# Sentimental Dining Romantic eateries showcases a shift toward more intimate experiences. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jan 29, 2014, updated Feb 3, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sentimental-dining ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sentimental Dining trend? **Sentimental Dining:** With consumers increasingly becoming disinterested in everyday life, efforts to make average experiences more memorable are becoming more common. Turning ordinary situations into unforgettable occasions, romantic restaurants open up the door for more intimate forms of interaction. Meeting a demand for enhanced everyday experiences, themed dining showcases a turn toward more creative forms of expressive affection. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 6 to Sep 15, 2015 - Published: Jan 29, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sentimental Dining trend ### Themed dining experiences Restaurants are offering creative themed experiences to turn ordinary situations into unforgettable occasions, meeting a demand for enhanced everyday experiences. ### Virtual or remote dining Innovative technology is being used to connect loved ones who are physically separated, creating opportunities to expand dining options to a wider audience. ### Romantic and intimate atmosphere Restaurants are creating a more intimate dining experience with sophisticated decor, moody lighting, and lush greenery, targeting consumers who seek a memorable and special setting for their dining experiences. ## What the Sentimental Dining trend means for industry ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry has the potential to provide an immersive, creative, and memorable experience to customers through themed dining and sophisticated atmosphere. ### For Technology Further advancements in technology can create more virtual and remote dining experiences, opening up new opportunities for businesses to expand their clientele. ### For Interior Design Interior designers can use their skills to create a romantic and sophisticated atmosphere, utilizing elements such as moody lighting, natural elements, and sophisticated decor, to create the desired ambiance and provide a memorable experience for the customers. ## Trend signals for Sentimental Dining Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 39%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 39% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sentimental Dining trend 4 featured examples from Jan 6 to Sep 15, 2015. - [Candlelit Island Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibiza-restaurant): This Ibiza Restaurant is a Stunning, Sophisticated Retreat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The hospitality industry can utilize trends like open-air seating and luxury restroom design to create innovative experiences that attract customers and stand out in a crowded mar… - [Romantic Subaquatic Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-restaurant): The Per Aquum Niyama Maldives Underwater Restaurant has Stunning Views (Category: World) Implication: Hotels and resorts can take advantage of this trend by investing in underwater dining experiences to create an unforgettable experience for their guests. - [Romantic Catalan Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nagoya-restaurant): This Nagoya Restaurant is Inspired by the Culture of Northeastern Spain (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to create atmospheric designs using natural and minimalist designs to enhance the guests' culinary experience. - [Long-Distance Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dinner): The Sync Virtual Dinner Connects Couples in Different Cities for Christmas (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The technology industry has the opportunity to develop innovative software applications and tools that can simulate virtual dining experiences, creating a new revenue stream and e… ## 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)