Why every restaurant has the same desserts

Desserts at restaurants have gotten boring — here’s why. This video is presented by Bluehost. Bluehost doesn’t influence our editorial decisions, but they make videos like this possible. When choosing a restaurant you probably look at a few things: What type of food do they serve? How close is it? Maybe if they’re allergen- or kid-friendly. You’re very likely looking at the list of entrees available to see if anything strikes you before even making a reservation. It’s a pretty typical way to choose a restaurant. After all, you want to enjoy your night out. But chef-instructor Kathryn Gordon from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York has one more suggestion: “I think you should try to look at the dessert menu more.” Desserts at most restaurants have gotten boring. You might find an incredible blend of cocktails or a wide-ranging wine list, followed by a well-curated list of sharable plates for appetizers, and of course the entrees will almost always offer some sort of wow factor. Oftentimes, dessert isn’t even on the main menu. Even the menu itself can feel like an afterthought — and when it hits the table, you’re likely staring down the same options you’ve seen hundreds of times before. There’s a reason for this. Check out the video above to learn more. Support our work. Become a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/memberships Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Sources and further reading: For more on the vanilla and cocoa crisis: https://www.france24.com/en/20180420-magagascar-vanilla-price-trade-crime-crop-weather https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/cocoa-prices https://www.statista.com/statistics/263855/cocoa-bean-production-worldwide-by-region/#:~:text=About%2070%20percent%20of%20the,%2C%20Ghana%2C%20Nigeria%20and%20Cameroon. For more on pastry chefs: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/pastry-chefs-struggle-inflation-2022?srsltid=AfmBOoq5R2H0zVc0ZDsqt4SYOP2QrvNCE50AVlwq0hPBoHCqy1T9_OMS Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H