# Macaroni-Centric Restaurant Menus Red Robin's Tavern Menu Features Three Cheesy New Options By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tavern-menu References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/08/21/red-robins-new-cheese-lovers-lineup-features-buzz-mac-n-cheese-tavern-double-burger/) & [redrobin](http://www.redrobin.com/food-drinks/full-menu-rrgb-t4.html) [Red Robin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-queso-burger) recently expanded its Tavern Menu to include three cheesy new options made with a classic American comfort food. While many people are opting for healthier options when eating out, there is still a strong demand for hearty, comfort food-style dishes. Red Robin's new menu options cater to those looking for something familiar by focusing on a childhood staple. The newest additions to Red Robbin's Tavern Menu includes [Tavern Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-serve-tavern-club-sliders) 'N' Cheese, the [Buzz Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-holiday-menu) 'n' Cheese Tavern Double and the Four Cheese Melt. The former is a macaroni dish made with a creamy five-cheese sauce, toasted croutons, fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. The Buzz Mac 'n' Cheese Tavern Double is a burger that features two fire-grilled patties topped pepper jack cheese, spicy Buzz ranch sauce and a serving of Buzz Mac 'N' Cheese. Finally, the Four Cheese Melt is a sandwich made with four types of cheese stuffed between Parmesan and Cheddar cheese-crusted bread. The cheese-centric menu is sure to appeal to those who are looking for something that is more comforting than nutritious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comfort Food Revival:** The demand for hearty, comfort food-style dishes is driving the revival of classic American comfort foods like macaroni and cheese. - **Cheese-focused Menus:** Restaurants are capitalizing on the popularity of cheese by creating menus centered around various cheese-based dishes and incorporating different cheese varieties. - **Creative Macaroni Dishes:** Innovation opportunities lie in creating new and unique macaroni dishes, experimenting with different cheese sauces, toppings, and presentation styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can take advantage of the demand for comfort foods by offering more macaroni-centric dishes and creating dedicated cheese-focused menus. - **Cheese Industry:** The popularity of cheese-focused menus presents an opportunity for cheese producers to showcase their products and partner with restaurants to create exclusive cheese dishes. - **Processed Food Industry:** The market for processed comfort foods like macaroni and cheese can be tapped into by developing innovative and convenient macaroni products for both restaurants and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gooey Queso-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-queso-burger.md) - [Extra-Juicy Burger Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bigger-juicier-burgers.md) - [Craveable Value-Focused Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuefocused-menus.md) - [Cheese-Filled QSR Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Noodle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company.md) - [Elevated Truffle Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tycoon-burger.md) - [College Basketball-Celebrating Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzer-beater-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Whisky-Infused Fast Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-river-backyard-bbq.md)