Best Global Eats 2013

Continuing the yearly tradition, we’ve compiled a list of the best eats we’ve had in 2013. We haven’t traveled to as many countries as we’ve done in the past, but we’ve still managed to dine at many new local restaurants, as well as our all-time favorites.

Here’s a list of what resonates as the best global eats in 2013:

Best Bacon Experience
Datz, Tampa, Floria

Best Belgian Food
Markt, NYC

Best Breakfast
Le Cartet, Montréal, Canada

Best Brunch Buffet
The Circle at The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida

Best Burger
Bareburger, NYC

Best Cocktails
The Spread, South Norwalk, Connecticut

Best Colombian
Memo’s Restaurant & Bakery, Norwalk, Connecticut

Best Desserts
Maison Kayser, NYC

Best Empanadas
Nuchas, NYC

Best Farm to Table Restaurant
Elm Restaurant, New Canaan, Connecticut

Best Italian
Quattro Pazzi, Stamford, Connecticut

Best Hot Chocolate
Jacques Torres, NYC 

Best Macaroni & Cheese
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, NYC and Seattle

Best Panini
Tarry Market, Port Chester, New York – Try their prime rib or porchetta panini
Eataly Rosticceria, NYC – Prime rib panini is available daily and the porchetta panini is served on Thursdays

Best Pizza
Tarry Lodge, Port Chester, New York

Best Restaurant with a View
Castle Hill Inn, Newport, Rhode Island

Best Southern Food
Mama’s Boy, South Norwalk, Connecticut

Best Steakhouse
Benjamin Steakhouse, White Plains, New York

Best Suckling Pig Roast
Barcelona Wine Bar, various locations in Connecticut, Atlanta, and D.C.

Best Wings
Candlelight Inn, Scarsdale, NY