Every year, at the beginning of the year, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) puts out a list of predictions on the top food trends of the new year. I was surprised to see the three things topping the list were- locally sourced meats and fish, locally grown produce, and environmental sustainability. Eventually in the appetizer section, vegetarian appetizers topped the list at number one. Which leads me to wonder, what will the dinning experience be like in the future? When reading Anthony Bourdains book, he talks about the use of good meat in a restaurant and the importance of making sure what we are putting in our bodies is healthy, and that we actually know what it is (a scary thought). He has shares his fear for future dinning. If today in 2015, its $14 to get a decent cheeseburger, what will it be in the future- $20, $30? My big question is- how expensive is the average cheeseburger going to get, and more importantly who is willing to pay for the high prices? I polled a few of my friends about whats more important to them- $20 for a locally sourced burger, or $10 for a decent, non-locally sourced burger and they said all said $10, laughing at the idea of paying ten dollars more for locally sourced meat. But, when I asked my parents, they both said, "Of course the locally sourced, I would rather pay for quality." So I guess it largely depends upon who your average customer is. Maybe a $20 burger place isn't the smartest idea right next to FSU, but go more into the downtown area, and it could be one of the most commonly bought items on the menu. As someone who doesn't eat red meat, I am excited to see the locally sourced produce and vegetarian items are becoming important to everyone, and next time your out to eat, look to see if your restaurant is implementing some of these new food trends.