# Cheesy Folded Garlic Knots Mountain Mike’s Pizza Just Added New Garlic Not-Knots By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-notknots References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/05/09/mountain-mikes-introduces-new-garlic-not-knots/) & [franchising](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230509_not_your_average_knots_mountain_mikes_pizza_introduces_flavorpacked_garlic_.html)  Mountain Mike's Pizza may be best known for its pizza and wings, but now the chain is expanding its menu to include a tasty new appetizer called '[Garlic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-herb-easter-egg) [Not-Knots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-notknots).' Not exactly a traditional garlic knot, but also not not a garlic knot, the new Garlic Not-Knots dish is a delicious take on garlic bread. The new Garlic Not-Knots are oven-baked, handmade to order, and feature a delicious blend of the brand’s signature freshly made dough folded around savory layers of garlic, butter, and cheese. As Carol DeNembo, Vice President of Marketing for [Mountain Mike’s Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-notknots), explains, "One delicious bite of the ooey-gooey garlicky goodness, you’ll agree these knots are NOT your average knots…they’re better! And we could 'knot’ be more excited for our guests to experience the new Garlic Not-Knots!™ for themselves.” Image Credit: Mountain Mike's Pizza ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **New Appetizer Trend:** As more restaurants expand their appetizer menus, there is an opportunity to create unique and delicious dishes like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots. - **Handmade-to-order Trend:** Consumers crave food that is fresh and personalized, leading to an opportunity for handmade-to-order dishes like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots. - **Savory Cheese Trend:** The popularity of savory cheese flavors in food like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots suggests an opportunity to create and market more cheesy and flavorful dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** As more restaurants introduce unique and delicious appetizers like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots, there will be an opportunity for growth and innovation in the restaurant industry. - **Fast-food Industry:** In the fast-food industry, there is an opportunity to introduce more handmade-to-order dishes like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots, which offer fresher and more personalized options for customers. - **Packaged Food Industry:** As consumers seek out more savory cheese flavors in their food, the packaged food industry could benefit from creating more cheese-based snacks and meals like Mountain Mike's Pizza's Garlic Not-Knots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Pizza Dough Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-notknots.md) - [Zesty Knotted Dough Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-notknots.md) - [Cheesy Garlic Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezee-garlic-rolls.md) - [Pull-Apart Garlic Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-monkey-bread.md) - [Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-de-mayo-menu.md) - [Seasoned Oven-Baked Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fries.md) - [Elevated Pizzeria Bread Twists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheddar-twists.md) - [Globally Inspired Wing Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-mikes-pizza-taste-for-adventure.md) - [Pizza Chain Salad Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antipasto-salad.md)