(Photo: Emily Holbrook)

Gorge on This: Scallops
Outta Pocket: $22
Go Here: Colonie | 127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights
Why: The scallop is one type of food that is easily over-cooked. But when properly prepared, its buttery, tender meat seems to dissolve in your mouth. That’s exactly how the well-trained chefs at Colonie prepare these treasures from the sea. They are browned perfectly and served on top of a sweet apricot puree alongside eggplant and pine nuts. Though far from cheap, this dish is well worth the price tag.