# Spicy Cauliflower Appetizers California Pizza Kitchen's New Menu Includes Sticky Asian Cauliflower By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-asian-cauliflower References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2019/03/california-pizza-kitchen-spring-2019-menu-includes-new-sticky-asian-cauliflower.html) & [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190319005797/en/) To welcome spring, [California Pizza Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-menu-items) is rolling out an internationally inspired menu that includes new Sticky Asian Cauliflower. While this new dish may be a little messy to eat, it's worth it for the delicious blend of flavors. The new Sticky Asian Cauliflower dish is a vegetarian appetizer available as part of the spring 2019 menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The dish consists of crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, and topped with toasted peanuts and scallions. Joining the crispy cauliflower are other global dishes such as the [Spicy Milano Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-spice-menu), a Sparkling Blood Orange drink, and two different kinds of sangria. If you're not completely sold on the new dishes, remember that everything is backed by the California Pizza Kitchen Menu Adventure Guarantee. This means that if you try a new dish and aren't a big fan, they'll replace it with a dish you already know you like at no extra cost. Image Credit: *California Pizza Kitchen.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internationally-inspired Menu:** Creating menus with globally influenced dishes can attract diverse customers and provide an opportunity to experiment with different flavors and cuisines. - **Vegetarian Appetizers:** Developing a variety of flavorful and innovative vegetarian appetizers can cater to the growing demand for plant-based options and attract health-conscious consumers. - **Menu Adventure Guarantee:** Offering a guarantee on new menu items allows for experimentation and encourages customers to try new dishes, fostering a sense of trust and loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of internationally-inspired menus by diversifying their offerings and creating unique dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** The demand for vegetarian appetizers presents an opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop innovative plant-based products that are flavorful and appealing. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments can incorporate the Menu Adventure Guarantee to provide guests with a memorable dining experience and encourage them to try new dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian Fusion Pizzeria Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-menu-items.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Korean BBQ-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-steak-pizza.md) - [Seaside-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-cioppino.md) - [Elevated Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entree-salads.md) - [Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-cauliflower.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-fields-salad.md) - [Bold Gorgonzola-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bleu-pizza.md)