# Chocolate-Dipped Squid Ice Creams The Giapo Kitchen Squid Ice Cream is Charmingly Delicious By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-ice-cream References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/08/15/78085/giapo-kitchen-serving-giant-chocolate-dipped-squid-ice-cream-in-auckland.html) The Giapo Kitchen Squid Ice Cream comes as one of the latest creations from an ice cream parlor that provides an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-wedding)-worthy dessert for patrons to pick up. The [ice cream cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone) consists of a scoop that has been dipped in chocolate, outfitted with chocolate tentacles and a squid head to make it look like a tasty version of the underwater creature. The Giapo Kitchen Squid Ice Cream cone was created by the chef at the establishment, Giapo Grazioli, who wanted to create the dessert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Colossal Squid arriving at the [Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-a-bagel). The treat has been met with wide acclaim with many patrons waiting in line for hours to get one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Instagram-worthy Desserts:** Create visually appealing desserts that are perfect for sharing on social media. - **Creative Dessert Presentations:** Innovate with unique and unexpected ways to present desserts, such as incorporating elements of other creatures or objects. - **Celebration-themed Desserts:** Develop desserts that commemorate significant events or milestones, offering a unique and memorable experience for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream Parlors:** Revamp traditional ice cream offerings to cater to a visually-driven and experience-seeking customer base. - **Museums:** Collaborate with local businesses to create limited-edition desserts that tie in with special exhibitions or milestones, attracting visitors and generating buzz. - **Specialty Dessert Shops:** Differentiate from mainstream dessert offerings by incorporating unconventional ingredients, presentations, and themes into the menu. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Squid Ink Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-ink-black-matcha-frozen-yogurt.md) - [Confection-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-hair-ice-cream.md) - [Crispy Squid Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-squid-snack.md) - [Boozy Blackened Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-kraken-ship-wrecked.md) - [Jet-Black Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Ice Cream Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-fondue-pizza.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md)