As dining hall fare grows monotonous, sometimes we all need a little excitement in our lives. Today, eateries are coming up with new innovations ready for our mouths to savor. Turning old favorites into novel creations, we now have other exciting ways to enjoy food.
1. Cronut
Starting out in New York City at Dominique Ansel Bakery, this donut-croissant hybrid has expanded nationwide. With a flaky interior and a sugary exterior, its the best of both worlds for those who can't decide which option to pick on their morning breakfast run.
2. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Is Ben and Jerry's becoming too typical for you? Want something to make your Snapchat friends jealous? Find a nearby ice cream shop that makes the dessert right in front of you! Using liquid nitrogen, this treat can be made in seconds right in front of you and taste just as good as anything out of a pint.
3. Thai Rolled Ice Cream
Taking a cue from our friends overseas, rolled ice cream shops are now popping up here. Using an ice pan and two metal spatulas, the server pours the liquid mixture onto an ice pan and smashes toppings into it. As the pan freezes the cream, it is then divided into sections, rolled up, and fit into a nice cup with more toppings on top.
4. Japanese Shaved Snow
Another frozen treat brought over to the U.S. as well. Using a machine that grates blocks of soft ice, this dessert has a texture in between the softness of ice cream and the hardness of ice. With toppings such as condensed milk, boba and mochi, finding a place that allows you to customize your own order makes for delicious self-made concoctions.
5. Truffle Fries
Nothing can beat those cheap fast food fries late at night. When you're really in the mood to indulge, truffle fries are the way to go. Sometimes with truffle oil, sometimes with truffle butter or cheese, all variations provide a nuttier, richer taste to the already holy french fry.
6. Simits
As Turkish bakeries are growing more popular, so are their bagels. A similar thickness to an American pretzel, simits are encrusted with sesame seeds and can be filled with pretty much anything that can go into a bagel. It also makes you feel like a kid again biting into a toy ring.
7. Merveilleux
A Belgian cake with the airiness of a meringue, merveilleuxs are slowly growing to prominence in the U.S. Often adorned on the outside with the contents that make up the cake, they are small bites that take much time and effort to create. If you sailed away along with the cupcake craze, this is a great alternative options.
8. Phoritto
Is the Chipotle e. coli outbreak bringing you down? Then try a burrito filled with pho! With similar ingredients to the noodle soup that you typically would get at a Vietnamese restaurants, it is the perfect blend between Asian and Mexican cuisines. No need for utensils anymore; you can eat this all by hand!
9. Hot Pot
Popular among Asian countries, diners are gathered around a boiling pot of broth. It's similar to fondue, in that people can dip their food and cook it themselves. With several options for both broths and dippers, diners can sample anything from meats, vegetables, and grains all in front of themselves.
10. Fried Pizza
Not exactly what you'd find at a fair. Pizzerias are adopting this new method where they first fry the pizza dough, then add the sauce, cheese, and toppings before popping it into the oven. This is perfect for those who love their pizza crust extra crispy or simply want to try a new form of the staple.
