Dishes and drinks that have us doing a double-take this week include a gingerbread cookie-inspired latte, a new take on the classic St. Louis slinger at Grand Tavern by David Burke and the Miso Matzo Ball Ramen at the newest location of Ramen-San, a Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises concept. 

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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