I dunno. I kinda like a rolling tally. Usually by the end of the year I forget things. Or am too busy with the holidays and recovery to go out. Or even worse have someone rave about a seasonal dish that may or may not ever appear.
Connie & Ted’s: Coromandel New Zealand oysters (they didn’t have East Coast Belons unfortunately at the time of visit), the pairing with sake was excellent
Yazawa Yaki (kind of like a Kansai style sukiyaki, thinly sliced pristine piece of marbled wagyu grilled, rolled up, then you dip it in their special egg sauce and savor). Then you save that egg sauce and pour it on top of their curry rice with fried egg on top…