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At these local restaurants and bars, you can enjoy everything from tacos to cocktails in your very own winter wonderland.

It's a go-to solution for chefs looking to make their menus more approachable in the age of to-go dining.

Frozen pizza has been one way to increase sales during this uncertain time. 

Whether it's seitan, jackfruit or tofu, meat alternatives have made their way into barbecue. 

Falafel and shawarma are now fast-casual staples that are easier to find than ever.

These local brands are giving Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat a run for their money.

They’re low-carb, low-calorie alternatives to traditional dough.

These restaurants have made biscuits the centerpiece of their menus.

Chefs are using the ancient ingredient in everything from slaw to salad dressing to add a nutty kick.

It's the grown-up version of the mall food court of your youth. 

Chefs are using matcha in eats to add a mint color and earthy flavor. 

These days, a simple, one-flavor milkshake doesn't always do the job.

Local entrepreneurs are spinning sugar in creative flavors like rosé, salted caramel and Key lime pie.

Ice cream doesn’t always have to be so, well, vanilla.

Space can be a big challenge for urban farmers; aeroponics, hydroponics and aquaponics provide solutions. 

This trend combines two dishes that are excellent on their own to create a burrito-sized sushi roll. 

The Swiss favorite is as popular as it is pungent.

Octopus is within arm’s reach at these local restaurants.

From Japan to London to cities across the Midwest, pastry chefs are redefining the classic pastry with modern flourishes.

A handful of local chefs are making ramen their own, proving it’s possible to respect the origins of the dish while also paying homage to local flavors.

Poutine got its start as a working-class meal in 1950s Quebec, but the Canadian comfort food is now ubiquitous in some of the region’s hippest restaurants.

The savory pancake is often likened to a build-your-own pizza.

Pastrami is traditionally made from a tough and fatty cut of beef, usually from the belly, which is brined, seasoned, smoked and steamed.

The Hawaiian dish typically features raw, chilled ahi tuna tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds. 

Bee pollen is touted for its high protein content. 

Gouda is one of the world's most popular cheeses.

Bao and their sliced counterparts, gua bao, are a Chinese and Taiwanese street-food staple. 

Preparing whole fish, bones and all, produces juicier and more tender results than cooking just the fillet, and that makes it well worth the extra effort.

Thick slices of locally baked bread get stacked with creative sweet and savory toppings.