# Shamrock-Hued Spaghetti Dinners Skyline Has Debuted a Green Spaghetti Chili for St. Patrick's Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-spaghetti References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/03/skyline-chili-unveils-green-spaghetti-for-st-patricks-day.html) For those who wanted to go as green as possible this St. Patrick's Day, the restaurant chain [Skyline Chili](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline) helped them out by debuting a shamrock-hued Green Spaghetti Chili just for the occasion. For those unfamiliar, in Cincinnati, Ohio, there is a beloved dish that consists of chili and shredded cheddar cheese served over spaghetti. The dish was made famous by Skyline Chili and this year the chain kicked things up a notch with a festive take on its signature combo. Served as a [St. Patrick's Day special](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-daythemed-event), the dish consisted of bright [green spaghetti noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta) topped with a generous helping of Skyline’s famous chili sauce, which is known for its strong cinnamon flavor. Image Credit: *Skyline Chili.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Festive Food Innovations:** There is a growing trend of restaurants creating unique and eye-catching dishes for special occasions, such as shamrock-hued spaghetti for St. Patrick's Day. - **Colorful Food Experiences:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out colorful and visually appealing food options, like green spaghetti, to enhance their dining experiences. - **Culturally-inspired Menu Items:** Restaurants are incorporating traditional holiday elements into their menus, like Skyline Chili's St. Patrick's Day-inspired green spaghetti chili, to attract customers and celebrate specific cultural events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can seize the opportunity to create unique and festive dishes for different holidays, attracting customers with limited-time specials and creating memorable dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can explore innovative ways to create visually striking and culturally-inspired products that appeal to consumer's desire for unique food experiences. - **Event and Catering Industry:** Event planners and caterers can incorporate themed menu options, like shamrock-hued spaghetti, into their offerings to provide clients with creative and memorable dining experiences for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beef Chili-Based Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cincy-pizza.md) - [Novel Chicken Chili Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [Loaded Paddy's Day Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-blarney-pub-fries.md) - [Green Soft Serve Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dole-soft-serve.md) - [Collaboration Cracker-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-x-skyline-spice-ice-cream.md) - [Bright Green Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-monster-ice-cream.md) - [Green-Hued Bakery Bread Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bread-bowl.md) - [St. Patrick's Day-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-leprechaun-doughnut.md)