Our New on the Menu roundup takes a look at buzzworthy food and beverage items introduced at independent restaurants across the country every week. 2018 brought a lot of new dishes and drinks that got not only us but also our readers talking. Here are the ten most popular installments of NOM this year, featuring everything from lightbulb cocktails to fast-casual Mediterranean breakfast service to tomato-strawberry verrines.

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