# Cultured Dining Art and culture adds prestige to the dining experience. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jul 25, 2013 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/cultured-dining ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Cultured Dining trend? **Cultured Dining:** The more foodie culture grows, the more cuisine is accepted as its own art form. This has prompted a more tangible marriage of food and art as restaurateurs, chefs and lounge owners begin incorporating more culture into dining. This adds prestige to the experience, redefining the term "fine dining" to include an entire elite lifestyle. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 11, 2012 to Apr 29, 2015 - Published: Jul 25, 2013 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Cultured Dining trend ### Cultured Dining The growing acceptance of cuisine as an art form has led to more restaurateurs, chefs and lounge owners incorporating culture by adding prestige to the dining experience. ### Art-Inspired Menus Restaurants and museums alike are incorporating art themes to their menus, offering visitors a unique and delicious interpretation of the artwork. ### Cinematic Dining Experiences Pop-up dining experiences that blend fine food and film have been making a comeback, creating a fusion of art and culinary adventure. ## What the Cultured Dining trend means for industry ### For Hospitality By incorporating culture and art into the dining experience, the hospitality industry can elevate customer experience and offer unique themes to attract and retain customers. ### For Food and Beverage The emergence of art-inspired menus provides new opportunities for food and beverage companies to innovate and create unique dishes that cater to those who value culture and art. ### For Creative Arts The convergence of food and art creates potential sponsorship and partnership opportunities for creative arts organizations to tap into the food and dining market. ## Trend signals for Cultured Dining Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 61% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Cultured Dining trend 8 featured examples from Oct 11, 2012 to Apr 29, 2015. - [Atmospheric Timber Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elwood-restaurant): This Elwood Restaurant Celebrates the Suburb's Literary History (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of atmospheric dining experiences, blending tradition with modernity, and incorporating literary-inspired themes into their concepts. - [Painting-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-francisco-museum-of-art): The San Francisco Museum of Art is Offering Visitors Artistic Treats (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities abound for restaurants, cafes and catering services to enhance the dining experience by incorporating elements of art into their menu selections. - [Art-Inspired Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pisacco-restaurant-bar): The Pisacco Restaurant & Bar is a Contemporary Eatery in Milan (Category: World) Implication: The expanding demand for unique dining experiences offers opportunities for restaurants to differentiate themselves and attract more customers. - [Antiquated Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghent-restaurant): This Ghent Restaurant Boasts an Understated Yet Worldly Decor (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend for sophisticated restaurant interiors by offering creative design solutions that are custom-made and of high-quality to p… - [Regally Vintage Italian Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbatella-italian-eatery): The 'Barbatella' Italian Eatery in Naples is Vintage and Lavish (Category: Luxury) Implication: Opportunity for interior design companies to specialize in creating vintage-themed restaurant spaces. - [Cinematic Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-dining-experience): This Pop-Up Dining Experience in NYC Blends Fine Food and Film (Category: Marketing) Implication: The hospitality industry can leverage cinematic dining experiences to attract customers and provide unique dining options. - [Refurbished Royal Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-ermins-hotel): St. Ermin's Hotel Voted the Top Secret Luxury Location in London (Category: World) Implication: Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to improve their offerings and attract customers by investing in luxury renovations. - [Geeky Museum Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-paradise): The CW Restaraunt in South Korea is a Geek Paradise to Get a Meal (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for restaurants to attract a niche market of geek enthusiasts by incorporating themed decor and menu items. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/rotating-bakery-menu) (Lifestyle) - [Occasion Coding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-themed-desserts) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Lifestyle Subscription Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-fit-fun-advent-calendar) - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - 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