10/13/2026
From the lively streets of Mexico to the aromatic kitchens of Southeast Asia, next week's menu will have plenty of stories to tell. 🌎🌿
Bright citrus, fresh herbs, smoky chiles, fragrant spices, and savory sauces will create a lineup that feels both adventurous and familiar. Some dishes will bring bold, immediate flavor, while others will rely on the quieter elegance of garlic, butter, and slow-developed richness.
Chef's Choice will have a distinctly Latin-inspired streak, with carne asada, vibrant salsa brava, herbaceous chimichurri, and tender pork carnitas bringing plenty of energy to the plate. Orange chicken will introduce a sweet-savory contrast, while tzatziki, garlic and onion, and citrus-herb turkey will offer a more delicate balance. Even a Southwest-inspired shepherd's pie will get in on the action, bringing familiar ingredients together with a little Southwestern flair.
Executive Meals will feel like a culinary tour of favorite neighborhood restaurants. Steak fajitas will bring sizzling peppers, fresh pico, and salty Cotija, while chicken tikka masala will introduce the aromatic richness of Indian-inspired spices. Blackened pork with creamy mascarpone grits will add a Southern accent before Vietnamese lemongrass beef, bright chicken piccata, and classic turkey meatball marinara take the menu in three wonderfully different directions.
Plant-Based will take its own flavorful journey, beginning with a French onion-inspired stew layered with earthy lentils, barley, mushrooms, and greens beneath savory almond cheese and crisp crostini. Fragrant green curry will then coat ribbons of pappardelle, tofu, and colorful vegetables in Thai-inspired aromatics, while chick'n quesadillas will finish things off with smoky chipotle beans, peppers, creamy cheese, and tangy taquera sauce.
Blog: https://scratchculinary.com/2026/10/13/menu-drops-for-october-19th-21st/
Which culinary direction will capture your appetite first—bold Latin flavors, aromatic Asian-inspired dishes, or savory European classics?
