Gloria's West Indian Restaurant, New York

Steeped in family tradition, the homemade recipes used at Gloria's West Indian Restaurant have drawn diners to the Brooklyn food stop from all corners of the globe. Chefs fall back on time-honored approaches to craft such classics as roti, an Indian bread stuffed with chicken, beef, or conch. They also excel at crafting curries with goat and soups or stews of oxtail and cow heel. Savory tofu, pumpkin, and potato dishes also make appearances for meatless meals.