Editors selected five standout dishes from hundreds of restaurants across the country for the 2026 national Eater Awards, celebrating exceptional culinary talent and memorable flavors. Among the recognized dishes is the island curry crab and callaloo dip from Dougla Kitchen in Oklahoma City, alongside other celebrated items such as the roast chicken with Caesar panzanella at Henrietta in Los Angeles and the pickled walleye cheeks at Rosy in Cleveland.