The latest in food trends

According to Special Events, caterers are saying the hot trends in food and beverage these days can be summed up as, "make it small and take it outside." So, I guess the now-ubiquitous sliders will be with us for a while longer, as will picnics. One thing I'd like to see on more menus?

Trick pancakes!

And not just pancakes decorated to look like something or other, but pancakes that are so far out there that you wouldn't even know they're pancakes. Like this one.

Or, more simply, like this one:

Just think of the logos or theme ideas you could put on people's plates just be pre-pouring a little batter. Plus, I just like pancakes.