David Massoni,The Fox & Falcon 19 Valley Street • South Orange 973-419-6773• TheFoxandFalconNJ.com Your Perfect Bite: Crudo (the Italian word for raw). Thinly-sliced pieces of fluke layered like sashimi, freshly-squeezed lime juice, microplaned lime zest, olive oil, sea salt, toasted pine nuts, paper-thin slices of Fresno chili, parsley and celery fronds. What makes it perfect: For this appetizer, the fluke – a firm white fish – is paired with other mild ingredients such as pine nuts and herbs. Adding the salt, citrus and olive oil makes these mild flavors sing for a mouthful of delicious brightness. Anthony Russo Lucco Cucina + Bar 207 Ridgedale Avenue • Florham Park 973-822-0066 • LuccoBar.com Your Perfect Bite: Our handcrafted "Notorious P.I.G." pizza. An artisanal blend of thinly-sliced roast porchetta, fresh garlic and herb-whipped ricotta and a signature blend of house- made vinegar peppers topped with imported fontina cheese and Cal- abrian chili oil. What makes it perfect: This cre- ative take on pizza pairs traditional flavors in a way that tastes thoroughly modern. Each bite is a surprise with dif- ferent flavors ranging from sweet to hot to savory. Richard Krug Pickett's Village Bar 2208 Millburn Avenue • Maplewood 973-313-1100 • @PickettsVillageBar Your Perfect Bite: Caldo Verde. Double boiled chicken stock, potatoes, white beans, collard greens chiffonade, chorizo, splash of sambuca and beer, fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil. What makes it perfect: This soup is classic Portuguese comfort food – lush and clean, bright and vibrant. The chorizo is smoky, the collard greens are fresh, and the potatoes and white beans bring it all to- gether. Every bite satisfies and leaves you craving the next one.