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U.S.BREAKING: MILDLY IMPORTANT

Down With the Small Plate

The New York Times says a lifestyle shift is under way in restaurants as diners move away from small plates; the entrées are reportedly fine.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
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At a glance

  • First reported by The New York Times: “Down With the Small Plate”.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:54 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports that American diners are turning against the small plate, and our team is monitoring the situation.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe small plate, Gloria? As in the tiny food that comes out in waves?

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the one. The Times describes a shift in dining, and I am told it is spreading.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the big breaking story is that people want a whole meal.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes. Restaurants may now be forced to put the food on one plate.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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