New on the Menu: Ostrich egg brunch, cookie-inspired kakigori

Dishes and drinks that have us doing a double-take this week include a spicy green twist on the classic Bloody Mary, a Japanese shaved ice dessert inspired by the black-and-white cookie, and a sunny-side-up ostrich egg brunch plate that can feed four people.

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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