It’s always a sad thing when a local restaurant closes its doors, but that’s even more so the case when that spot has been around so long that it’s iconic. It’s part of a normal trajectory, though, for restaurants to open and close, even if they are establishments loved by the community.
In a January 2025 feature for Forbes, Giorgio Rapicavoli, chef and owner of Luca Osteria and Eating House in Miami, FL, talked about food trends for 2025 and made a prediction. “For 2025, I see a continued growth in minimal intervention in food,” Rapicavoli said. “Focusing on a ‘less is more’ mentality. How can we as chefs provide our guests with the most flavor with the least amount of ingredients.”
Rapicavoli added, “As the industry continues to grow, so do our purveyors, and working hand in hand with them will allow us to source better quality products which in turn will yield more delicious food.”…