# Luxurious Donut Concoctions New York City-Based Bar Do or Dine Sells an Unusual Foie Gras Dish By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foie-gras-dish References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/weird-restaurants-in-nyc?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [doordinebk](http://www.doordinebk.com/menu/) People put all kinds of [weird things in donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts-savory-doughnuts) these days, but this foie gras dish might just take the cake. From New York City "punk-rock outpost" Do or Dine, the Foie Gras Donut contains a French delicacy that symbolizes luxury as it's made from a duck or goose liver that was specially fattened. The snack appears on the restaurant's menu as a [Dough and Dine collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misdo-meets-pierre-marcolini). The richness of the foie gras dish pairs surprisingly well with the [fried dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking). The donut appears to be topped with powdered sugar and might also have a berry jelly filling. Whether you go to the Bed-Stuy eatery for brunch or dinner, the treat makes a great appetizer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Donut Creations:** There is a growing trend of incorporating unique and luxurious ingredients into donut creations, such as foie gras. - **Collaborative Menu Offerings:** The partnership between different food establishments to create exclusive and innovative dishes, like the Dough and Dine collaboration, presents disruptive opportunities in the culinary industry. - **Unconventional Flavor Pairings:** Exploring the combination of unexpected flavors, such as foie gras and donut, opens up new avenues for culinary experimentation and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The emergence of gourmet donuts and unique collaborations between restaurants and food establishments creates disruptive opportunities for innovative culinary experiences and menu offerings. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can leverage the trend of unconventional flavor pairings to create distinct dining experiences that cater to adventurous guests seeking luxury and innovation. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate gourmet donut creations, like the foie gras donut, into their catering options to impress attendees with unconventional and indulgent treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Savory Mustard Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustard-donuts.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Cookie Dough Donut Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-crumbles.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md) - [Spicy Doughnut Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridays-signature-doughnut-burger.md)