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2011 was a terrific eating and drinking year that included trips to Austin, Baja California (twice), British Columbia, Charleston (South Carolina), Hawaii, Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego (twice), and San Francisco (three times), plus daily forays to SoCal restaurants and bars. Here’s my rundown of the best bites and sips. Click the links for more details and photos.

21. Clam Dish of the Year: Hue Oi – Garden Grove, CA
22. Cider of the Year: Sea Cider – Saanichton, BC
23. *Coffee Bar of the Year (New): Sight Glass – San Francisco, CA

24. Conference of the Year: Congreso Ensenada Gastronómica – Ensenada, BC
25. Cookie of the Year: Gooey Mocha Hazelnut – ink. sack – Los Angeles, CA
26. *Dessert of the Year: Coconut Flan – Jimmy’z Kitchen – Miami, FL
27. Crudites of the Year: FIG – Santa Monica, CA
28. Dim Sum Meal of the Year: Seafood Village – Rowland Heights, CA
29. Diner of the Year: Alabama Hills Cafe – Lone Pine, CA
30. Donuts of the Year: Leonard’s Bakery – Honolulu, HI
31. *Duck of the Year: Cooks County – Los Angeles, CA [CLOSED]

32. Farm of the Year: Ma’o Organic Farms – Wainae, HI
33. Farm Meal of the Year: North Arm Farm – Pemberton, BC
34. Filipino Meal of the Year: Magic Wok – Artesia, CA [Now called Crispy House]
35. Fish Taco of the Year: Los Originales Tacos de Pescado – Ensenada, BC
36. Gardener of the Year: Byron Cook – Sooke Harbour House – Sooke, BC
37. Hamburger of the Year: Refuel – Vancouver, BC
38. Hawaiian Meal of the Year (Fine Dining): Chef Mavro – Honolulu, HI
39. Hawaiian Meal of the Year (Down Home): Ethel’s Grill – Honolulu, HI
40. Ice Cream of the Year (Soft Serve): Bi-Rite Creamery – San Francisco, CA

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