11 Food Pairing Innovations

From AR Cider Pairing Apps to Craft Beer Cookbooks

These food pairing innovations range from AR cider pairing apps to craft beer cookbooks.

While examples like the Angry Orchard Cider+Food app rely on augmented reality technology to identify tasting notes, recipes and food pairings, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's Uncorked Wine Experience aim to elevate patrons dinner visit. The restaurant offers a signature, fixed price menu that is affordable and specially curated to pair with its Duckhorn wine portfolio.

Other food pairing innovations to note include DeLallo's 'Olive + Beer Pairing Guide' along with 'The Beer Pantry,' a book by Adam Dulye and Michael Harlan Turkell that explores the intersection of "craft beer and great food" by highlighting beer-inspired dishes and those that showcase its versatility as an ingredient.

SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 91%
Freshness 9%

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