Cloud-Like Texture Trend

Light, aerated, cloud-like texture is a high frequency holistic culinary trend in 2017 — and expected to maintain momentum for the next few years.

Want to see how smart chefs are executing this trend? We thought you might! Our team curated a list of 14 creative menu examples from influential restaurants across the US. 

14 "Cloud-Like Texture" Menu Examples

1. Chicory Cloud / Chicory Brew with Honey / Steam Almond Milk | Sqirl, LA

2. Vacherin d’ete / Salad of Raspberries / Lime Meringue / Vanilla Cream / Basil Cloud | Bouley, NYC

3. Husk Meringue / Corn Mousse | Cosme, NYC

 

4. Buttermilk & Oat Pancake / Oats / Rye / Hearts & Buttermilk Real Pan Pancakes / Cherry Bourbon Maple Syrup / Whipped Crème Fraîche | Band of Bohemia, Chicago

5. Chitarra / Pork Sugo / Tomato / Whipped Ricotta / Parmigiano Reggiano / Basil | Spiaggia, Chicago

6. Rose Geranium Mousse / Chocolate Butter Cookie Crumble / Candied Beets | State Bird Provisions, SF

7. Whipped Pinenut Butter / Fresh Scungilli Pasta Shells / Green Bean Pesto | Del Posto, NYC

8. Pineapple / Lime Meringue / Pink Peppercorn / Coconut Ice Cream | Gramercy Tavern, NYC

9. Prawn Fritters / Scallop Mousse / Tarragon | The NoMad, NYC

10. Carnaroli Risotto Biologico / Shaved Black Winter Truffles / Parmesan Mousseline | Per Se, NYC

11. Sturgeon Tart / Caviar Mousseline / Applewood Smoke | Gabriel Kreuther, NYC

12. Chocolate / Caramelized Bread Crumbs / Cherry Gel / Whipped Yogurt / Salted Toast Ice Cream / Cocoa Nib Meringue | Salero, Chicago

13. Toasted Chocolate Pavolva / Earl Grey Roasted Pear | The Loyalist, Chicago

14. Coconut Sorbet / Beet-Hibiscus Fluff / Meringue / Mochi | Elske, Chicago

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