I wasn't looking for great eggplant at Wafa's in Forest Hills, but it found me, along with several other vegetable-forward wonders. And I'm glad they did. More

At Neerob (reviewed in whole here), fish takes center stage. But not to the neglect of vegetables, which often appear in simpler guises. One of the best is their okra with green papaya ($3), a great gateway dish for those who have been turned off by the vegetable's notorious sliminess. More

It's September, and what better way to celebrate the start of fall than with some okra? While you can buy the ooey-gooey veggie year round, the best time to get your hands on some is early fall, when the crop in states to the South are the most fresh. One of the most versatile veggies around, okra can do anything—fry it, throw it in a stew. As we'll show you, it's also great for curries. More