As with everything lately, it seems like there's good news, bad news, conflicting data, and uncertainty as to who to trust and what to believe.

Things have certainly changed in the last few months. In many ways, all aspects of the foodservice industry are having to reevaluate what they will look like when the coronavirus crisis is over. As we've all seen, things have changed quickly, and some of those changes are likely to stick around in the future.

The infamous hamburger is a classic dish found on almost every menu offering in America. A ground meat patty, often beef, tucked between two halves of a bun, it can be customized with toppings to fit your personal preference. While many enjoy the hamburger weekly if not daily, there's not a lot of discussion about the hamburger's origin and how it came to be one of the most popular items in North America.

Hot chicken. It's quickly become one of America's most popular comfort foods. There's the crispy exterior, the added spice to the batter, and even the perfect drizzle of honey with a sandwich slice of sweet pickle. No matter why you come to "Nashville hot," once you've experienced it, you'll start craving it.

Food lovers and restaurateurs are always looking for novel and exotic flavors that can take a dish from drab to dynamic. Dijon mustard, Sriracha, wasabi, chutney, and pesto are a few examples of condiments that chefs use to create new culinary experiences. But trending in Florida, and spreading across the nation is a fiery and garlicky spice paste that originated in North Africa - harissa.

Continue reading to learn why Florida chefs should be looking for ways to incorporate harissa as a condiment, a rub, or as a spicy addition to pasta sauce, roasted vegetables, and even eggs.