Chef

Yasmin Lozada-Hissom

"These are small saffron and mozzarella rice balls coated with bread crumbs then deep-fried. It's a nice warm starter: crunchy, creamy, and cheesy."

"This is shredded fillo dough with a cheese custard filling topped with pistachios and a sweet floral syrup. It's best when it just comes out of the oven which is, quite honestly, rare."

"I love the dim sum from Super Star Asian Cuisine, especially the tender and delicious beef tripe with ginger and green onions."

"Ba Le has moody service, but they serve up a perfect sandwich every time. A toasty, slightly chewy demi-baguette is filled with great cuts of meat (some of which are homemade), the right amount of cilantro, and tangy, slightly sweet pickled radishes and carrots—all of this at an absurdly low price."

"Thin rice noodles with shrimp, chicken, pork, and veggies are served in a light curry sauce that's somewhat spicy and packed with flavor. I could eat this dish every day."

"This salad comes with Bleu d’Auvergne, a French blue cheese, whole almonds, and fresh herbs. It is an absolutely perfect, fresh dish of greens."