As consumers are looking for more novel eating experiences, eateries are coming out to focus on specialist dishes and turning ordinary things such as avocado, crisps and eggs into a delectable experience.
AVO-LISCIOUS Avo Avo, Glasgow
Avo Avo is a restaurant created by three friends following a trip to Amsterdam which introduce them to the buzz behind avocado, following this they decided to bring an all-avocado restaurant concept to Glasgow. The menu caters mainly to people with healthy dietary preferences - with popular dishes like mac’n’cheese and burgers all revisited with avocado as the core ingredient.
Hip Chips is based in Soho, London, it is a food concept that aims to re-vamp the potato crisp and cater to ‘cravings’ in a fun, premium and original way. All hand-made and freshly cooked to be served directly to guests via a conveyor belt, these various different types of crisps are offered alongside numerous dips going from savoury to sweet. The menu selection is exciting yet simple and efficient as snacks are supposed to be, with a 3-part ordering process from seasoning choice, size options and dip selection.
Yolk was originally a pop-up restaurant concept with an unpretentious menu offering affordable gastro-comfort food led by a strong focus on eggs. The success of Yolk has led them to secure amore permanent venue within the Broadgate Estate, with similarly simple dishes all developed to be quality takeaway food that prioritise flavour above all.
There is a particular opportunity for nano specialist eateries to focus on breakfast and desserts. As these times are becoming social moments, adding novelty or introducing more daring dishes are enough to bring customers through the door.