# Plant-Based Charcuterie Bars Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen is Opening with a Sober Bar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-bar References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2021/3/dallas-first-sober-vegan-charcuterie-bar) & [wickedbold](https://wickedbold.com/pages/kitchen) The husband-and-wife team, Deric and Brooklynn Cahill, behind [Wicked BOLD Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-alternative-wicked-kitchen) found the demand for their vegan chocolates so great, that they quickly outgrew their home kitchen and decided to open up a commercial production space with a charcuterie bar concept. [Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-concession) is set to open in April as the first sober bar in Dallas/Fortworth and the first vegan restaurant in the Flower Mound area. Guests will be able to build their own [vegan charcuterie boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-lorraine) using a selection of products from local, plant-based brands. Naturally, Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen will feature Wicked BOLD Chocolates, which promise to be perfect for enjoying with plant-based eats and zero-proof cocktails. The new concept aims to give people who are not vegan a chance to experience plant-based food in a fun way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Charcuterie:** The demand for vegan food is increasing providing opportunities to create new plant-based food concepts. - **Sober Bars:** Sober bars are growing in popularity and provide an opportunity to create new social experiences without alcohol. - **Local, Plant-based Brands:** Increasing demand for plant-based options is creating opportunities for local, plant-based brands to expand their reach and gain wider recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based and alcohol-free options with creative concepts like plant-based charcuterie bars and sober bars. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create new food and beverage experiences for consumers with unique plant-based and alcohol-free concepts like Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen. - **Local and Sustainable Brands:** Local and sustainable plant-based brands can benefit from partnerships with businesses like Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen, which emphasizes the importance of local sourcing and supports local businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Charcuterie Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-charcuterie-box.md) - [Theatrical Vegan Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-brunch.md) - [Welcoming Plant-Based Butcheries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-meat-but-better.md) - [Vegan Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variety-charcuterie-packs.md) - [Plant-Based Smokehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barvecue-smokehouse.md) - [Plant-Based Sub Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sub-shop.md) - [Protein-Rich Vegan Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopped-chickn.md) - [Plant-Based Concession Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-concession.md) - [Vegan-Certified Vino Aperitivos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savoia.md)