# Multicultural Food Market Hubs Santa Monica’s SocialEats Market Highlights Authentic Artisan Eats By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialeats References: [la.eater](https://la.eater.com/2019/7/19/20700936/socialeats-food-hall-santa-monica-opening-los-angeles) & [thesocialeats](https://thesocialeats.com/) Santa Monica's SocialEats food hall boasts a variety of [multicultural dining options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingfisher-pacific-resort) that celebrate authenticity. The [artisan market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muria-foods) is home to spots like Adelaide Coffeebar -- specializing in handcrafted espresso drinks and authentic Australian recipes -- along with Spanish tapas eatery Cada Vez. Other spots to note include Petit Harvest, an authentically Californian restaurant by celebrity chef Graham Elliot that serves up a versatile and healthy menu and Japanese eatery Supertoro. Additionally, famed chef David Chang's Faku is set to open alongside Paperboy Pizza and chef Dave Beran's [artisan tasting menu suite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club) named Dialogue. Encouraging communal dining, SocialEats hopes to connect tourists and locals alike and spotlights a diverse lineup of culturally inspired restaurants brought together in one lively space. Image Credit: Eater Los Angeles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multicultural Food Market:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create multicultural food markets that celebrate authenticity and bring together diverse dining options in one space. - **Artisan Eats:** The trend of artisan eateries specializing in handcrafted, unique, and authentic recipes creates opportunities for innovative culinary experiences. - **Communal Dining:** The rise of communal dining spaces like SocialEats highlights the demand for shared eating experiences and fosters connections between locals and tourists. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of multicultural food markets and artisan eateries to create unique dining experiences and attract a diverse customer base. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate communal dining spaces into their establishments to create vibrant social hubs that cater to the demand for shared dining experiences. - **Tourism:** For the tourism industry, promoting multicultural food markets and diverse dining options can enhance the overall visitor experience by showcasing local authenticity and culinary expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-hall.md) - [Immersive Cultural Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh.md) - [Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentables-dine-london.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kam-pek.md) - [Italian Food Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-deli-co.md) - [Elevated Boardwalk Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackville.md) - [Flavorful Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-fare-social-table.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Eclectic Mall Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-cross-food-hall.md)