# Heirloom Tomato Burrata Boards Seasons 52 is Offering Up a Cool Summer Starter By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasons-52 References: [multivu](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8124951-seasons-52-summer-menu/?c=y) & [seasons52](http://www.seasons52.com/menu-listing/dinner#starters) Seasons 52, a US-wide upscale restaurant chain, has recently introduced its latest seasonal menu, and burrata cheese is one of the anchor ingredients. One of the top menu items on the summer release is a vegetable and cheese platter with heirloom tomatoes and burrata, highlighting the culinary value of cooking with ingredients at their seasonal prime. Seasons 52's [Heirloom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-avocado-blt) Tomato & Burrata Board places vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes (the sweet and succulent tomatoes that outdo standard red tomatoes when it comes to any variation on the classic Caprese salad) on top of creamy burrata cheese. The dish is further enhanced by prosciutto and a drizzle of 15-year aged balsamic vinegar reduction. Other menu items on Seasons 52's summer list include a bourbon peach cocktail, roasted prosciutto-wrapped figs, and a truffle risotto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 30% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Menu:** Opportunity to create customized dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. - **Cheese Pairings:** Potential to explore unique combinations of artisanal cheeses with different flavors and textures. - **Gourmet Cocktails:** Chance to innovate and experiment with flavorful and creative cocktail recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can attract customers by offering diverse and seasonal menu options. - **Cheese Industry:** Cheese producers can promote their products by highlighting their compatibility with various dishes, like heirloom tomato burrata boards. - **Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can tap into the growing demand for unique and refreshing summer cocktails, like the bourbon peach cocktail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burrata-Filled Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-tomato-burrata-ravioloni.md) - [Pairing-Friendly Tomato Basil Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satori-tomato-basil-bellavitano.md) - [Spreadable Burrata Filling Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrata-filling.md) - [Truffle-Infused Burrata Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-burrata.md) - [Italian Salad-Inspired Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-piada.md) - [Honey-Drizzled Burrata Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-burrata-pizza.md) - [Cheeseboard-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-brie-my-guest.md) - [Seasonal Butternut Squash Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-ravioli.md) - [Elevated Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entree-salads.md)