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By John Kessler
April 17, 2014

Ever had a dish in a restaurant that was so good that it kind of became the restaurant for you?

The mouthful that stayed in your mind the next day and the next week and lodged there until you had an opportunity to go back and eat it again?

I’ve had that reaction with all the dishes below. I hope you agree with me.

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