The District Magazine Volume 1 Issue 1, 2016 | Page 10

Which 2016 dining trend
do you want to try most?
Around-the-clock food shows, celebrity guests and niche
themed restaurants are just a few reasons the fine food movement
continues to experience extraordinary growth. In 2016, more
people will be seeking upscale dining experiences that focus on
the unique to the luxurious - and they’re willing to pay big bucks
to do so.
In fact, Americans said they would splurge an average of
$203 in order to have a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience at a
gourmet restaurant, according to a recent online survey by Harris
Poll sponsored by Michelin, the global tire maker that publishes
the popular restaurant guide.
What’s surprising is the people willing to pay the most for fine
dining experiences are younger generations. Millennials (ages
18-34) on average would pay $282 for this culinary experience,
compared to diners ages 45-54 who would shell out $170, and