# Luxe Appetizer Menus Yesenin's Upscale Dishes Include Chopped Sirloin Tartare and Honey Ivlev By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appetizer-menu References: [buro247.ru](http://www.buro247.ru/lifestyle/restaurants/esenin-restoran-ponyatnoy-russkoy-kukhni.html) Yesenin's appetizer menu consists of upscale dishes that will appeal to well-traveled foodies. The Moscow tavern is not only famous for its elegant decor but is also home to artisanal dishes like 'Chopped Sirloin Tartare,' served with [signature French fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co) and ciabatta loaves along with desserts that include blancmange made with fresh violets and a culturally-themed 'Honey Ivlev' creation. Other standouts from this appetizer menu include a potato cream soup that is infused with truffles and served with potato pie -- a modern version of an authentic Russian meal. Furthermore, the restaurant's other notable menu items include 'Languish' that blends mini squid with a tomato cream sauce. Adding to its appeal, this menu offers [artful presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila) and will leave foodies feeling satisfied and visually stimulated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upscale Appetizer Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to attract well-traveled foodies with artisanal and visually appealing appetizers. - **Culturally-themed Desserts:** Innovation opportunity for creating unique desserts inspired by cultural elements, such as the 'Honey Ivlev' creation. - **Modernizing Traditional Russian Cuisine:** Opportunity to update and elevate traditional Russian dishes, like the potato cream soup with truffles and potato pie. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants can incorporate upscale appetizer menus to attract and satisfy well-traveled foodies seeking unique dining experiences. - **Artisanal Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for artisans to create visually appealing and culturally-inspired desserts, like the blancmange with fresh violets. - **Russian Cuisine:** Restaurants specializing in Russian cuisine can innovate and modernize traditional dishes, such as the 'Languish' with mini squid and tomato cream sauce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Seasonal Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbequinas-chef-moeen.md) - [Tartar Sauce-Inspired Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-chip-shop.md) - [Small-Bite Martini Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblix-happy-hour.md) - [Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogue.md) - [Middle-Eastern-Cuisine Holiday Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-tea-can-features.md) - [Food-Inspired Cocktail Concept Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-cocktail.md) - [Dilapidated Mansion-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-courage.md) - [Elevated Weekend Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-brunch.md) - [Sensorial Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-is-everything.md)