Chef

Tatsu Aikawa

"Damn—I don't want to give this one out. This place looks like a hole in the wall, just a shitty, rundown, American-style Chinese buffet joint. They have two menus: one for people that like sesame chicken (which I like, too), and then the regular Chinese menu. Make sure to ask for this one, because they've got some great stuff. I start with spicy beef tendon, then go for the eggplant with black bean sauce. Finally, I like to lick the plate off with ma po tofu and white rice, my go-to dish here."

"I love The Noble Pig sandwich with spicy ham, pulled pork, provolone cheese, and bacon. Their slaw and daily soups are also a must!"

"I love the textures in this sweet corn sorbet with polenta custard, caramel salt, and lemon. It's like crack!"

"I love the strawberries and lardo appetizer with a pecan gastrique. It has such a great flavor combination."

"This is simple and perfect. Their oyster selection and raw bar are great, too."