# Tarantula-Topped Burgers The Tarantula Burger is Part of This Restaurant's Exotic Meat Month Promo By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarantula-burger References: [thedailymeal](https://www.thedailymeal.com/tarantula-burger-bull-city-north-carolina/41418) & [bullcityburgerandbrewery](http://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/exotic-meat-month.html) With consumers becoming more and more adventurous when it comes to food, one North Carolina restaurant has upped the ante with a eight-legged creation called the 'Tarantula Burger.' Created as part of the restaurant's Exotic Meat Month promotion, the new burger is definitely not arachnophobe-friendly. The Tarantula Burger is a jaw-dropping new burger created by North Carolina's [Bull City Burger and Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-burger-1). Just as the name suggests, the burger features a beef patty topped with a slice of Gruyere cheese, [spicy sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bangin-burger), and a entire oven-roasted zebra tarantula. The restaurant only has 18 tarantulas to serve, so a lottery has been set up to give consumers a chance to try the eight-legged dish. Those who can finish the entire thing will receive a special T-shirt that proves they survived the 'Tarantula Challenge.' Image Credit: *Bull City Burger and Brewery.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 100% | 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 - **Exotic Meat:** The trend of incorporating unconventional meats into food products creates opportunities for innovative menu offerings and unique dining experiences. - **Adventurous Eating:** The growing consumer interest in trying bold and unusual food items opens up possibilities for businesses to cater to this niche market with daring and unconventional menu items. - **Limited-time Promotions:** The use of limited-time promotions, such as Exotic Meat Month, can create excitement, generate buzz, and attract new customers to a business. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants have an opportunity to attract customers and differentiate themselves by offering unique and adventurous food options like the Tarantula Burger. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can explore partnerships with restaurants or specialty suppliers to incorporate exotic meat products into their offerings, capitalizing on the growing demand for adventurous eating. - **Promotions and Marketing:** Companies specializing in promotions and marketing can help businesses design and execute attention-grabbing limited-time promotions like Exotic Meat Month to generate excitement and increase customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Halloween Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster-burger.md) - [Comic-Themed QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderverse-whopper.md) - [Intentionally Charred BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-burnt-ends-burger.md) - [Spicy Truffle-Infused Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-burger.md) - [Ghost Pepper-Spiced Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-burger.md) - [Ghoulish Ghost Pepper Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-breakfast-burger.md) - [Spicy Ghost Pepper Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghost-burger.md) - [Extra Spicy Autumnal Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-whopper.md) - [Dippable Mexican-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-burger.md)