SizzlingSummerTrends

Fresh Produce

Summer is synonymous with an abundance of fresh veggies from fresh herbs and scallions to peppers and corn that are perfect to toss on a hot grill. Using fresh ingredients in your dishes enhances recipes, building layers of flavors that have been picked at their peak.

Menu Suggestions:

Lemon + Herb Farro Salad

Burrata With Nectarines And Corn

Bistecca Fiorentina

Lemon Ricotta Orecchiette with Basil and Peas

Ethnic Fusion

Ethnic fusion is continuing to flourish, with Italian/Asian fusion restaurants becoming increasingly popular. Both Asian and Italian cuisine share common elements, most notably, an emphasis on seasonality and simplicity.

Here are some Italian/Asian dishes we’ve seen popping up on menus:

Mackerel Carbonara

(tagliatelle, smoked & cured mackerel, egg, cream, parmasean, chives)

Korean Fried Chicken Parmesan

(Korean-style fried chicken, angel hair, fresh tomato sauce, chives)

Coconut Miso Salmon

(curry crusted salmon fillet on a bed of black rice and a pool of miso coconut)

Comfort Foods

Comfort foods such as mac and cheese, burgers, and sliders remain popular, as people are nostalgic for simpler times and familiar options.

Beverages

On the beverage side, the no & low trend is growing, with Gen Z being a non-boozy generation. Creative non-alcoholic cocktails are in demand, with halvsies emerging as popular callouts where only half the spirit is used. No-alcohol beer and spirits are expected to be available also.

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Overall, there’s plenty to look forward to in the summer season, with an emphasis on fresh and innovative food and beverage offerings.

In Season Summer Produce

June July August

Arugula

Beets

Blueberries

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Chard

Cherries

Chili Peppers

Chives

Currants

Garlic

Green onions lettuce

Melons

Mesclun

Peas

Radishes

Rhubarb

Scallions

Spinach

Strawberries

Summer Squash

Tomatoes

Zucchini

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P R O D U C T F E A T U R E S

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As a restaurant operator, fresh ingredients can be a catch 22. On one hand, the flavor and texture of fresh ingredients can sometimes set a menu item above the competition. This type of differentiator is a great loyalty tactic for getting return business.

An easy and trendy way to begin incorporating fresh ingredients on your menu is by using peppers and even hot peppers in certain applications. Surveys show that customers still like a little exploration in their food choices even if they are at their local pizza shop.

Another way to showcase your FRESH side is to have 1 or 2 globally inspired salads on your menu, according to the National Restaurant Association. In the same study, they also said that local fare and cultural additions to menu basics are the top macro trend for 2023.

Top Growing Salads

Source: Datassential’s MenuTrends, year ending Q4 2022

Hot Trend Tip

The appetizer section of the menu is also a nice place to ease into using more fresh ingredients because of the portion size. You can gauge the popularity of the item by testing it out as an appetizer! This can also go for desserts. A fresh peach slice on top of mascarpone or gelato could change the game!

Most Popular Peppers In Italy And How To Use Them

Pimento Peppers

Add to mild roasted vegetables or serve with sweet Italian sausage.

Friggitello Peppers

Stuff and serve as an appetizer.

Cubanelle Peppers

Use in salads and on pizza, or stuff with a savory filling.

Cayenne Peppers

Use in the preparation of stews, hot sauces, casseroles and in fishbased meals

Calabrian Chili

Use on pizza, pasta dishes and sauces.

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SWEET & CREAMY Pasticiotti

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Fresh whole button mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, red peppers and herbs marinated in a tangy Italian dressing.

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Seafood Salads

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• Deluxe Shrimp Salad

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• Cheese Tortellini Pesto Salad

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Protein Salads

• White Meat Chicken Salad

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