The latest dishes and drinks that have us doing a double-take this week include a Middle Eastern-inspired take on avocado toast at a By Chloe co-founder’s fast-casual concept, duck confit poutine at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ first wine bar and a “peach Melba” with foie gras torchon from chef Chris Cosentino.

Those of us at Restaurant Hospitality regularly see what independent operators are dishing out, but some menu items make us stop and stare — whether they involve an out-of-the-box way of using an ingredient, the appearance of a burgeoning trend or simply stunning presentations. We bring you NOM: our New on the Menu weekly roundup. 

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