# Slider-Based Brunch Recipes French Sliders Brunch is White Castle's 2023 Slider Showdown Winner By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-sliders-brunch References: [kxan](https://www.kxan.com/business/press-releases/cision/20231207CL87482/sonoma-calif-chef-wins-white-castles-slider-showdown-recipe-contest/) & [whitecastle](http://www.whitecastle.com/)  The winner of [White Castle's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-sliders) 2023 Slider Showdown [recipe contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-contest) has been announced as French Sliders Brunch by Yoshiharu Sogi, a chef from Sonoma, California. This elegant idea for serving [White Castle sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-double-cheese-slider) calls for fresh berries, bacon and yogurt cream cheese, and as the fast food hamburger chain recognized, this dish "[proves] that even the most unassuming ingredients can be elevated to new culinary heights." As a certified wine specialist from a highly renowned wine region in California, Yoshiharu recommends pairing the French Sliders Brunch recipe with a glass of sparkling, extra-dry wine or a cocktail like a mimosa. As the winner of the White Castle's 2023 Slider Showdown, Yoshiharu will receive free White Castle Sliders for a year, plus branded gear and a trip to Columbus, Ohio to visit White Castle's home office and test kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 19% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Slider-based Brunch Recipes:** Elevating unassuming ingredients to new culinary heights with elegant brunch slider recipes. - **French Sliders Brunch:** Pairing White Castle sliders with sparkling wine or a mimosa for a sophisticated twist. - **Yoshiharu Sogi:** A certified wine specialist from Sonoma, California, creating award-winning slider recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Innovative slider-based brunch recipes that could disrupt the fast food industry. - **Wine and Spirits:** Exploring the potential of pairing White Castle sliders with sparkling wine or cocktails. - **Recipe Contests:** Recognizing talented chefs like Yoshiharu Sogi who can transform humble ingredients into winning dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slider-Themed Recipe Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-sliders.md) - [Asian-Inspired Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-sliders.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-slider.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-sliders.md) - [At-Home Bacon Cheese Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bacon-cheese-slider.md) - [Old-Fashioned Slider Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-1921-slider.md) - [Artisan-Quality QSR Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-1921.md) - [Burger-Based Stuffing Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-slider-stuffing-recipes.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-ranch-chicken-ring-slider.md)