Looking back on 2012, here are the bites and slurps I remember most fondly. From oysters to fried chickpeas to soba and uni, here we go...

• Harvest Focaccia with Housemade Coppa and Stracciatella from Union Square Cafe
• Catfish A La Sichuan from Mission Chinese Food
• Kale Salad from Hopeland
• Uni and Scallops from Neta
• Dorie Greenspan's Cookies at Beurre and Sel
• Oysters from Maison Premiere
• Tamarind Leaf Salad from Pok Pok
• Yeti from Bien Cuit
• Soba from Cocoron
• Fried Things from La Vara
• Figs and Gorgonzola Oatmeal from Oatmeals
• Lard Bread Sandwich Hack
• Calamari Platter from Taboonette
• Dutch Pancake with Fried Oysters from Potlikker