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Gothic Romanticism Desserts

This Pastry Chef Combines Sweet & Savory to Make Gothic Dessert Dishes

— October 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
The head of the pastry program at the San Francisco eatery Lazy Bear uses Gothic Romanticism as inspiration for dessert creations. The idea for infusing a dark and eerie theme with a pleasant treat is the ultimate goal for this pasty chef.

While listening to punk rock music, this chef created a dessert called 'Coffee and Cigarettes,' which uses black sesame, cassis, cocoa and charcoal. This dish is not currently on the menu, however a similar one, which has not been named uses these same ingredients as well. This dessert is plated to look as though it was dragged through the dirt and sprinkled with soil.

Additional desserts that follow the Gothic Romanticism theme are featured regularly on the Lazy Bear's menu. All the dishes are created by the head pastry chef who finds the world of dark romance a culinary inspiration.
Trend Themes
1. Gothic Romanticism Desserts - Opportunity for chefs and pastry professionals to explore dark and eerie themes in dessert creations.
2. Sweet and Savory Fusion - Incorporating unexpected flavor combinations, like the 'Coffee and Cigarettes' dessert, can create disruptive innovations in the dessert industry.
3. Visual Presentation as a Storytelling Element - Using plating techniques that mimic unusual settings, such as dragging a dessert through dirt, allows for creative expression and unique dining experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Restaurants - Restaurants and hotels can incorporate Gothic Romanticism desserts into their menus to attract adventurous food enthusiasts and create a unique dining experience.
2. Culinary Arts and Gastronomy - Chefs and pastry professionals can experiment with unconventional ingredients and combinations to push the boundaries of dessert creations and challenge traditional culinary norms.
3. Event Planning and Catering - Gothic Romanticism desserts can be incorporated into themed events and catered functions to add an element of intrigue and surprise to the culinary offerings.
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