On the "appeteazers" section of the menu at Goodfellas Restaurant and Tavern in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, are 'Italian Egg Rolls,' which offer a bite-sized way for diners to enjoy the taste of Italian meats, cheeses and traditional marinara sauce.
The Asian-inspired appetizer puts a fresh spin on a classic Italian dishes like pizza and lasagna, which are often to be eaten with a knife and a fork. A single order of this appetizer provides patrons with two eggrolls, which are served on a plate with a dipping sauce and are ideal for sharing.
Some of the other reinvented Italian dishes that can be found on the menu at Goodfellas include a pasta and parm that may be prepared with either chicken or eggplant.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fusion Appetizers
- Restaurants are offering appetizers that combine different cultures' foods.
- Bite-sized Italian Cuisine
- Classic Italian dishes are being reinvented in small, bite-sized formats.
- Customizable Italian Classics
- Italian dishes are being offered with different protein options, appealing to a wider range of dietary preferences.
Who This Affects Most
- Restaurant Industry
- Restaurants can offer unique and creative fusion dishes to appeal to customers looking for new flavors.
- Food Manufacturing Industry
- Food manufacturers can create innovative, bite-sized Italian snacks to be sold at grocery stores.
- Catering Industry
- Catering companies can reimagine classic Italian dishes, offering bite-sized or customizable options for events and parties.
