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# Summer-Ready Pizza Menus
The East Side Mario's Hot Mario Summer Pizzas Come in Four Varieties

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-mario-summer
References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2022/07/13/east-side-marios-introduces-4-new-pizzas-for-summer-2022/) & [eastsidemarios](https://www.eastsidemarios.com/en.html)

![Summer-Ready Pizza Menus](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/483/hot-mario-summer.jpeg)

The [East Side Mario's Hot Mario](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-style-pizza) Summer [Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cne-exclusive-offerings) are a new lineup of menu offerings for patrons to try out this summertime when seeking a new take on a classic recipe. The pizzas come in four varieties including the Pepperoni Bee Sting Pizza, Mario's Famous Chicken Parmigiana Pizza, the Balsamic Pesto Pizza and the [Hell's Kitchen Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dink-sip-pickleball) Pizza. The pizzas promise to deliver fresh flavor varieties, but don't skimp on satiating toppings to make them great for those with big hunger.

The East Side Mario's Hot Mario Summer Pizzas are arriving at participating locations in Canada, but will only be available for a limited time. The pizzas boast a range of artisanal ingredients to make them great for those with a penchant for on-trend flavors.

Image Credit: East Side Mario’s

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Artisanal Summer Menus:** Restaurants can create seasonal menu items with artisanal ingredients for a fresh take on classic dishes
- **On-trend Pizza Flavors:** Pizza shops can offer unique and bold flavor combinations to keep up with evolving consumer tastes
- **Limited Availability Menus:** Creating seasonal and limited-availability menus can create a sense of urgency and drive sales for a restaurant

### Who This Affects Most

- **Restaurants:** Restaurants can adapt their menus to incorporate on-trend flavors and limited-availability summer items to drive sales and attract customers
- **Pizza Shops:** Pizza shops can experiment with unique and bold flavor combinations to appeal to customers seeking a fresh take on traditional pizza
- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create seasonal products that incorporate artisanal ingredients and bold flavors to stay competitive and meet evolving consumer demands

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