Blue crab fritter at Bacchanalia

Few dishes have remained on the Bacchanalia tasting menu as long as this ball of lightly fried crabmeat, and for good reason. Bacchanalia has built its reputation on being a pioneer of farm-to-table fine dining. The simplicity of the crab married to its seasonally shifting accoutrements - currently a Thai-style combination of chiles, avocado, and pear - typifies the restaurant’s mission. $85.?

STILL THE ONE: Bacchanalia’s blue crab fritter was featured in the 2011 edition of 100 Dishes to Eat Before You Die