2010 predictions: Get ready for family-style dining

With more small plates and shared meals showing up in restaurants across the city, the concept of family-style dining looks like one of the burgeoning food trends for 2010.  

Julian in Brookside opened with a Sunday-night family meal, while the Westside Local, Extra Virgin, JP Wine Bar, Bluestem, Brio Tuscan Grille, The Drop, Garozzo’s, and One80 all have small plates on their menu. Bo-Lings has Dim Sum on Sundays, which is not only kid friendly, but almost requires a large group in order for you to taste everything.