--- title: Take a Tour Across the U.S. - Small Plate Preferences are Impacted by Regional Trends [INFOGRAPHIC] description: Regional food trends impact the small plate preferences of consumers when choosing small plates and appetizers. See these trends by region to learn what small plates can help drive left-side-of-the-menu sales. image: https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-13%20at%202.05.27%20PM.png --- [![TAMPA MAID](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo.png) ](https://www.tampamaid.com/) # Trends, Innovations & Insights # Take a Tour Across the U.S. - Small Plate Preferences are Impacted by Regional Trends [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Mar 15, 2018 ![Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid_Author.png) Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/tampamaidfoods/?fref=ts) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/TampaMaidFoods) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Small plate and appetizer trends are influenced by different geographical regions.* Regional trends can influence consumer preferences and impact menu sales. 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