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The Best Restaurant Dishes of 2023
BY D.C. CRENSHAW
ood is arguably the
most consistent topic
of interest that brings
people together nowadays. Food is more than eating to live. It’s a lifestyle. The world is obsessed with watching food shows and movies that revolve around food. The Bear has become one of the most streamed series on Hulu and some chefs like Guy Fieri are viewed as rockstars. The term “celebrity chef” is now attached to anyone who has made an appearance on a food competition show and if you scroll through TikTok you will discover an abundance of food hacks that my kids love to try.
I developed a passion for finding great restaurants over 20 years ago, and I’ve created and participated in some amazing dining experiences myself. What I discovered during my culinary journey is that restaurants come and go but great tasting dishes are remembered forever. Dishes I remember when I was a kid growing up in my small town in Ohio were the coney dogs at a restaurant called the Boston Lunch below my dad’s barbershop, and pancakes at the Coffee Cup right down the street from my grandma’s house. Although those restaurants have been long gone, those two dishes are seared in my memory.
There are plenty of lists that highlight the best places to dine, but here are my picks for the best dishes to try. I had a little help from my crew to narrow down this selection and am confident that these dishes will not disappoint. You’re welcome!
Photo Credit James Gustin
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