# Cauliflower Steak Meals Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Puts a Plant-Based Spin on "Steak and Fries" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-fries References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/3996-new-on-the-menu) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1GlO7BgWT/?taken-by=firebirdsgrill) Steak-frites is a popular dish that's now being reinvented in an entirely plant-based format, with [Firebirds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smothered-tenderloin-breakfast-burrito) Wood Fired Grill now serving cauliflower steak and fries. Upon ordering the Cauliflower "Steak" Frites from the menu, a diner is presented with a wood-grilled cauliflower steak, roasted chile hummus chimichurri sauce, Parmesan fries and a cucumber salad. While many restaurants are now offering cauliflower steak as a vegetarian-friendly alternative to meat, the cruciferous vegetable is often presented by itself on a plate. This inventive new Firebirds Wood Fired Grill dish puts a [plant-powered spin on steak-frites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-steak) that has the potential to appeal to those with certain dietary preferences or even just the desire to consume a light yet satisfying meal without any meat whatsoever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 80% | 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 - **Plant-powered Cuisine:** The rise of plant-based meals and ingredients is creating opportunities for new types of culinary experiences and products. - **Vegetarian-friendly Alternatives:** Restaurants are exploring innovative ways to provide vegetarian options for diners seeking more health-conscious meal choices. - **Reinventing Classic Dishes:** Innovation in menu design is driving the creation of entirely new dishes from traditional meals. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry is being disrupted by consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable and varied meal options. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts and restaurants are adapting to changing consumer preferences and creating more customized dining experiences. - **Agriculture:** The trend towards plant-based cuisine is driving innovation in the production, processing and distribution of plant-based foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Plant-Based Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-filet.md) - [Plant-Forward Cauliflower Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-cauliflower-sandwich.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Cauliflower QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken-1.md) - [Meat-Free Cauliflower Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-not-chicken-cauliflower-sliders.md) - [Plant-based Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimichurri-steak-bowl.md) - [Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-cauliflower.md) - [Grilled Steak Protein Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-steak-protein.md) - [Authentic Plant-Based Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-foods.md)