Best of The Taste 2012 by Liz Laing (Photos: John Sellars)

In case you missed out on attending any of the fabulous food events at THE TASTE last weekend, you can still try these tasty foods at some of the best restaurants in town. We’ve done the hard work for you (somebody had to do it!), trying out dozens of delicious dishes to bring you the top recommendations that reflect the flavors of LA and beyond.

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Kale with peanut sauce, dilled tofu on pita
Restaurant: M Café

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Pork belly with golden watermelon and Persian mint
Restaurant: Ray’s and Stark Bar

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Peach pie turnovers
Restaurant: Good Girl Dinette

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Pizza taco with burrata, arugula, tomato, prosciutto and balsamic
Restaurant: Terroni

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Zaatar Spiced Chicken Wings with tzatziki and lemon
Restaurant: Chichen Itza

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Halibut Kumquat with yuzu
Restaurant: Sushi Roku

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Cereal prawns
Restaurant: The Spice Table

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Unagi Causa Roll
Restaurant: Picca

Best of The Taste 2012

Dish: Indonesian Grilled Cilantro Shrimp
Restaurant: Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen

Best of The Taste 2012 by Liz Laing (Photos: John Sellars)

Dish: Smokey Fried Chicken with smoked milk gravy, yam preserves and spicy pickled okra
Restaurant: Plan Check