New on the menu: Smoked scallops, dry-aged beef taco

Dishes that have us doing a double-take this week include a Martini with sake in it and Mexican shabu shabu

Those of us at Restaurant Hospitality regularly see what 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 roundup.