Around the World: 20 Best Dishes of 2011!

Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Madrid, Singapore, Hangzhou, Playa del Carmen… a world of amazing meals. And here are the 20 best dishes of the year…

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Tuna crudo with tomato granita at Cocina de Autor, Playa del Carmen (Brad A. Johnson)

1. Cocina de Autor, Playa del Carmen
Albacore tuna crudo with tomato granita, soy sponge, guacamole, cactus and cucumber. Grand Velas Resort. Carretera Cancun 62, Playa del Carmen, Mexico (866) 230-7221 Continue reading

Jin Sha and Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake

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Shanghai can be maddening. The crowds. The traffic. The noise. The incessant fake-handbag hawkers. All five senses are constantly overloaded. So it’s nice to escape the chaos, at least for a few hours—or, better yet, a few days. The solution? Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake. Continue reading