7 buzzy dining trends for 2024: ‘Porn star’ martinis and a vegan take on
Are you hungry for change — in the most literal sense?
The new year will likely see many shifts in what Americans eat and sip. It’s the inevitable out-with-the-old and in-with-the-new pattern that has come to define the dining and drinking scene. In fact, some of these trends were already rising to the fore in 2023, but we expect them to fully take hold in 2024. Here are seven examples of what to expect.
The ‘porn star’ martini is the new espresso martini
Americans love their martinis — and especially their martini variations. The espresso martini (which usually mixes vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur) has been all the rage for the last couple of years. Now, the “porn” star” martini, a passion fruit-flavored version, is quickly becoming the “it” one to sip. The drink, a British favorite that is often served with a small glass of Prosecco, dates back to the early 2000s, but has been finding new fans in America of late. A survey from Liquor.com had it ranking as the sixth most popular cocktail, beating out the margarita and the negroni, among other drinks. And Chinola, a Dominican-made passion-fruit liqueur that’s sometimes used in the cocktail, is quickly becoming a staple in the U.S., with distribution growing to at least 20 states.
An assortment of tinned fish offered by the José Gourmet’s ABC+ brand.
José Gourmet
Fancy tinned fish is the new king of the sea
Americans also love their fish, be it fried, broiled or served in a soup or stew. But these days, they’re increasingly looking to tinned (or canned) fish as an alternative. Want proof? Annual U.S. sales have grown from $2.3 billion to $2.7 billion in recent years, according to a recent report. And we’re not just talking about that budget brand of sardines you remember from years ago. Instead, the focus is on fancier imported varieties with creative packaging. The ABC+ line of tinned fish from the Portugal-based José Gourmet company includes such options as croaker in spiced olive oil and fried mussels in marinade.
This Nutella-like spread has the vegan stamp of approval.
Voyage Foods
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