# Virtual Wing Bars Jolene’s Wings & Beer Provides Comfort Food for Take-Out and Delivery By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolenes-wings-beer References: [jolenes](https://jolenes.com/) & [restaurantnews](http://www.restaurantnews.com/jolenes-wings-beer-a-new-virtual-restaurant-from-lazy-dog-restaurant-bar-is-your-new-essential-wing-beer-take-out-and-delivery-service-111620/) Jolene’s Wings & Beer is a new virtual restaurant that exclusively offers take-out and delivery service, which comes from [Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-lasagna-tv-dinner), a casual dining chain that's based in Southern California. The virtual restaurant's menu spotlights a selection of delectable wings, classic sides like fries and onion rings, house-made dipping sauces, and unique beer options that include a Huckleberry Haze IPA, Ankle Buster Blonde, and Bonita Bonita Pale Ale. Consumers can also order fresh handcrafted salads and desserts, with plenty of dishes that both meat-lovers and vegetarians can enjoy. [Lazy Dog's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-katsu-sando) CEO and Founder Chris Simms spoke to the virtual restaurant launch, stating "Jolene’s Wings & Beer gives us a way to serve more people in our communities and bring some fun with crave-able, scratch-made wings at a great value." Image Credit: Jolene’s Wings & Beer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Virtual Restaurants:** Virtual restaurants offer a new model for take-out and delivery service, allowing for increased reach and accessibility. - **Craft Beer Options:** Unique and flavorful craft beer options provide a new opportunity to elevate the dining experience for consumers. - **Vegetarian Comfort Food:** The rise of vegetarian-friendly options in comfort food menus opens up a new market segment for restaurants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore the potential of virtual restaurants to expand their reach and increase their customer base. - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries can partner with virtual restaurants to offer their unique beer options to a wider audience. - **Vegetarian Food Industry:** Food suppliers and restaurants specializing in vegetarian options can tap into the growing demand for vegetarian comfort food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Wing-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winginspired-menu.md) - [Spicy Virtual Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-pop-up.md) - [Virtual Chicken Tender Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-elliotts-chicken-tenders.md) - [Virtual Dining Brand Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-vs-fries.md) - [Digitally Focused Prototype Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-restaurants.md) - [Tailgating-Ready QSR Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-wings.md) - [Sauce-Focused Virtual Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukes-sauce-shack.md) - [Virtual Kid-Friendly Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-2.md) - [Boneless Wing-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneless-bar-pizzas.md)