"QJD has been in business since 1864, and after one bite of its signature Peking duck, it’s easy to see why. Eating inside the first outpost of the Chinese chain in North America can be a bit of an indulgence, evidenced by the cooks who carve duck tableside — and the bill. But the price is worth it for the premium duck peony set: 24 pieces of duck plated into the shape of a peony blossom and served alongside steamed pancakes, baked hollow sesame seed buns, sweetened soybean dipping sauce, cucumber strips, scallion strips, and white sugar to enjoy with crispy duck skin. [$$ - $$$]" - Faiyaz Kara