Yelp has unveiled its 2026 Food & Drink Trend Report revealing the bold global flavors, nostalgic comforts, and creative culinary twists that will define the year ahead.

Based on millions of Yelp searches and reviews nationwide, this year’s forecast highlights how diners are embracing curiosity, comfort, and cultural exploration—from black sesame lattes to Swedish sweets and the next must-try Italian spritz, the Sarti Spritz (recipe below).
 
 
WHAT’S UP FOR 2026?

The standout trends and experiences based on rise in searches:

 
< Here’s the full report, which highlights Swedish sweets like the Princess Cake (photo #4).
 
Below:
 
> The Sarti Spritz recipe.

> About Sarti Rosa apéritif liqueur.

> How Yelp got its name.
 

[7] We’ll take black sesame ice cream. It’s heavenly (photo of Mavens Creamery | Abacus).
 
 
RECIPE: SARTI SPRITZ

The Sarti Spritz uses Campari’s Sarti apéritif liqueur (photo #5), which blends the flavors of blood orange, mango, and passionfruit. It’s meant as a summer sipper, but if you want to pick up a bottle, you may be challenged: Campari has not yet launched it in the U.S.

Still, you can find it online for about $20.

This recipe is courtesy of Campari Group, producer of Sarti Rosa.

NIBBLE HINT: Use rosé Prosecco for more pink color.

> What is Prosecco?
 
Ingredients Per Drink

 
Preparation

1. FILL a large wine glass with ice and gently add the Prosecco (you don’t want to break the bubbles).

2. ADD Sartia Rosa to the glass; next add a splash of Soda Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.
 
 
ABOUT SARTI ROSA

Sarti Rosa has become a popular part of European cocktail culture: an Italian apéritif liqueur with a bright pink color produced by the Campari Group (photo #5).

It has a sweet, fruity, and slightly tart taste, with key notes of Sicilian blood oranges, and tropical accents like mango and passion fruit.

It’s marketed as a fruitier and less bitter than the classic Aperol Spritz. While the latter has an orange hue from the Aperol, Sarti Rosa has a vibrant pink (rosa) hue.

Its lower alcohol volume—around 14% A.B.V.—makes it ideal for a light, refreshing spritz category of cocktails.

The brand name Sarti is a heritage name of a distillery acquired by Campari Group in 1995, Sarti Distillery, established in Bologna in 1885. This gives the new liqueur a stamp of authenticity.
 
 
The Liqueur Was Created In Order To Make The Spritz

That’s right: Sarti Rosa was designed to create the Sarti Spritz. Mixed with Prosecco and soda water (that’s the same recipe as the Aperol Spritz, but with a lime wedge garnish instead of Aperol Spritz’s orange slice garnish).

Campari, which also owns the Aperol brand, felt sure that they’d have another hit.

Sarti Rosa began its market rollout in Europe around early 2025, with a focus on the U.K. and other major markets (but not the U.S., yet).

It quickly gained viral popularity on social media (particularly with the pink Sarti Spritz) as a trendy new summer drink. Exactly as planned.

The creation of Sarti Rosa was a strategic move by the Campari Group to capitalize on and expand the massive global success of the Spritz cocktail category. It:

[1] Indian cuisine is hot—no pun intended (photo Yelp | Biryani Ka Adda | Chicago).

[2] All-you-can-eat is als on the rise. Here, a Sichuan hot pot—quite a feast (photo Yelp | Seapot Hot Pot and Korean BBQ | Plano, Texas).

[3] How about a Matchatini? Here’s the recipe (photo © Dash Of Jazz).

[4] The Princess Cake has been around since the 1930s. It’s a complex cake to make—best left to the professionals. But if you want to try it, here’s a recipe (photo by Rick Holbrook | Styling by Kaitlin Wayne | © King Arthur Baking).

[5] A bottle of Sarti Rosa makes a rosy Sarti Spritz. If you can’t find it locally, look online (Gemini Photo).

[g] You’ll get a deeper pink color if you use rose Prosecco (PHOTO © Guinigi Wines).

Per Gemini:

The pink trend, often tied to “Millennial Pink” or “Barbiecore,” has evolved from a short-lived fad into a major marketing force in the spirits and non-alcoholic sectors.

Not surprisingly, the most significant driver of the pink trend is its “Instagrammability” (or “TikTok-ability”). Brightly colored, photogenic drinks encourage sharing online, which turns into free, viral advertising.

The entire “drink pink” movement arguably started with the runaway popularity of rosé wines in the mid-2010s. Rosé turned pink from a niche, seasonal wine into a symbol of easy day-drinking, summer sipping, and beyond the summer season (“Rosé All Day”).

Seeing the success of rosé, spirits brands started coloring everything pink: pink gin, pink tequila (rosado), pink vodka.

And of course, pink liqueur: Sarti Rosa.
 
 
HOW YELP CHOSE ITS NAME

Since this article was inspired by Yelp, we must give yelp a shout-out, starting with something we’ve long pondered:

When we hear the word “yelp,” our first thought is of a dog in distress.

Yes, the traditional definition of yelp is: To give a quick, sharp, shrill cry or bark, often indicating pain or excitement.

The origin of the word is the Old English gielpan, which meant to boast or cry out loudly. In modern use, it’s often associated with a sudden, noticeable sound. So…Yelp, the website?
 
 
Why the Website Chose the Name

The company’s founders, Jeremy Stoppelman and Russel Simmons, were looking for a short, memorable name for what was originally conceived as an email-based referral network.

The final name was suggested by an early employee, David Galbraith, and it was chosen for these strategic reasons:

[1] Who wouldn’t want a 40-piece box of miniature Middle Eastern pastries (photos #1, #5, #6, and #7 © Dar Baklava).

[2] A beautiful plate of miniature Middle Eastern pastries, ready to serve with coffee (Abacus Photo).

[3] Phyllo dough is as thin as a sheet of paper! This photo shows a gluten-free sheet that is part of a GF baklava recipe (photo © The Loopy Whisk).

[4] A bite-sized Bird’s nest pastry: a phyllo nest with honey and pistachio “bird’s eggs” inside (Abacus Photo).

[5] Another miniature pastry plate, ready for tea, hot or iced.

[6] Handsome gift boxes.

November 17th is National Baklava Day, the perfect day to present our Gift Of The Day: Dar Baklava.

This Middle Eastern dessert is made of layers of phyllo pastry filled with a mixture of ground nuts and sugar. The pastry is brushed with a honey syrup flavored with lemon or rosewater, baked, and sliced.

The earliest form of baklava was made in the 8th century B.C.E. in northern Mesopotamia. The Assyrians layered very thin pieces of dough with nuts and honey, then baked them in wood-burning ovens.

It recipe through the Levant*, and Greek seamen brought the concept back to Hellas.

Fast forward eight centuries or so.

Dar Baklava has created mini versions of baklava and other favorite treats. These miniature pastries are great for snacking, for a small dessert with coffee, or on a pastry tray presentation (photos #2 and #5).

We’ll take a big bite out of Dar Baklava in a minute, but first, for your consideration:

> The history of baklava.

> The different types of pastry: a photo glossary.

> The year’s 15+ pastry holidays.
 
> The year’s 16 Greek food holidays.
 
 
INTRODUCING DAR BAKLAVA & OTHER PHYLLO CONFECTIONS

Dar Baklava is a Chicago-based business founded by a local pediatrician, Sherif Badawy. Why would a physician start a pastry business?

A fitness enthusiast as well as a doctor, Dr. Badawy noticed that the U.S. market lacked a snackable, healthier version of his favorite treat.

 
The result: bite-sized baklava, formulated with 80% nuts, 20% phyllo dough (photo #3—some spell it filo), and less sugar than a traditional recipe. It’s finger food, but there are no sticky fingers!

The baklava is made in in three varieties featuring different nuts*: cashew, pistachio, and walnut.

Dr. Badawy went on to recreate other Middle Eastern favorites in miniature, so that you can have everything from:

 
The pastries are handmade in Jordan.
 
 

[7] Three-piece grab and go packages are great stocking stuffers.
 
GET YOUR PASTRIES HERE

> Head to DarBaklava.com.

> You can also find them on Amazon.
 
 
ARE THESE PASTRIES…OR ARE THEY COOKIES?

The culinarian in us raises the question: Dar Baklava may be miniature pastries, but they’re also finger food and shelf-stable, like cookies.

We pondered this and decided: Dar’s pastry bites are still pastries.

Why not a cookie?

 
Size doesn’t change category: Miniature éclairs and cream puffs are still pastries. Just because they’re finger-food-sized doesn’t change anything.
 

[8] The different miniature pastries from Dar Baklava.

*The Levant is an English term that first appeared in 1497. It originally referred to the “Mediterranean lands east of Italy.” The historical area comprises modern-day Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. Among other popular foods, Levantine cuisine gave birth to baklava, falafel, kebabs, mezze (including tabbouleh, hummus and baba ghanoush), pita and za’atar, among other dishes that are enjoyed in the U.S. and around the world.

†There isn’t a single, “traditional” nut used in baklava, as the pastry is made in multiple countries and regions, each with its own abundant supply and palate preference. Walnut is the classic choice in many regional recipes, including Greek, Balkan, and some Levantine (like Lebanese and Syrian) recipes. They tend to offer a more robust, slightly earthy flavor that balances the sweetness of the syrup.

Pistachio is the nut used in Turkish and Iranian baklava, and is also very popular in Syrian baklava. Pistachios provide a brighter green color and a richer, slightly sweeter, buttery flavor. In Turkey the famous Azep variety Gaziantep variety from south-central Turkey, has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the EU, recognizing their unique regional characteristics and quality standards. Here’s more about them.

Check out the chart for regional preferences.

Gemini Chart.
 
 
 

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It’s easy for many people to find holiday gifts that they know the recipient wants. But what if you have no idea?

Our recommendation: artisan foods. They don’t require much space (most people we know are space challenged), you eat them, and you get the space back pretty quickly.

Thus, our Gift Of The Day: Drizzle Honey.

Drizzle Honey is delicious, affordable, healthful, and useful in everyday meals. It checks all the boxes of an affordable premium gift that can be enjoyed immediately (just stick a spoon in the jar and revel in the flavor).

Drizzle Honey strikes the perfect balance between wellness and indulgence. As a natural sweetener, it’s a better alternative to refined sugar while still satisfying that sweet tooth we have.

Truth to tell, we eat a spoonful of our favorite flavor—Cinnamon Spice (photo #1)—from the jar every day to satisfy our sweet tooth, and then incorporate into the meals we eat, from stirring into salad dressing to glazing anything about to go into the air fryer.

Drizzle Honey isn’t just another jar on the pantry shelf. It’s a top-quality raw honey.

 
The company is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the honey is sourced from apiaries across Canada. The company works with local Canadian farms and beekeepers who maintain hives in remote locations away from pesticides, or near diverse floral sources.
 
 
ENJOYING DRIZZLE HONEY

Whether your giftees drizzle it over morning yogurt, stir it into tea, glaze roasted vegetables, or uses it as a natural sweetener in baking, they’ll enjoy your gift with every golden drop.

At breakfast alone, we swirl it into our tea, oatmeal, and yogurt, spread it on toast, and drizzle it over berries that aren’t as sweet as they could be. Check the first link below to see how we use it for lunch, dinner, and dessert.

> 30 tasty uses for honey.

> The history of honey.

> The different types of honey: a photo glossary.

> The year’s 2 honey holidays.

> Honey varietals: the different types of honey.

> The different forms of honey (liquid, crystallized, creamed, etc.).

> How bees produce the honey.

> Pairing honey with foods and beverages.

> Storing and using honey.
 
 
HONEY WITH PERSONALITY

One of the most delightful aspects of gifting Drizzle Honey is the variety of flavors available. From classic raw honey to inventive infusions, there’s a jar to match every taste preference.

If you don’t know what the giftee might like, we’d default to Cinnamon Spice, a crowd pleaser and our personal favorite.

The warm, aromatic notes of cinnamon paired with pure, top-quality honey is a cozy flavor that’s perfect for the winter season.

The plain Golden Raw Honey and White Raw Honey are good choices if you don’t know what flavor the giftee might like.

We particularly like the flavored honeys, each with its own charm—the spice of the Cinnamon Spice, the heat of Hot Honey, the zing of Ginger Shine, and so on.

Additional flavors include Berry Bliss, Cacao Luxe, and Turmeric Gold.
 
 
AN AFFORDABLE DELIGHT

The nicely designed jars of Drizzle Honey look and feel like a premium gift without the premium price tag. Individual jars are $15 or less: a great price for co-workers, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, neighbors.

There are also multiple-flavor gifts, attractively packaged.

The jars are attractive enough to give as-is, but if you want to add more, consider pairing the jar with:

 
This holiday season, skip the forgettable trinkets. Give something that will be savored, enjoyed, and remembered.

After all, the best gifts are those that become part of someone’s daily life. Drizzle honey will be there, creating small moments of joy long after the wrapping paper has been recycled. That’s exactly what Drizzle Honey delivers, one delicious drizzle at a time.

[8] Honey can be messy, which is why the honey dipper (a.k.a. honey wand, honey stick, honey drizzle, honey spoon) was invented. These are from The London Honey Company (photo © The London Honey Company).
 
 
GET YOUR DRIZZLE HONEY GIFTS

> Head to the Drizzle Honey website for a cornucopia of options.

> You can find retailers and e-tailers here.

[1] If one could be in love with a jar of honey, Cinnamon Spice Raw Honey is my guy (photos #1, #3, #4, and #8 © Drizzle Honey.

[2] We always have honey with our cheese and charcuterie (photos #2 and #5 © Effie’s Homemade).
 

[3] Turn your latte, hot chocolate, or anything warm into a festive holiday drink. Here’s the recipe.

[4] Honey-Glazed Squash. Here’s a recipe.

[5] One of our favorite snacks or light lunch: great cheese, great crackers, great honey.
 

[6] Give thanks to the bees whose hard work creates the honey (photo © National Honey Board).

[7] Give thanks to the bees whose hard work creates the honey (photo © Wolfgang Hasselmann | Unsplash).

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