Oh! So, it's not 'news' news," is a response we often cope with when we tell people we write about food. But if you think about it, food trends are a reflection of the larger human consciousness. And that's why there's the saying that you are what you eat. The interest in healthy food and clean eating seems to be at its peak at the moment, and that follows from a larger philosophy that's manifesting itself in all walks of life — slow fashion, responsible travel, zero-waste kitchens... you get the drift.

This has now found its way into the unlikely territory of fast food, too. Restaurants and chefs are being prompted to realign their thinking to accommodate these demands. And what you're left with is a healthy version of what has always been among the unhealthiest of dishes — burgers. Now, city eateries are whipping up bun-less burgers or offering patrons the choice to opt out of bread.