Now we've got other items, so they are likely to stay and generate more revenue. Another set of successful trend watchers is David and Lesley Cohn, owners of such restaurants as Kemo Sabe, Corvette Diner, Tupelo, Hang Ten Brewing Co. and Galaxy Grill to name a few. In expanding their Hard Work Inc. empire, the Cohns became very familiar with the challenges of drawing and maintaining crowds, especially at lunch. We've added more vegetarian items over the years, and our veggie burgers are very popular. But I will say that for as much as people talk about it, the trend is to eat red meat, not avoid it.
People talk one way, but they act another.
That explains why steak houses, which used to be taboo, are huge. The Cohns also find seafood and pasta are popular with diners. As for trends, David sees Indian dishes and other exotic fare gaining popularity, thanks to worldwide travel and people being exposed to different kinds of food. We are considering doing this more in the future. Examples of restaurants built on the quick-service concept are Pick Up Stix, Rubio's, Oscar's and La Fresqueria.