 at 4.34.35 PM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-05-28%20at%204.34.35%20PM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/flavorful-trends-influence-small-plates-on-menus-infographic) Global flavors such as African and Mexican spices are influencing small plates and appetizers on menus.   [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/flavorful-trends-influence-small-plates-on-menus-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/flavorful-trends-influence-small-plates-on-menus-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Millennials & Food Trends: Online Ordering & Natural Food Dishes [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Mar 18, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2019-03-15 at 2.39.28 PM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-15%20at%202.39.28%20PM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes-infographic) *To keep up with the latest food trends, operators must cater to millennials who are interested in online ordering & natural food.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Satisfying Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Mar 18, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/iStock-962497838_Resizze.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes) *Generational insights and menu tips for this influential group of consumers. * So you want your restaurant to attract more millennials, the 80-million strong generation whose influence is being felt across the foodservice industry? [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-and-food-trends-online-ordering-and-natural-food-dishes#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Non-Alcoholic Drinks: How to Pair Mocktails with Small Plates [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-how-to-pair-mocktails-with-small-plates-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Feb 26, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![small plates big sales](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/small%20plates%20big%20sales.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-how-to-pair-mocktails-with-small-plates-infographic) *Operators can grow sales by combining on-trend mocktails and small plates into unique pairings. * [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-how-to-pair-mocktails-with-small-plates-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-how-to-pair-mocktails-with-small-plates-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Mocktails & Small Plates: Non-Alcoholic Drinks Increase Sales](https://insights.tampamaid.com/mocktails-and-small-plates-non-alcoholic-drinks-increase-sales) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Feb 26, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Small plates header](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Small%20plates%20header.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/mocktails-and-small-plates-non-alcoholic-drinks-increase-sales) *Finding new sales opportunities by matching non-alcoholic drinks with food.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/mocktails-and-small-plates-non-alcoholic-drinks-increase-sales) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/mocktails-and-small-plates-non-alcoholic-drinks-increase-sales#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Food Trends 2019: Appetizers & Small Plates Gain Popularity](https://insights.tampamaid.com/food-trends-2019-appetizers-and-small-plates-gain-popularity) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Jan 28, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Jumbo Popcorn Shrimp cmyk (2) copy](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Jumbo%20Popcorn%20Shrimp%20cmyk%20(2)%20copy.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/food-trends-2019-appetizers-and-small-plates-gain-popularity) *Consumers’ hunger for value-priced appetizers, small plates.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/food-trends-2019-appetizers-and-small-plates-gain-popularity) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/food-trends-2019-appetizers-and-small-plates-gain-popularity#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Appetizers & Small Plates Satisfy Consumers Craving Quality & Value [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/appetizers-and-small-plates-satisfy-consumers-craving-quality-and-value-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Jan 28, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![infographic featured image](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/infographic%20featured%20image.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/appetizers-and-small-plates-satisfy-consumers-craving-quality-and-value-infographic) *To appeal to consumers craving quality food and excellent value, operators must add appetizers and small plates to their menus.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/appetizers-and-small-plates-satisfy-consumers-craving-quality-and-value-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/appetizers-and-small-plates-satisfy-consumers-craving-quality-and-value-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Restaurant Marketing 101: Attracting Generation Z Consumers [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/restaurant-marketing-101-attracting-generation-z-consumers-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Nov 29, 2018 - 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