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 to you NOM: our New on the Menu weekly roundup.

The latest dishes and drinks that have us doing a double-take this week include sambal-infused squid ink noodles, a cocktail crafted with foie gras fat-washed bourbon and “drunken spaghetti.”

See what stands out from the crowd.

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Clarification April 27, 2018: This has been updated to specify the availability of Boqueria's breakfast menu.