# Gourmet Stadium Menus The Michigan Stadium Will Offer Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez! By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheez References: [mlive](http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/09/mac_n_cheese_restaurant_to_ope.html) & [yelp](http://www.yelp.ca/biz/sweet-lorraines-fabulous-mac-n-cheez-troy-3) The sport-oriented [Michigan Stadium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-and-michigan-state-university) upgraded its menu by introducing a 'Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez!' option. While traditional sports arenas and stadiums offer causal menu items like pretzels, hot dogs and hamburgers, this particular venue will now be offering a high-quality [macaroni and cheese dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls) to all game day attendees. Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez! is made with quality cheese and gourmet pasta. The stadium's guests will have the option of ordering "Classic Mac, [Bacon Cheddar Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-chicken-bacon-mac-n-cheese), Pesto Mac and Lobster BLT Mac" from one of the two kiosks. The dish itself originated as a locally-sourced menu item that has seen success in the restaurant world. However, testing this dish at Michigan Stadium will be a completely new and unique venture. By adding delicious gourmet options for guests, the sports venue is likely to increase overall consumer satisfaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Stadium Menus:** Offering gourmet and high-quality menu items at sports venues to enhance consumer satisfaction. - **Local Menu Items in Big Venues:** Testing locally-sourced menu items in sports venues can lead to successful and unique ventures. - **Variety of Mac and Cheese Options:** Offering a range of mac and cheese flavors at sports venues can attract different types of customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Entertainment:** The introduction of high-quality menu options at sports venues can increase revenue and enhance the overall guest experience. - **Food and Beverage:** Testing unique and locally-sourced menu items in big venues can lead to successful expansion opportunities. - **Hospitality:** Offering a variety of gourmet menu options at sports venues can enhance the overall guest experience and lead to increased customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Flavor-Packed Macaroni Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-snob-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Gourmet Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals.md) - [Cheese-Filled QSR Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Sports-Themed Noodle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketbawl.md) - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Pasta Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-drink.md) - [Single-Serve Foodservice Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-mac-cheese.md)