The Best of 2021

- Memorable food from the past calendar year

Well that was a fast one. This year felt more like an extension of 2020 than a new one but according to the calendar we're about to reach 2022 and who knows what's to come with it as far as food and travel. But with it we must release this annual treat. The best of the year here on S'C'&C. I do this one up a bit differently each year and this years list is going to consist of the best bites which account for individual dishes featured on the site this year. Then I also decided to share my ten favorite meals from those that were posted here on the site. None of the dishes in the ‘best meals’ will appear on the ‘best bites’ bc it's likely the menu has changed by now at those restaurants. Whereas the best bites are items ordered off of restaurants everyday menus. You can click each listing to take you to it's original post. Happy New Year! Season15 begins in Feb. but maybe a special post before then. 

The 33 Best Bites of 2021
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33. Fried Chicken Dinner at Veruchhi's (Spring Valley, IL)

32. Cemita Poblanita at Tacos Puebla (Addison, IL)

31. Beef on Weck Plate at Schwabl's (Buffalo, NY)

30. Tendon at Torizen (Schaumburg, IL)

29. Chilaquiles Burrito at Rose & Fern Cafe (Traverse City, MI)

28. Vietnamese Egg Rolls at Sochi Kitchen (Chicago, IL)

27. Cheddar Burger at Oakcrest Tavern (Madison, WI)

26. Lomo Saltado at Avenida Peru (Chicago, IL)

25. Fish Sandwich at Marko’s Fish House (Madison, IL)

24. Double Cheeseburger at Little Jacks (Charleston, SC)

23. Khao Soi at Habrae Cafe (Forest Park, IL)

22. Fried Whitefish Taco at Taqueria Las Lagunas (Suttons Bay, MI)

21. Laotian Snack Platter at Ahan (Madison, WI)

20. Shawarma at Ferris Restaurant (Cleveland, OH)

19. Ayam Masak Kicap at HD Cuisine (Wheeling, IL)

18. Meat Pie at Sam’s Bakery (Fall River, MA)

17. Fried Shrimp at Ravenel Seafood (Ravenel, SC)

16. Mini Hot Dogs at Famous Lunch (Troy, NY)

15. Bit O Que at O Dinis (East Providence, RI)

14. Chili Cheese Dog at Rawley’s (Fairfield, CT)

13. Cag Kebab at Cafe Istanbul (Chicago, IL)

12. Lobster Roll at Little Harbor Lobster (Marblehead, MA)

11. Smoked Whole Hog + Sides at Rodney Scotts Barbecue (Charleston, SC)

10. Smoked Lamb Sandwich at Bocadillo Market (Chicago, IL)

9. Texas BBQ Platter at John Lewis Barbecue (Charleston, SC)

8. Fried Whitefish at Bortell’s Fisheries (Ludington, MI)

7. Ribs and Chicken at Randy’s Barbecue (Savannah, GA)

6. Chopped Pork Platter at Red Bridges Barbecue (Shelby, NC)

5. Tacos al Pastor at Asian Cuisine Express (Chicago, IL)

4. Spicy Fish with Young Pepper at In-On Thai (Chicago, IL)

3. 'The Special' at Zuppardi’s Apizza (West Haven, CT)

2. Local Harvested Oysters at Matunuck Oyster Bar (Wakefield, RI)

1. Fried Clam Bellies at JT Farnham's (Essex, MA)

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10 Best Meals of 2021 
(in no particular order)

The Grocery (Charleston, SC)

Ukiah (Asheville, NC)

The Grey (Savannah, GA)

Common Thread (Savannah, GA)

Andros Taverna (Chicago, IL)

Dear Margaret (Chicago, IL)

Hexenbelle (Traverse City, MI)

Wren (Suttons Bay, MI)

Feast & Floret (Hudson, NY)

Oberlin (Providence, RI)
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See ya next year @chibbqking