# Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 'The Crown' Serves a New Take on a Classic All-American Sandwich By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-grilled-cheese-sandwich References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheCrownBistro/photos/a.605864809614175.1073741828.605857599614896/626441414223181/?type=3&theater) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheCrownBistro/photos/a.605864809614175.1073741828.605857599614896/626441414223181/?type=3&theater) 'The Crown: A Royal Bistro' is an establishment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that serves an Italian [grilled cheese sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese) that's made with a fresh cheese in place of classic cheddar. The Burrata Grilled Cheese is prepared with a tomato and garlic confit, plus melted burrata and romano cheese that's topped with a drizzle of a glaze made with basil and balsamic. As with all of the savory crepes and sandwiches served at The Crown, the Burrata Grilled Cheese is paired with an arugula salad. Burrata, the [fresh Italian cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galbani-cheese), is becoming the centerpiece of many new restaurant dishes, as it perfectly complements the flavors of [light plant-based dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-burrata) and offers a new way for consumers to experience dishes that are commonly made with other types of cheese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **New Cheeses in Classic Recipes:** Innovation opportunity in developing and marketing new cheese-based recipes in classic dishes. - **Plant-based Options:** Opportunity to develop more plant-based dishes featuring burrata as a centerpiece ingredient. - **Glazes and Sauces:** Opportunity to create new and unique glazes and sauces that complement the flavors of new cheeses like burrata. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Service Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to differentiate themselves by introducing unique and innovative dishes featuring new ingredients. - **Cheese Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity for cheese manufacturers to develop and market new, fresher cheeses, like burrata to restaurants and consumers. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Opportunity for companies who specialize in plant-based foods to explore using burrata as a new ingredient and new flavor profile. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Bloody Mary Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-grilled-cheese.md) - [Marinara-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Grillable Mozzarella Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galbani-grill.md) - [Saucy Italian Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-saucy.md) - [Melty Mozzarella Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-mozzarella-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Italian Salad-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-sandwich.md)