Best Fried Thing (That’s Not Fries)

Of all the delicious fried things Marsh House chef John Besh brought up from New Orleans, his shrimp toast is a standout. Topped with a mix of ground shrimp and ginger aioli, the toast is deep-fried so it puffs up like funnel cake and is finished with a few dots of spicy chili sauce. The result is something that feels oddly familiar — carbs + seafood + hot sauce + a deep fryer feels very Southern — but it’s actually dim sum. It’s a rich, crunchy bar bite that’s a perfect counterpoint to the strong bourbon drink you surely have in your hand. ASHLEY BRANTLEY

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