Nostalgia, variations on classics, and gorgeous presentations are on trend. So is corn.

Plus salmon over chaufa, a cocktail made with yaupon, and a tuna Muffuletta

Plus two robust vegetarian side dishes and a cocktail inspired by mulled wine

Plus a multicultural short rib dish, house-made burrata, and a smoky take on an Old Fashioned

Plus kaiseki vegetables, a French-Asian savory custard, and a dessert interpretation of a Vietnamese fish curry

Plus a savory riff on a Thai dessert, seabass with pork, and a multifaceted squash dish