I once visited a vegetarian restaurant and asked the hostess about their menu. She told me a story about one of their main dishes, a lentil and mushroom casserole. A local farmer had supplied them with some very special mushrooms. The chef was inspired to create this casserole to showcase those mushrooms. It was so popular that it became a permanent item on the menu. Also, the restaurant is committed to using local and fresh ingredients, which is part of the reason the dish is so good.
When I was at a steakhouse, I asked the server about the menu. He told me a real story about their prime rib. Apparently, the owner of the steakhouse grew up on a ranch and had a special way of raising cattle. This prime rib was from those cattle, and it was prepared using a family recipe that had been passed down for generations.
At a dessert place, I inquired about the menu. The cashier told me a real story about their chocolate lava cake. A renowned pastry chef had visited the place as a customer and gave some tips to their in - house chef on how to make the perfect chocolate lava cake. The in - house chef then adjusted the recipe and now it's one of the most loved items on the menu.