Welcome to the Best of Flavor 2021
This special “Best of Flavor” issue features 100 entries from our readers that showcase the flavor-forward innovation taking place in menu development today.
Welcome to the Best of Flavor 2021
This special “Best of Flavor” issue features 100 entries from our readers that showcase the flavor-forward innovation taking place in menu development today.
Welcome to the Best of Flavor 2021
This special “Best of Flavor” issue features 100 entries from our readers that showcase the flavor-forward innovation taking place in menu development today.
Chia-Lime Pudding
Chia-Lime Pudding with black sesame-coriander granola, passionfruit curd and macerated raspberries
Thai Fighter
Spicy Thai currywurst topped with wild arugula, pickled jalapeños and spicy basil aïoli, served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls
Bacon Smashed Hatch Chile Burger
Hand-smashed patties seared with bacon, American cheese, Hatch chile peppers, caramelized onions, pickled Fresno chiles, Hatch chile aïoli, on a challah bun
Avocado Toast with Beet-Cured Alaska Salmon
Avocado toast with beet-cured Alaska salmon and kale salsa verde
Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub
Italian meatballs, marinara, provolone, crispy pepperoni and Italian seasoning on a toasted garlic bread roll
We Have The Blues Salad
Romaine hearts, mixed greens, red onions, feta, honey-toasted almonds, blueberries and a lemon-blueberry vinaigrette
Meat and Cheese Farm Board
Rotating selection of cured meats and cheeses served with fresh honeycomb, blood orange mostarda, crabapple and micro vegetables
Avery Island Salad
Spring mix topped with shrimp, apple, blue cheese, candied pecans, bacon crumbles and Tabasco-pepper jelly vinaigrette
Key Lime Pie Bars
Graham cracker crust filled with Key lime custard and topped with sweet whipped cream and lime zest
Family Taco Kit
Featuring cochinita pibil, birria, marinated grilled chicken, wood-fired portobellos, vegan “meat” or chorizo, two sides, tortillas, toppings, housemade chips and salsas
Jalisco Summer
Silver tequila with a sour mix of hibiscus, prickly pear and red jalapeño purées and lime juice
La Bomba
Strawberry ice cream and cream cheese mousse with fresh berries and almond cookie crumbles in an edible chocolate bowl, with tableside sauces
Thai Dyed Pie
Passionfruit-lemongrass curd and pandan crumble with dehydrated Thai basil meringue and coconut-mascarpone mousse, served with passionfruit-lemongrass sorbet, coconut jellies, pandan tapioca pearls and passionfruit leather
Braised Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie
Braised Lentil & Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with bourbon-braised lentils, portobello mushrooms, mashed potatoes and white cheddar
Big Red Torta
Spiced crispy chicken, pickled chiles, Chihuahua cheese, “Rooster Sauce,” lettuce, tomato, pickles and avocado
Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes with caramelized pineapple chunks, housemade vanilla crème anglaise and cinnamon butter
Crawfish Pot Pie
Flaky crust filled with crawfish, seasonal vegetables, creamy dill sauce and Cajun seasonings, served with cornbread
Goat Curry
Goat Curry with fideos, topped with cilantro, green onions, mango yogurt and “crunchy snacks”
Texas Brisket-Egg Sandwich
Cage-free fresh-cracked griddled eggs, smoked beef brisket and cheddar with smoky chipotle aïoli on a gourmet jalapeño-bacon bagel
Mustang Burger
Half-pound grilled black Angus, pimento cheese spread, arugula and Fresno chile jam on brioche
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Roasted Kabocha Squash with coconut milk glaze, fried shallots and garlic, fresh cilantro and slices of Fresno chile
Smoked Oyster & Artichoke Dip
Smoked Oyster & Artichoke Dip with Boursin and Georgia Gouda, served with French baguette slices
Impossible Taco Salad
Plant-based ground meat, black beans, romaine, roasted corn, salsa fresca, tortilla strips, avocado and pickled jalapeño-ranch dressing
Omelette Evangeline
Three-egg omelette, mushrooms, cheddar, fried shrimp and Cajun hollandaise, served with Brabant potatoes
Spice-Rubbed Korean Short Ribs
Spice-Rubbed Korean Short Ribs with smoked Gouda grits, roasted carrot, mushrooms and micro greens
Queso Frito
Fried queso blanco, offered throughout the menu, including in the Fritanga Burger with cabbage slaw and crema, or as a side dish, served with guava ketchup
Enzo Ferrari White Whiskey Sazerac
Stone-ground white whiskey, absinthe, lemon verbena-hibiscus simple, Peychaud’s bitters
Banana Cream Napoleon
Banana Cream Napoleon with warm caramel, phyllo, banana filling and vanilla whipped cream
Pabil Chicken Taquitos
Pibil Chicken Taquitos with housemade garlic ranch, salsa verde and Cotija cheese
Miyazaki A5 Wasabi Steak Burger
Waygu beef patty and steak slices, wasabi leaf, béchamel, Gorgonzola, provolone, housemade sansho pepper sauce, beefsteak tomato, Boston lettuce and steak-truffle salt on an onion bun
Newk's Q Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, Ammerländer Swiss, bacon and signature white barbecue sauce, on French Parisian bread
Pulled Pork Thepla Tacos
Pulled Pork Thepla Tacos with sour cream, micro greens and pickled red onions
Jalapeño Ranch Fried Chicken Taco
Fried chicken, lettuce, cheddar and jalapeño-ranch, wrapped in a flour tortilla
Duck
Tea-smoked, with farro fried rice, housemade aïoli, wild Maine blueberry hoisin, blistered spring onions and micro cilantro
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower with romesco sauce, toasted almonds, pine nuts, garlic, capers, chives and parsley
Wishful Thinking cocktail
Walter Collective vodka, Amaro di Angostura, charred grapefruit and passionfruit cordial, Thai basil, lemon and ponzu
Korean JJ Noodles
Korean JJ Noodles with crispy pork belly, onions, potatoes, zucchini and fermented black bean paste
Mediterranean Bowl
Grass-fed flank steak, cauliflower rice, chimichurri, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, romaine and feta with a tahini and herb-yogurt sauce
Deli Benedict
Sliced pastrami or corned beef, poached eggs, hollandaise, Swiss, tomato and scallions on rye
Grilled Red Snapper Fillet
Grilled Red Snapper Fillet with mango-Sriracha butter over mango-rice madras, raisins and almonds
Newman's Jewban
Pulled pork, corned beef, Swiss cheese, pickles, sauerkraut, yellow mustard and Russian dressing, served on grilled rye
BBQ Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pizza
BBQ Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pizza with barbecue sauce and mozzarella cheese, topped with chicken, bacon, cilantro, red onions and a swirl of housemade ranch dressing
Lambstrami Sandwich
Shaved lamb pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sautéed peppers and onions on a hoagie roll
Xocolatl Maize Cocktail
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 100-proof bourbon, Nixta Licor de Elote, Aztec chocolate bitters and a roasted cinnamon stick
Seared Diver Scallops
Seared Diver Scallops with pepita risotto, pomegranate beurre rouge and crispy Brussels sprouts leaves
Chicken Liver and Spring Pea Ravioli Doppio
Chicken Liver And Spring Pea Ravioli Doppio with Marsala, Vidalia onions, mint, ricotta, egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano and a butter-basil-pine nut sauce
Chicken N’ Biscuits
Jalapeño-cheddar biscuits topped with Santa Fe hot chicken, poached eggs and pork chili, served with breakfast potatoes
Lebanese Labneh Dip
Lebanese Labneh Dip with za’atar-spiced honey drizzle, served with honey-grilled pita
Vege Fi Burger
Fried patty of fresh vegetables, quinoa, lentils, caramelized onions, fontina, herbs and red wine reduction topped with white cheddar, on a multigrain bun with lettuce, tomato and BurgerFi sauce
Beer Battered Cod Sandwich
Natural-cut cod fillet in Yuengling beer-infused batter, with American cheese and tartar sauce on a corn-dusted kaiser roll
Grilled Salmon with Turmeric Quinoa Pilaf
Grilled Salmon With Turmeric Quinoa Pilaf and steamed asparagus
Curry Nikutama Udon
Curry Nikutama Udon with Japanese curries, beef, caramelized onions, a soft- poached egg, tempura flakes and green onions
Landwer Family Meal
Hummus bowl with falafel, pita, chicken shawarma, schnitzel, vegan stir-fry, Nutella rozalach and choice of three sides
Chimichurri Bowl
Grilled asparagus, roasted cauliflower, avocado, pickled red cabbage, tomato-basil bruschetta and grilled Gypsy peppers atop chimichurri jasmine rice
Our Famous Tomato-Basil Soup
Our Famous Tomato-basil Soup with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh cream and basil
Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken with sweet corn soubise, Ozark Forest mushrooms, Boursin agnolotti and dark poultry jus
Taco Kit
Build-your-own al pastor and achiote-lime chicken tacos, served with heirloom corn tortillas, Cotija cheese, cilantro, onion, lime and salsas
Pork Belly Grilled Cheese
Thick-cut pork belly, pimento cheese, jalapeño-bacon jam and pickled red onions on toasted sourdough bread
Khao Tod Nam Sod
Smashed deep-fried rice cakes with chiles, fish sauce and lime, served with pork sausage, ginger, cilantro and chiles
Spiced Pineapple Mezcal Margarita
Montelobos Espadin mezcal tequila, Hanson Habanero vodka, pineapple syrup, fresh pineapple juice, cold-pressed lime juice and jalapeño-hellfire popsicle with Ancho Reyes Verde
Be Well Salad
MIXT greens, avocado, chickpeas, quinoa, lentils, carrots, edamame, cucumbers, scallions, fresh herbs and cilantro-jalapeño vinaigrette
Crab Tostada Benedict
Crispy-fried white corn tortillas topped with refried beans, smashed avocado, crab salad and a soft-poached egg, finished with chipotle hollandaise, served with papas rancheras
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken thigh, spicy “mud” sauce, housemade coleslaw, pickles and comeback sauce on brioche bun
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank with Persian spices, caramelized onions, saffron, fava beans and dill basmati rice
Crispy Curly Pepperoni Pizza
Signature pepperoni on housemade dough with tomato sauce and whole-milk mozzarella
AVOrita
Reposado tequila, housemade avocado cordial, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and a salt rim
Mumbai Mariachi Bowl
Spice-rubbed steak with spinach, roasted potatoes and peppers, corn, feta, mango chutney, spiralized carrots, coleslaw and green onions, served with a mango-chipotle sauce
Green Chorizo Quesadilla
Green Chorizo Quesadilla with smoked pecans, roasted mushrooms, avocado and black bean salsas
Cedar Plank Chocolate Brownie S'mores
Cedar plank-smoked brownie, milk chocolate bar, marshmallows, graham cracker, Grand Marnier-infused chocolate ganache and vanilla bean ice cream
Pollo Chilango
Pollo Chilango with pickled vegetables, crushed tomato salsa and roasted corn esquites
cOnTrIbUtOrS
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema / Idaho Potato Commision
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
Fern Street Wine Bar & Kitchen
Grill Concepts / U.S. Highbush Blueberry Commission
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café
Lapidus Bar at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
Lemon Grass Restaurant / National Watermelon Promotion Board
Table Mountain Grill & Cantina