# Seafood Pasta-Inspired Pizzas Riko's Pizza Just Unveiled Its New Clam Fra Diavolo Pie By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-fra-diavolo-pie References: [pizzamarketplace](https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/rikos-pizza-debuts-clam-pizza-for-limited-time-only/)  Two classic Italian dishes are about to collide in the form of Riko's Pizza's new Clam Fra Diavolo pie. A limited-time offering, the new Clam Fra Diavolo pie is kind of like a cross between a pizza and the classic Italian dish of linguine with clams. The pizza starts with either Riko's signature or [gluten-free crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diavola-pizza), which is then topped with red sauce, a blend of cheeses, [hot cherry peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackjack-pizza), sliced red onion, and clams marinated in oil and garlic. The whole thing is then finished with a pinch of dried oregano and a drizzle of olive oil. After baking, Riko's add some fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese on top for good measure. As Rico Imbrogno, Co-Founder and CEO of Riko's Pizza, puts it, "Our Clam Fra Diavolo pie has outrageous flavor that brings everything you love about this beloved Italian favorite to our super thin-crust, tavern-style pizza." Image Credit: Riko's Pizza ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seafood-inspired Pizzas:** Innovation opportunity for restaurants to combine traditional dishes with unconventional toppings for unique flavor experiences. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Opportunity for businesses to create buzz and generate urgency by introducing exclusive menu items for a short period. - **Cross-cultural Culinary Creations:** Exploration of fusing different cuisine elements to create intriguing and marketable food options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Potential for restaurants to experiment with fusion dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. - **Food Service Sector:** Offering limited-time menu items can drive customer engagement and boost sales within the food service industry. - **Culinary Innovation Market:** Opportunities for culinary innovators to bridge culinary traditions and inspire new gastronomic trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Seafood-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-pizza.md) - [Italian Deli-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripleroni-pizza.md) - [Spicy Giardiniera-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-spice-menu.md) - [Limited-Edition Pizza Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-pizza.md) - [Lobster Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-pizza.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tomato-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tomato-pie.md) - [Spicy Cheese Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheese-pizza.md) - [Revamped Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieology-pizzeria.md) - [Elevated Classic Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcos-pizza-margherita-magnifico.md)