Only at the annual NRA show can you taste New Zealand mussels, fried cauliflower, microherbs and Jolly Rancher frozen drinks all under one massive McCormick roof. Chefs, restaurant owners, industry professionals and manufacturers of everything from bar stools to deep-fryers set up shop for 4 days, while parties go off all over town and open tables at restaurants are scarce. The show was a little smaller this year, but there was still plenty to check out. In between events and dinners, I did have time to snap a few shots of some of the tastiest and prettiest products spotted on and around the show floor.
Koppert Cress microgreens
Youki Trading Company Japanese flavored salts in flavors from green tea to plum
Japanese ginger juice
My fave packaging: Youki noodles
Frappé Classico samples from Ghirardelli
Spices
No sticker-wearing, no mini dog..
Té teas
Safe lite votives
Steinlager, my new favorite beer from New Zealand
