# Foie Gras French Toast High Life Feasts at the Publican Restaurant in Chicago By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foie-gras-french-toast References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/11/deep-fried-french-toast-with-foie-gras-at-the-publican-chicago-il.html) & [thepublicanrestaurant](http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/menus/6-sunday-brunch) For a city that, unsuccessfully, tried to strip menus of foie gras, Chicago certainly is having a moment with goose liver. Adding to the tasty foie gras eats in the city is the foie gras French toast found on The Publican’s Sunday brunch menu – a must-visit destination for those attending Trend Hunter’s [Chicago innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/chicago) who are eager to immerse themselves in the city’s thriving culinary scene. This deliciously gluttonous meal consists of [fried French toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-french-toast-sticks) topped with [strawberry preserves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-french-toast) and foie gras with a side of sausage. At $12, foie gras French toast is much more economical than the name would suggest. All this talk of foie gras is making me hungry-I definitely have to make a trip to Chi-town soon! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foie Gras Renaissance:** Opportunity for the food industry to experiment with contemporary ways of using foie gras in dishes and differentiate offerings from competitors. - **Economical Luxury Food:** Opportunity for the food and hospitality industries to create high-end dishes with premium ingredients at a more affordable price point. - **Pop-up Dining Experiences:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to create temporary dining experiences around luxury food items such as foie gras to create a unique, memorable experience for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The trend towards creating unique and affordable luxury food experiences utilizing premium ingredients like foie gras present opportunities for differentiation and growth within the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** Unique, luxurious culinary experiences such as foie gras french toast present an opportunity for growth and differentiation within the hospitality industry. - **Event Management:** The rise of pop-up dining experiences and the trend towards unique luxury food offerings presents an opportunity for event managers to create high-end dining events centered around these experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dragon Fruit French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-dragon-fruit-french-toast.md) - [Apple Pie French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-french-toast.md) - [Takeout French Toast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-bar.md) - [Seasonal Toast Restaurant Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-dishes.md) - [Supersized French Toast Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thick-n-fluffy-french-toast.md) - [Plant-Powered Delicacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voie-gras.md) - [Extra-Thick French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rock-french-toast.md) - [Baked Berry French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-berry-french-toast-bake.md) - [Vegan Foie Gras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-foie-gras.md)