# Isolated Dining Restaurants are curating and normalizing one-person dining experiences. By [Amy Duong](https://www.trendhunter.com/amyduong), Trend and Research Writer | Published May 12, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/isolated-dining ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Isolated Dining trend? **Isolated Dining:** Restaurants are offering unconventional ways of dining by curating singular experiences in order to encourage self-connection and normalize solo dining to break the social stigma that surrounds it. ## The consumer insight behind the Isolated Dining trend Consumers' modern habits involve constant digital activity, making it harder for them to find private time for themselves to truly disconnect. Their reliance on technology has resulted in searching for ways to "unplug" and enjoy personal time. Thus, consumers are increasingly drawn to curated experiences that offer them the ability to enjoy time alone. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 5, 2019 to May 8, 2020 - Published: May 12, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Isolated Dining trend ### Solo Dining Restaurants curating solo dining experiences to break the social stigma around it and cater to consumers' desire for private, unplugging time. ### Private Dining Restaurants offering individual or small-group dining experiences in isolated, enclosed structures to ensure social distancing and increase safety measures. ### Self-Love Dining Restaurants creating pop-up events that encourage self-love and promote diners' mental health through mirrors, motivational quotes and feel-good experiences. ## What the Isolated Dining trend means for industry ### For Food & Beverage Opportunities for restaurants and bars to reimagine their dining experiences and cater to consumers' changing preferences and safety concerns. ### For Hospitality Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses can offer curated solo experiences to guests who seek private, unplugging time away from the digital world. ### For Wellness Companies that promote mental health and self-care can partner with restaurants to create events that support consumers' well-being through curated dining experiences and positive messaging. ## Workshop question What can your brand do to curate singular experiences and encourage self-connection for consumers? ## Trend signals for Isolated Dining Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 80%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Isolated Dining trend 4 featured examples from Jul 5, 2019 to May 8, 2020. - [Isolated Dining Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-for-restaurants): Mediamatic ETEN is Exploring the New Normal for Restaurants (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore isolated dining options and outdoor dining experiments to adapt to the new normal for restaurants. - [One-Seat Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-for-one): Bord för En Shares a Sit-Down Dinner for One in the Swedish Countryside (Category: Business) Implication: Restaurants can take inspiration from Bord för En's solo dining concept and consider catering to single diners by offering unique experiences and flexible payment models. - [Single-Person Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-for-one): Irma's Restaurant 1:1 is Only a Restaurant for One (Category: Marketing) Implication: Hotels and restaurants can offer single-person dining options to cater to solo travelers and local customers. - [Mirrored Valentine's Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-restaurant): The Two4One Valentine's Day Restaurant Celebrates Self-Love (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to create unique dining experiences that cater to individuals celebrating self-love during Valentine's Day. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)