Burrata is such a fresh and tasty ingredient that many chefs opt to simply serve it up with some fresh vegetables, balsamic and olive oil, and some slices of freshly baked bread, but Little J's, a cozy neighborhood restaurant in Houston, is taking a creative spin on those core ingredients. Rather than separating each of those aspects and letting the diner combine them, Little J's chefs do the work ahead of time with one of the most popular summer menu items: the burrata BLT.
As mentioned, most burrata dishes offer some combination of bread, arugula, and tomatoes. Little J's burrata BLT does the same, but it merely places the vegetables on top of two slices of bread toasted and brushed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. One of those slices of bread comes with a thick-cut slice of bacon to complete the BLT trifecta.
Burrata BLT Sandwiches
Houston's Little J Restaurant has a Creative Take on Burrata Cheese
Trend Themes
1. Creative Burrata Applications - There is an opportunity for chefs to take an innovative approach with burrata beyond the traditional serving methods.
2. Pre-assembled Sandwiches - There is a growing trend of restaurants pre-assembling sandwiches to save time for customers and improve dining experiences.
3. Elevated BLT Variations - There is an opportunity for chefs to elevate traditional BLT sandwiches by incorporating unique ingredients and presentation styles.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service Industry - Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of unique and creative menu items to attract customers.
2. Fast-casual Industry - The trend of pre-assembled sandwiches could be integrated into fast-casual restaurant concepts.
3. Farm-to-table Industry - The trend of using fresh ingredients, like arugula and tomatoes, aligns with the farm-to-table movement in the restaurant industry.