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The menu at this Mystic restaurant is organized by port of call, so any given dish might trace itself to Casablanca, Shanghai, or, improbably, landlocked Torrington, Connecticut. The beef empanadas, a James Beard-nominated Outstanding Chef nominee's childhood recipe, arrive with a tender homemade crust and ground beef from a nearby farm, made juicy with sofrito, olives, and American cheese. The NYT named them among the best dishes eaten across the country in 2024.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Renee Touponce
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northeast · Renee Touponce
- The New York Times 2024 · Beef Empanadas · The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024
One number, weighted & current 85
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