Caron Streibich and Mike Field For the Times-Union
Despite a strange year for in-restaurant dining limited seating, stay-at-home orders, and an uptick in food delivery services 2020 still brought its A-game when it came to local eats.
We safely social distanced at many eateries, and showed our support by devouring chef-driven meals and snacks around town. Below are our top 10 most beloved items from 2020.
Caron s picks
• Llama, 415 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, (904) 819-1760, Mar y Tierra ($34)
Ever since celebrating my October birthday at cozy Peruvian restaurant Llama, its mar y tierra entree has been on my mind. A heaping portion of juicy medium-rare seasoned hangar steak lomo saltado meets tangles of tagliatelle pasta, cooked tomatoes, red onions and plump shrimp in Llama’s take on surf ’n’ turf. The best of sea and land, this dish is elevated with the most luscious Amarillo pepper huancaina cream sauce. Worth every calorie, the mar y tierra is a feast fo