# Southern Comfort Restaurants The Park Slope Chip Shop Will Deep-Fry Anything You Want By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-slope-chip-shop References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/new-york-restaurant-will-deep-fry-anything-you-want.html) I am a personal fan of deep-fried foods, which is probably why I found this little Brooklyn, New York establishment called [Park Slope Chip Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-st-deli-dips) so appealing. Started by owners Chris Sell and Suzanne Hackett due to a bad case of homesickness for British delicacies, the pair have brought English pub-styled flair and taste to the chic and busy Big Apple. Having opened in 2001, the deep-fry madness began with a simple Mars bar and has evolved into [deep-fried macaroni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-fries), Twinkies, cheeseburgers and hot dogs. However, owners advise not eating the deep-fried cheeseburgers and hot dogs because it could potentially kill them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Deep-fried Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing healthier alternatives to deep-fried foods without compromising taste and texture. - **British Pub-styled Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revitalizing traditional pub food with modern twists and updated flavor profiles. - **Nostalgic Food Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive dining experiences that transport customers back in time through nostalgic food offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring innovative cooking techniques and ingredients to enhance the culinary experience. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating themed dining concepts into hotels and resort establishments to attract a wider range of customers. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing alternative cooking methods and ingredients to promote healthier eating habits without sacrificing indulgent flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Boardwalk Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackville.md) - [French Fry Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co.md) - [Deep-Fried Proprietary Pickle Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-fried-pickles.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Frozen Asian Fusion Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-chop-house-dumplings.md) - [Deep-Fried Cookie Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-state-fair.md) - [Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-happy-frydays-cafe.md) - [Fried Okra Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforts-joy.md) - [Festive French Fry Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-daythemed-event.md)