Ecolibrium Farm and Eventions: lettuce turnip the beet.

In a nutshell: What better way to appreciate the food you’re eating than by eating on the farm itself where the ingredients were grown?

NYC Bagel Roundup: lox on, lox off.

In a nutshell: Can anything be more New York than the hol(e)y bread known as a bagel? Whether you visit a local bodega, frequent a national chain, or dine at a fashionable brunch spot, the oh-so-reliable bagel is omnipresent. Here’s a look at Manhattan’s heavy hitters: Russ & Daughters, Ess-A-Bagel, and Absolute Bagels.

Cuba Libre: conga down to 2nd street.

In a nutshell: Creative “Nuevo Cubano” dishes and an immersive tropical ambiance in this Old City standby will have you shaking to Gloria Estefan’s beat in no time.

Leonard’s: puff, the magic doughnut.

In a nutshell: You may never see doughnuts the same way again after trying the Portuguese version at this malasada destination in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu.

Dominique Ansel Bakery: best croissants this side of the atlantic.

In a nutshell: Swoon-worthy viennoiseries and pastries from this Soho sweetheart will make you fall in love with this bakery over and over again.

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough: a diamond in the rough.

In a nutshell: For the purest, freshest, most incredible hot lobster roll you’ve ever had, this harbor-side shack on the coast of Connecticut is the place to visit.