ELKANO @ ELKANO
The turbot served tableside by owner Aitor used to be a locally treasured secret - now it is a global legend. Put simply - this is the best single fish experience anywhere. Indeed, the entire menu of fresh locally sourced seafood is inspirational - Swipe left to see the Turbot up close.

Daily Catch @ The Daily Catch North End
Daily Catch started serving pasta in the pan out of necessity as they had no plates. Seafood is sourced from the local fishermen on the Boston Fish Pier and cooked in a simple authentic recipe as an ode to Sicily. From the ocean to the dock to your pan - this place is the essence of Boston seafood. Order the stunning Lobster Fra Diavola with calamari, littlenecks, mussels & shrimp simmered in their spicy signature seafood tomato sauce served over linguine.

Casa Carmela @ Casa Carmela
Paella is Spain's national dish and Valencia is the paella capital. Paella Valenciana is a specific recipe governed by local associations with national recognition indicating 10 ingredients including rabbit, snails, tomatoes, lima/butter, beans, saffron, oil-water, salt and rice, cooked over a wood fire. The paella (Valenciana) at Casa Carmela is next level. Laughter and dizzy chatter break out at tables as diners scrape away with wooden spoons at their designated triangle of the paella pan before trespassing into the domain of neighboring "slow scrapers". The sticky caramelized center is righteous on its own but the crunchy socarrat at the bottom and around the edges is ethereal. And those rabbit riblets? Carmela is one of life's truly incomparable dining experiences. Pairs well with a chilled Manzanilla!

Garlic Knot @ Anthony's Place
Anthony's Place, founded by Anthony Sette in 1994, serves traditional Italian cuisine infused with old family recipes in a warm, Tuscan-style establishment. Apart from its Italian fare, there are weekly specials incorporating modern cuisine from in and around Europe featuring fresh seafood, delicious grilled meats, regional pasta dishes, a selection of desserts, and an extensive wine list highlighted by homemade red wine. Anthony Sette first introduced garlic knots to Anthony's Place's menu to avoid food waste. Garlic knots begin with leftover pizza dough, sliced into thin strips. The dough is tied-up into knots and brushed with olive oil to add flavor, texture, and a nice golden color after baking and is topped with chopped parsley, garlic, butter, and parmesan.

Smoked Duck @ The Morris
The Morris, located on Mariposa Street, San Francisco, provides traditional American-style meals in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for a delicious and affordable lunch or dinner option, this is the perfect place. Developed by chef Gavin Schmidt and owner Paul Einbund, this space is pleasantly quirky, with an approachable open kitchen up front and bar seats in the back. Some of their favorite dishes are the customizable charcuterie board (options range from tête de cochon and duck liver mousse to rabbit terrine), charred broccoli, and squid. The smoked duck is Morris’s signature dish and the best thing on the menu. The duck from Petaluma’s Liberty Farms is been brined, aged, smoked, then roasted. It’s tender with perfectly crispy skin, and the roasted vegetables that come along with it are stellar too.

Lobster Roll @ Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
My pick for the best lobster roll on the list, their lobster is served on a sesame slider bun instead of the traditional hot dog bun. While it’s smaller than its counterparts and the bun could be toasted a bit more, the lobster meat itself and the combination as a whole pack more flavor than the others. The size doesn’t matter, with how good this lobster roll is, just order two rolls or go straight for the jumbo! Since opening in 1947, this restaurant has frequently been named as having the Best Hot Lobster Roll or Best Lobster Roll in Connecticut. This large restaurant is always crowded, so be prepared to wait a bit.

Bah Ku Tey @ KoTi-OCha
This legendary soup dish is all about the pork bone broth and is beloved across South East Asia as a hangover cure. The version here is one of the finest in the world. In addition to being a perfect example, you can also order a dry version that is delicious. On our visit, we were shocked when the owner added lush pieces of perfectly tender abalone we have never seen this before. Make sure to ask for the griddled pork belly and fried garlic as a topping!

Bah Ku Tey @ KoTi-OCha
This legendary soup dish is all about the pork bone broth and is beloved across South East Asia as a hangover cure. The version here is one of the finest in the world. In addition to being a perfect example, you can also order a dry version that is delicious. On our visit, we were shocked when the owner added lush pieces of perfectly tender abalone we have never seen this before. Make sure to ask for the griddled pork belly and fried garlic as a topping!

Pomfret Hot Pot  @ Niyomrosh Hotpot Restaurant
This heritage restaurant is renowned for Thai Chinese food that specializes in the best of the best pomfret made into a hot pot. You will not have a fresher, better pomfret and steamboat hot pot than Niyom Rot in Hat Yai. It is a legendary restaurant and very popular. The other dishes are terrific as well.

Fried Chicken @ Kaitod Sofeeya Fried Chicken Stall
Thai fried chicken is originally from Hat Yai and is one of the popular street food in Thailand. Sofeeya is one of the best places to serve this halal fried chicken. This unique style of Hat Yai fried chicken served with some freshly cooked sticky rice, topped with these savory little fried shallots goes perfectly together and no other street food can beat this chicken.