What's for dinner in the big city

Once a food trend grabs hold, it doesn't take long for it to sweep the nation. What's hot in big cities like L.A. and New York eventually trickle down to the rest of us, until another great food trend takes hold. So if you're land-locked like me in the middle states and are wondering what those coastal cities are brewing up for us next, take a look at this article from WebMD and learn more about food trends in the big city.

Besides being the first city in the nation to ban trans fats, the NY food scene is bustling with healthy goodness. Organic products are becoming more popular on menus, as is whole wheat, and there are at least two restaurant chains devoted strictly to salads. And natural foods megastore Whole Foods has found many happy customers in NYC residents.

Read more about America's trendsetting cities here, including mini-desserts in Atlanta, small-plate restaurants in Seattle, and the foie gras ban in Chicago. What's hip for foodies where you live?