Last fall, The Gold Room at Tucson's Westward Look Resort went so far as to separate its menu into Chef's Regional Specialties and The Classics. The split menu also better encourages cross-cultural dining. It's a soft way to introduce interesting foods. Z'Tejas, a seven-unit chain that originated in Texas and now operates two sites in Phoenix, has evolved its menu from traditional Southern food. Guests generally don't mind Z'Tejas' play on regional cuisine, Peas says.
People are more adventurous, they're willing to try different things.
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