Due to the economic malaise that has drained consumers' pocketbooks, the left side of the menu is going to receive a lot more attention in 2010. Smaller plates, portion-size options and items that can be shared will meet guests' needs for comfort and intimacy, saysrnMichael Whiteman, concept creator with Joseph Baum & Michael Whiteman Co., New York City. Whiteman also likes "upscaling the downscale" menu item, such as gourmet hamburgers and French fries dipped in truffle oil.rnOne hotel ahead of the curve is The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida, which just launched Bites, a lobby lounge concept offering smaller tastes of global cuisines.
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