Planning A 2019 Pantone Party Menu: Ways To Choose 'Living Coral' Foods

Rambutan Rising

The mysterious tropical fruit rambutan not only has the signature Pantone coral color outside, it also resembles coral with its spiny exterior. Where to find this exotic treat? Available at Whole Foods Markets , The Fresh Market and local options like Nashville's InterAsian Market & Deli, rambutan is growing as a fruit trend to eat alone or as part of a smoothie bowl.

Barbecue Beauties

Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Cue Joint features baby or spare ribs all coated with either their signature dry or wet rub (sauce available table side to further coat the ribs). Sauces include choices like Sweet Dixie, Devil's Nectar and Jack's Creek, all guaranteed to leave a little coral-colored barbecue sauce on diner's fingers and available for order on the site.

Sock It To Salmon

Subscription box newcomer Butcher Box delivers wild Alaskan sockeye salmon with the a coral-hued exterior to diner's doorsteps. Shipping only Bristol Bay, Alaskan sockeye salmon, Butcher Box takes special care in only shipping the best quality salmon that has been caught and shipping responsibly. From a house smoked salmon flatbread (served with dried chili cream cheese, local tomatoes, fried capers, red onion and arugula) to herb crusted salmon (with zucchini and squash casserole, broccolini, leek vinaigrette and tomato confit relish), The Yellow Porch in Nashville serves up coral salmon Southern-style.

Pickled Ginger Goodness

Coral-colored pickled ginger may get relegated to a simple accompaniment but always adds flavor and color to a plate. The Palm Nashville layers the flavors of pickled ginger, seaweed salad and sesame-crusted Ahi tuna to create a beautiful and tasty entree.

Corail Vivant in a Macaron

Sweet Darling Patisserie  and Little Gourmand in Nashville or Dana's Bakery shipping nationwide are ways to bring a little French "corail vivant" to a dessert table. Coral hued macarons can be flavored with everything from vanilla to strawberry to ginger with the bright coral exterior adding a sweet pop of color.

Donut Miss This

Living Coral can become a living breakfast treat topped with the inviting tone. Nashville's family-owned Five Daughters Bakery features several Pantone-toned frosted donuts. From their Huckleberry vegan donut and Roasted Strawberry With Sprinkles to their Blood Orange pastry, the bakery brings the color to the frosting toppers of the local favorite donuts. These donuts don't just look pretty; they also taste good with hints of blood orange, raspberry and roasted strawberry.

Coral Citrus

While grapefruit may seem like a breakfast side dish, Nashville's Etch Restaurant takes the fruit up a notch. Their Little Red Riding Hood cocktail combines Sotol Por Siempre, Grilled Grapefruit, Ancho chilis, lime and smoke salt to create a citrus-y drink. The coral interior of the grapefruit isn't just for breakfast anymore; recipes include the fruit as grilled, part of ceviche appetizers, curds or zested into baked goods.

Coral Bowled Over

Açaí smoothie bowls offer up the brilliant coral hue at Nashville health spots like The Urban Juicer. Combining açaí, pitaya, strawberries and cashews with add-in menu items like kiwi, banana and blueberries creates a rainbow balance of colors and health benefits. The Daily Harvest will ship that same bright health and sweet flavor combo with coral-toned options like an açaí  + cherry beautifier smoothie.

Hunt for Coral

Take the Pantone Living Coral color party theme further to an Easter egg hunt, with the Easter Decor coral luster egg-dying kit.

Exploring the Pantone 2019 Color of the Year through the sense of taste is a great New Year's resolution. From cocktails to citrus, "living coral" can become a living tasting menu for 2019.