November 12, 2009

The Mermaid Oyster Bar New York

Slurp bisques, ceviches, fried clams, and sixteen varieties on the half shell at this spin-off of the beloved Mermaid Inn.

  Greenwich Village, Food & Drink, Fish Bar, Fresh Catch

November 12, 2009

Ocean Prime Dallas

Small steak and seafood chain that channels a retro supper club (dark wood, schmancy drapes, snazzy cocktails) in the heart of Uptown. The Prime Hour (4-6 p.m.) menu dishes cheap bites like $5 truffled deviled eggs.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Classic Cocktails

September 8, 2009

Pearl Oyster Bar New York

Cozy up to the bar for double-cured-bacon-infused clam chowder, lobster rolls, and every other seafood specialty you’re craving. New England, here we come.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Charmer, Fresh Catch

September 8, 2009

Fishbar on the Lake New York

Montauk’s casual seaside eatery focuses on whatever the fishing boats bring into the kitchen that day. A Slow Food mecca on the East End.

  Food & Drink, Beachy, Fresh Catch

September 8, 2009

Browntrout Chicago

Sean Sanders (Bin 36) promotes local, fresh, and sustainable fare at his low-key neighborhood spot. Try the house specialty New Zealand-style Idaho trout (fresh peas, brown butter, walnuts).

  Lincoln Square, Food & Drink, Fresh Catch, Locavore

September 8, 2009

Sushi Wabi Chicago

  Near West Side, Food & Drink, Foodies, Fresh Catch

June 8, 2009

Keelung London

Feeling adventurous? Try Taiwanese street food at this unpretentious resto where affordable dishes include sweet and spicy turnips; pork and tofu meatballs; and a chicken claypot with a ginger, goji berry and rice wine broth. Stock up on imported food products in the adjoining shop.

  West End, Food & Drink, Fresh Catch, Street Food