There has definitely been a boom in the area of international cuisine. Flavors from all over the world are showing up in not so traditional ways. In less superfluous garnish, and more attention to flavor and texture. Food can't just look good anymore. Everything on a plate should serve a purpose.
Computers are the obvious answer.
They play a huge role in everything from nutritional analysis to product ordering and inventory. The Internet is used widely in our resource center, where students do a lot of research. In addition, there are some great advances in equipment technology, assisting large and small food services in production. All off our recipes, curriculum, rosters, purchasing and inventory is done on computer. This is standard industry practice nowadays.