Fight the Fomo: Food Trends of 2024
Last week Google released its major trends and food trends for 2024, and we were surprised to learn that Dubai chocolate is only at number 5.:
- Olympic chocolate muns
- Tanghulu
- Tini’s mac and cheese
- Mango pickle
- Dubai chocolate bar
- Dense bean salad
- Chia water
- Sleepy girl
- Lemon balm
- Viral cucumber salad
Drinkable Mayo Is Happening in Japan
In November, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson launched Nomu Mayo, a drinkable mayonnaise. Lawson states it’s a “chilled drink mayo fanatics have long been waiting for.” However, the product is technically a “mayonnaise-style drink” made with milk, dairy-type products, and mayo seasoning, not pure mayo.
The drink is currently in a “test sale period” to gauge customer response. While reactions online have been mixed, with some expressing confusion or disgust, it has sparked curiosity. Many have tried it “for science,” though reviews are generally negative. One Reddit user called it “awful” with a salty, mayo-like taste, while another admitted to tipping it down the drain.
Magnolia In the Sky
Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan has become a beacon for desserts, famous for its creamy banana pudding, decadent cupcakes, and classic American baked goods. United Airlines has partnered with Magnolia Bakery to bring its famous Banana Pudding onboard select flights across the U.S. This marks the first time Magnolia’s desserts are featured on a commercial airline.
Squid Pizza Game
On Tuesday, Dominos Pizza announced it’s teaming up with Netflix to offer Emergency Pizzas to players of Squid Game: The Experience, an augmented commercial tie-in to the hit TV show.
Players who lose in the immersive experience at Manhattan Mall will receive a $500 gift card for free pizza for a year, presented in a custom Domino’s and Squid Game Dalgona tin. It helps brand Domino’s Pizza as comfort food, just as we’ve always known.
Taylor Swift’s Favorite NYC Restaurants
Vogue magazine recently published the restaurants that paparazzi often photograph Swifts. adhere is the list, compelled by both quiet luxury, Italian food, and upcycled classics: Chez Margaux, the new members-only club in the Meatpacking district, The Corner Store , famous for their lavish Martinis, Lucali, a great Brooklyn Pizzeria, loved by many celebrities and this is the place Jay Z and Beyoncé famously ate at instead of going to the Grammys in 2012, The Tuscan-inspired via Carota and Ballatos, another family-owned old school Italian restaurant.Ypu might not be a superstar (yet), but you can eat as one.
What Will Celebrities Eat at the Golden Globes?
The nominees for the Golden Globes were revealed this week, ahead of the award ceremony that takes place in January, and will once again feature dishes from the celebrity-favorite Nobu Restaurants.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns with several of his signature dishes, including The Gold Standard Roll—a sushi roll featuring king crab topped with salmon, gold flakes, and caviar and served with yuzu sauce on the side. This dish is available at the restaurant for $77.
Other offerings from Matsuhisa include seaweed tacos, yellowtail with jalapeños, sashimi salad, black cod, and a selection of sushi including tuna, white fish, and salmon.
Trend Alert: Espresso Tonic
The espresso tonic, a blend of espresso and tonic water, was first created in Norway in 2007 but has only recently gained traction in the U.S. The espresso tonic is emerging as a refreshing bridge between morning coffee and evening drinks, especially as young people seek mocktails and adaptogenic beverages. With cold drinks making up over 75% of Starbucks’ sales, the espresso tonic is well-positioned to rival popular choices like frappuccinos and espresso martinis.
Zach Coffey, inspired by the rising popularity of espresso tonics, saw an opportunity to introduce the drink to a larger audience. Along with co-founder Bianca Smith, he launched Spritzi — a canned cold brew tonic in flavors like orange, strawberry dragonfruit, and classic coffee.
Pantone Color of the Year is…
Mocca Mouse. This is how they explained their choice of color: “A trend-led fashion color with a rich neutrality, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perception of brown, crossing from the humble and earthbound to the luxurious. We don’t know about you, but we like to call it milk chocolate color.
