Hidden Gem
Not every great restaurant sits on a busy corner or fills a social feed. Hidden Gem is where The Culinary Duo highlights the small, quiet, easily-missed places that deserve a wider audience. These are the neighbourhood kitchens tucked down side streets, the family-run rooms with no marketing budget, and the tables locals quietly protect. When a place is doing something exceptional out of the spotlight, we make sure it gets its moment here.
November 2026
Ned's New England Deck
★★★★★55/60
September 2026
SavannahBlue Detroit
★★★★★57/60
July 2026
Café Alcazar
★★★★☆54/60
June 2026
Island Fin Poke
★★★★☆49/60
June 2026
Kotobuki Asian Cuisine
★★★☆☆47/60
June 2026
Jonis Pizza
★★★★☆50/60
May 2026
Café Genovese
★★★★☆53/60
May 2026
The Conch House Marina Resort
★★★★★55/60
May 2026
Buena Onda | Santa Barbara, California
★★★★★57/60
April 2026
Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar
★★★★☆51/60
April 2026
Mambo Restaurant at Matachica
★★★★★57/60
April 2026
Philip Sushi
★★★★☆50/60
March 2026
Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill
★★★★☆52/60
February 2026
Velchoff’s Corner
★★★★☆54/60
February 2026
Yamato Sushi | Japanese • Thai
★★★★☆53/60
November 2025
Lavendou Bistro Provincial
★★★★★55/60
