# Farmhouse-Style Restaurant Menus The Publican Serves Up Farmhouse Fare in a Beer Hall-Style Space By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-publican References: [thepublicanrestaurant](http://www.thepublicanrestaurant.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ThePublicanRestaurant/) With many consumers eager to return to a simpler way of eating, Chicago's 'The Publican' serves as the perfect example of how [seasonal menus based on local ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menu-specials) are quickly becoming the norm. The Publican is a Chicago-based restaurant concept that serves up a [simple farmhouse menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-rebrand) in a space that is reminiscent of a [European beer hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-oktoberfest). The idea behind the restaurant is to showcase the bounty of fresh, seasonal ingredients in a space that is both relaxing and inviting. Some of the restaurant's most popular dishes include its Farm Chicken and Fisherman's Stew, both of which are simple, yet exceptionally flavorful. Although there are plenty of places in Chicago that are taking food to the extreme, The Publican demonstrates the joy of serving simple farmhouse fare -- something that those attending Trend Hunter's [Chicago innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/chicago) will be sure to take note of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 73% | 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 - **Seasonal Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to showcase fresh, local ingredients in their menus. - **Farmhouse-style Dining:** Potential for creating inviting, relaxing spaces reminiscent of European beer halls. - **Simpler Way of Eating:** Consumers' desire for straightforward, flavorful dishes with a focus on quality ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can embrace seasonal menus and farmhouse-style dining to cater to customer preferences. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can adopt farmhouse-style dining concepts to create unique and inviting dining experiences. - **Agricultural Industry:** Increased demand for local, fresh ingredients in seasonal menus presents opportunities for farmers and suppliers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-frederick.md) - [Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodservice-concept.md) - [Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-by-little-red-door.md) - [Highly-Localized Village Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pignear-bath.md) - [Summery Farmhouse-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmhouse-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regional-culinary-identity.md) - [Modernized Rustic Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulherins-pizzeria.md) - [Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-hall.md) - [Farm-Fresh Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menu-specials.md)