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Humorous Restaurant HQ Visits

Conan O'Brien Taco Bell Visit Inspires Comedic Menu Items

— January 26, 2015 — Pop Culture
A Conan O'Brien Taco Bell headquarters visit satisfied several different appetites. Framed as a favor for the comedian's talented head of IT, this hilarious drop-in involved a tour of the Irvine, California, facilities and some pretty imaginative concept creations.

Chris Hayes of the Conan show loves his daily dose of Taco Bell, but I wonder what he really thought of his boss's ridiculous culinary experiments within the innovation kitchen. After trying out the upcoming Quesalupa, the host pitched his own left-field recipes for the La Cone-A, a Mexican-themed meal within an ice cream cone, and the O'Taco Irish taco, served with cabbage, corned beef and Guinness sauce. The invention of a hands-free burrito delivery system was also demonstrated by Conan O'Brien. Taco Bell even offered these outlandish dishes to its hired taste testers, who laughed and and delivered mixed reviews.
Trend Themes
1. Comedic Menu Items - Opportunity for restaurants to create humorous and unique menu items that appeal to customers' sense of humor.
2. Innovation Kitchen - Opportunity for restaurants to develop innovation kitchens where they can experiment with new and creative dishes.
3. Hands-free Delivery - Opportunity for restaurants to explore hands-free delivery systems that enhance convenience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Opportunity for the restaurant industry to tap into the growing demand for unique dining experiences.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to invest in innovation and create exciting new flavors and combinations.
3. Technology Industry - Opportunity for the technology industry to develop hands-free delivery systems that can be implemented by restaurants.
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