10/07/2026
Some flavors unfold slowly. Others announce themselves with the very first bite. Next week will have plenty of both. 🔥🌿
Slow braises, rosemary, balsamic, and savory gravies will bring depth and richness, while bright chiles, aromatic curries, smoky glazes, citrus, and fresh herbs provide the sparks. It’s a lineup built around contrast—and there will be a lot worth exploring.
Chef’s Choice will move confidently between subtle and bold. Rosemary and balsamic will lend an herbaceous tang to beef, while Mediterranean-inspired souvlaki keeps things bright and fresh. Harissa will bring fragrant warmth, Nashville-style heat will turn up the dial, and later in the week Caribbean smoke, honey and garlic, barbecue, and briny olive-braised flavors will each take the menu somewhere new.
Executive Meals will have the soul of a great neighborhood restaurant, leaning into velvety Stroganoff, crisp fried chicken, Italian-inspired sausage, and slow-cooked pot roast before changing direction with aromatic chile-ginger noodles and citrusy Orange Chicken. Carolina-style barbecue will close things out with a tangy, savory finish alongside loaded cornbread.
Plant-Based will tell three very different stories: a hearty chick’n and white bean caldo will bring together greens, grains, and slow-simmered comfort; fragrant Thai red curry will layer colorful vegetables with aromatic spice; and tinga-inspired tacos will pile smoky poblano, hominy, potatoes, zucchini, lime, and chipotle beans into a lively street-food finale.
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What sounds best to you this week—slow-cooked and savory, smoky and spicy, or bright and aromatic?
Blog: https://scratchculinary.com/2026/10/06/menu-drops-for-october-12th-14th/