A collection of Persian favorites ' from kebabs to khoresht ' make this downtown restaurant a popular lunch and dinner spot. Try the rack of lamb kebabs.

Taking cues from the Yucatan and sourcing its meat exclusively from local farms, the Mayan Cafe serves the essential ingredients of Mayan cooking: dishes rich with smoked chilies, pumpkin seeds, lime, oil infusions and roasted meats. Even if you've never voluntarily eaten them before, you must try the Tok Sel roasted lima beans.

Since at least 80 percent of the Harvest's ingredients are sourced from local farms and producers, the only things that stay the same at this trendy new place are the seasonal changes. But with entr'es like buttermilk fried chicken and smoked pork shoulder as the backbone of the menu, you can't go wrong.

Authentic Mexican favorites including fajitas, chile poblanos and signature margaritas.