# Delectable Seafood Doggies The Lobster Dog Brings Flavors From the Sea & Land Together in One Bun By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-dog References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikehayes/the-lobster-dog) & [yfrog](http://yfrog.com/hss7vrlj) Impress your guests at your next backyard barbeque by grilling up a savory lobster dog, such as the one served at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. This hot dog has been seriously upgraded by having a heaping stack of buttery, tender lobster piled on top of a savory wiener. Hot dogs and lobster are two very popular summertime dishes and the combination of the two is pure genius. The Lobster Dog is certainly an unconventional fusion between street vendor-style and fancy fine dining. Although I have yet to indulge in this dish, I can only imagine how flavorful it would be. **Implications** - Many businesses waste large sums of money and time in trying to produce brand-new and never-before-seen items onto the market. It would be beneficial for businesses to instead work with products that already exist, by combining them in unique and alternative ways, to provide clients with fresh perspectives and experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | 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 - **Unconventional Food Fusions:** Creating unexpected flavor combinations could attract consumers seeking new and exciting culinary experiences - **Elevated Street Food:** Adding gourmet ingredients to popular street food items can offer customers a high-end dining experience without the need for a formal restaurant - **Innovative BBQ Fare:** Infusing traditional BBQ dishes with unexpected ingredients, like lobster, can entice customers looking to try something new ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, food trucks or catering companies could incorporate trendy fusion foods in their menu to satisfy adventurous eaters - **Hospitality:** Hotels and event venues may add elevated street food options to their catering menus to offer guests unique and upscale dining experiences - **Outdoor Cooking:** BBQ or grilling manufacturers and accessories companies may want to test innovative recipes with unique ingredients, like lobster, and provide customers with fresh and exciting ideas ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration BBQ Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-dog.md) - [Hot Dog-Flavored Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-meyer-cold-dog.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-sausage.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-dog.md) - [Specialty Hot Dog Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-hot-dog-menu.md) - [Loaded Grilled Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-dog.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Hot Dog-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-dog.md) - [Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gday-dogs-food-truck.md)