Expect fiery curries, eggplants that look like miniature watermelons, and cases full of snack food. Our fave: catfish in spicy sauce. Read more.
The ramen is available in a handful of permutations, foremost of which is "Momofuku ramen": a dense pork broth, an egg that poaches as you watch, and wonderful hunks of fatty, griddle-sauteed pig. Read more.
The focus is on ramen – the Japanese adaptation of Chinese lo mein – but with Korean flourishes. Thus, you can get a fiery bowl of radish kimchi or a quintet of meat-stuffed dumplings as an appetizer. Read more.
There are a few farmers' market plates that include such things as ramps, asparagus, baby lettuces, and organic eggs, depending on season. This is bar food? You wonder as you eat them. Read more.
The Commodore's got a great fried chicken sandwich, plus an impressive compact hamburger, a simple assemblage of great ground meat, raw onions, mayo, lettuce, and tomato, and little else. Read more.
This dark corner bar specializes in retro cocktails at retro prices, and, believe us, they're strong. Read more.
Smoky as a brush fire on the prairie. The boutique meat selection is quirky and variable. Sides like potato salad and crunchy pickles are better than even Texas barbecues. Read more.