Pastrami on rye with mustard at Katz’s Delicatessen – NYC

Peking duck bun from the takeout window at Corner 28 – NYC

Shave Ice at Matsumoto Shave Ice – Oahu

Galbi (korean beef ribs) at Yummy Korean B-B-Q – Honolulu

Garlic Spicy Shrimp from Honos shrimp truck in Oahu

Saimin (Hawaiian ramen) at Sam Sato’s in Maui.

Chapeau Chic: pistachio biscuit with pistachio mousse filled with sour cherry crémeux, red cherry granola, and gumpaste blossom.

Hawthorne Valley Buttermilk at Momofuku Ssäm Bar – NYC

Fried Dried Squid at Johnny Air Mart – NYC

Jjambbong, noodles in spicy seafood soup.

Lechón, roast suckling pig, at Johnny Air Mart – NYC

Brioche French Toast at DBGB – NYC

Hush Puppies at Pies-n-Thighs

Royale with Cheese (cheeseburger) at Royale – NYC

Small Lobster Roll at Luke’s Lobster

Chocolate coconut cake layered with coconut meringue, frosted with lime butter cream, and covered with toasted coconut flakes.