# Elevated Boardwalk Fare Snackville Brings Reimagined Culinary Concepts to Santa Monica Pier By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackville References: [pacpark](https://pacpark.com/snackville/) & [news-journal](https://www.news-journal.com/pacific-park-introduces-snackville-with-reimagined-culinary-concepts-by-michelin-star-chef-james-kent/article_b4ad2d87-26fb-5781-b7f2-9bc8a3f679ef.html)  Snackville at Pacific Park is the new food area with reimagined culinary concepts by [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-x-ikoyi)-Star Chef James Kent, and it introduces five dining options to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier boardwalk. While Smashie's Burgers is the place to go for smash burgers, hot dogs and fries, Mr. Nice Fry serves up every kind of fry available, from [Skinny Dippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-frites-burger) and Swirly Fries to [Tater Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreida-tater-tots). Guests of all ages who are looking for a taste of something sweet will gravitate to Churrita Churro, which upgrades a classic fried dough treat with sprinkled, dipped and filled varieties. Alternatively, other sweet options include hand-scooped ice cream at Scoops Creamery or signature funnel cake from Cosmic Funnel Cake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 25% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Boardwalk Cuisine:** Michelin-Star chefs elevating traditional boardwalk fare offer a new, luxurious culinary experience at popular tourist locations. - **Specialty Fry Innovations:** A variety of fries, from skinny to swirly, present an exciting diversification in casual dining menus. - **Upscaled Sweet Treats:** Classic sugary delights like churros and funnel cakes are being reimagined with novel flavors and presentations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Enhanced boardwalk food options exemplify a shift towards more sophisticated and varied eating experiences in high-traffic areas. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Gourmet dining options on tourist-centric boardwalks amplify local attractions and visitor satisfaction. - **Foodtech:** Innovative cooking techniques and presentation styles elevate traditional fast foods, enhancing their appeal and marketability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cheetos-burger.md) - [Camp-Inspired Seafood Shacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-fish-camp.md) - [Modern Smash Burger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-smash-burgers.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-happy-frydays-cafe.md) - [Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-smash-menu.md) - [Elevated Nostalgic Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-nostalgic-desserts.md) - [French Fry Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Shake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-pie-shake.md)