Weight-loss drugs are changing dining as customers eat half their meals, take rest home, celebrity chef says
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito says customers are eating half their meals and taking the rest home due to weight-loss medications like Ozempic. Diners still want big portions but are eating less, leading to a trend of taking food to go.
The restaurant industry is evolving due to changing consumer habits. Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito notes that the rise of weight-loss medications like Ozempic has led to decreased appetites. Diners are eating half their meals and taking the rest home, even in fine dining settings. This trend is driven by a desire for value, as prices are higher due to increased costs. DiSpirito understands customers taking food home to get two meals out of it. The take-home trend is becoming more common, with restaurants now packaging food in attractive bags with stickers.
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