Americans of all backgrounds are discovering ethnic foods and beverages spanning the globe, incorporating a broader array of flavors and experiences than ever before. The young and more educated are leading the way, wandering ever farther from culinary "home," says the Hartman Group (hartman-group.com), Bellevue, Wash. From the explosion of poke bowls, the sweet-heat wave, Cuban sandwiches, Korean barbecue and the use of North African spices, ethnic foods' popularity continues to rise, and more exotic fare from different countries is becoming sought after.
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