Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant

We never thought we’d be here—having eaten our second bird of the week and seriously considering going for lucky number three. But this new banquet-style Chinatown spot serving $105 duck is just that good. Get the poultry showcase for the thinly sliced magic: a chef rolls out a trolley, sounds a gong, and serves golden-roasted duck for four, along with delightfully crispy skin with sugar to dip it in. Like the duck, everything here, from the pan-fried noodles and beef fried rice to the lightly-battered garlic shrimp is meant to be passed around the massive tables with a group. But only the duck will make you consider a bird-a-day lifestyle.

photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN