# Italian-Style Eggrolls Goodfellas' 'Italian Egg Rolls' Take Inspiration from Asian Cuisine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-eggrolls References: [pghcitypaper](https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/goodfellas-in-swissvale-offers-plenty-of-traditional-pub-grub-and-italian-american-food/Content?oid=1980558) & [goodfellaspgh](http://www.goodfellaspgh.com/menu.html) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 6% | 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rolled Cheesesteak Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-cheesesteak-roll.md) - [Cheesesteak-Stuffed Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-ravioli.md) - [Takeout-Inspired Pizza Pinwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodfellas-pizza-pinwheels.md) - [Baked Pizza Dough Turnovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromboli-with-pepperoni-nonnas-italian-sausage.md) - [Miniature Spicy Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pepperoni-rolls.md) - [Shredded Veggie Egg Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-sauce.md) - [Asian-Inspired Neapolitan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi00a.md) - [Sicilian Street Food Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arancini-bites.md) - [Dippable Veggie Egg Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-egg-rolls-with-sweet-spicy-sauce.md)