# Seasonal Southern-Style Brunch Dishes The Ruby Slipper Winter Menu Embraces Comfort Foods By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-slipper-winter-menu References: [restaurantmagazine](https://www.restaurantmagazine.com/ruby-slipper-new-winter-menu-seasonal-brunch-holiday-food/) & [rubybrunch](https://www.rubybrunch.com/)  The [Ruby Slipper Winter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-wonderland) Menu has been announced by the brand as its new range of [breakfast and brunch dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-watch-seasonal-menu) that are all inspired Southern cuisine for diners to indulge in this season. The menu is a limited time offer that features the White Chocolate Cranberry Beignets, [White Chocolate Cranberry Stuffed French Toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-french-toast) and the Grillades & Grits. The menu also includes the Dirty Chai Latte hot or iced alongside the Winter Sangria. Diners can enjoy the Southern comfort food and drink options from December 3 through January 13, 2025 with prices ranging from $6.50 to $14, depending on the option. The Ruby Slipper Winter Menu is launching alongside a food bank fundraising campaign that will see donations of $1, $3 or $5 from guests matched by the brand up to $15,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 57% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-time Seasonal Menus:** Restaurants embracing limited-time seasonal menus can drive customer excitement and create a sense of urgency, enhancing foot traffic and customer engagement. - **Southern Comfort Food Revival:** The resurgence of Southern comfort food in contemporary dining experiences highlights an opportunity to innovate traditional recipes with modern twists, attracting diners seeking both nostalgia and novelty. - **Food-beverage Pairings:** Creating curated food and beverage pairings that cater to diverse taste preferences offers a way to enhance the dining experience and differentiate restaurant offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants within the hospitality industry can harness seasonal menu offerings to increase sales and elevate the customer's dining experience during specific times of year. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry finds potential in crafting unique pairings and limited-edition items to cater to evolving consumer palates and seasonal demand. - **Nonprofit and Charity:** Partnerships between dining establishments and charitable organizations present opportunities for businesses to engage in corporate social responsibility while fostering community goodwill. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Seasonal Spring Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-old-country-store.md) - [Exclusive Canadian Breakfast Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-menu.md) - [Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-menu.md) - [Indulgent QSR Wintertime Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latewinter-menu.md) - [Extensive Seasonal Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggis-holiday-menu.md) - [Spring Daytime Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytime-dining-menu.md) - [Brunch-Themed Cinnamon Roll Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-brunchinspired-menu.md) - [Springtime Southern Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-biscuit-spring-menu.md) - [Fruit-Forward Brunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-slipper-ruby-sunshine-very-berry.md)