While many people have come to expect outrageous food offerings at the annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), this year's menu features some ultra-creepy creations from Bug Bistro.
For the 2016 CNE, Bug Bistro will be offering up two insect-topped dishes that put a unique spin on traditional comfort food. The first offering is the Bug Dog, which consists of a hormone-free beef sausage topped with crispy mustard crickets. The second bug-worthy dish is called 'Tacos Grillos' and it consists of flour tortillas filled with chipotle-fried beef sirloin and a sprinkling of toasted chilli lime crickets. The restaurant is also serving up a Beetle Juice beverage made from buttermilk, fresh lime, mango pulp and roasted mealworm powder.
While certainly not for everyone, the new insect-topped creations carry on the CNE's tradition of offering new and innovative food items.
Insect-Covered Comfort Food
Bug Bistro is Debuting Two Insect-Topped Dishes at This Year's CNE
Trend Themes
1. Insect-topped Dishes - Explore the trend of incorporating insects as toppings in food, creating unique and unexpected flavor experiences.
2. Alternative Protein Sources - Discover the trend of using insects as a sustainable and eco-friendly source of protein, revolutionizing the food industry.
3. Novel Food Experiences - Experience the trend of pushing boundaries in culinary creations by introducing unconventional ingredients like insects.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to incorporate insect toppings and alternative protein sources to cater to adventurous consumers.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - The sustainable agriculture industry can leverage the trend of using insects as a protein source to create new farming and cultivation methods.
3. Event and Entertainment - The event and entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of novel food experiences by incorporating unique culinary offerings at events, festivals, and exhibitions.