# Seasonal Pizzeria Menus California Pizza Kitchen's Summer Menu Features a Strawberry Theme By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-theme References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/06/california-pizza-kitchen-2016-summer-menu-features-strawberries.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen/photos/a.10150701980853703.423075.79746038702/10154213153698703/?type=3&theater) [California Pizza Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-cioppino) recently debuted a fresh new summer menu that boasts a distinctive strawberry theme. With a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients, the new menu gives consumers a tasty way to enjoy fresh ingredients while dining out. The new summer menu at California Pizza Kitchen includes fresh dishes such as the California Fields Salad, which is made with watermelon, strawberries, basil, feta and pistachios. To go along with the strawberry theme, there are two new refreshing drink options: the Fresh Strawberry Mango Cooler and the Strawberry Lime Margarita. Finally, the chain is serving up a sweet Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. With the growing demand for fresh ingredients and seasonal dishes, California Pizza Kitchen's summer menu is sure to appeal to conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | 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 - **Seasonal Ingredients:** Exploring the use of seasonal ingredients in restaurant menus can create a unique dining experience and attract conscious consumers. - **Fruit-themed Menus:** Incorporating fruit-centric themes in menus can add a refreshing twist to dishes and beverages. - **Farm-to-table Dining:** Adopting a farm-to-table approach can showcase the use of fresh ingredients and cater to consumers' increasing demand for sustainable and locally sourced food. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can leverage seasonal menus and fruit-themed offerings to enhance the dining experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on the popularity of fresh ingredients and fruit-focused menus by incorporating them into their product offerings. - **Agriculture Industry:** The agriculture industry can benefit from the demand for seasonal ingredients by providing a reliable supply chain of fresh produce to restaurants and foodservice establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-cioppino.md) - [Spicy Spring Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamite-shrimp.md) - [Asian Fusion Pizzeria Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-menu-items.md) - [Springtime Lunch Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-lunch-salad-soup-sandwiches.md) - [Elevated Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entree-salads.md) - [Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer.md) - [Ready-to-Grill Pizza Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-grill-pizzas.md) - [Happy Hour Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hour-specials.md) - [Responsibly-Sourced Seasonal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tender-greens-summer-menu.md)