"Thai Dang of HaiSous was nominated as James Beard’s Best Chef of the Great Lakes in 2025. His restaurant, which he runs with his wife and director of operations, Danielle, celebrates the fresh and funky flavors of Vietnam. The $65 grand tasting menu, serves up nine family-style dishes inspired by dishes served to Vietnamese royalty, and an optional $40 per person beverage pairing. Like tapioca dumplings or a fig salad with snow mushrooms and Vietnamese coriander. Finished off with a sweet potato for dessert — topped with vanilla custard and coconut cream." - Ariel Kanter