Frisée aux lardons, Eastern Standard

Best of Boston 2006 Salad

Technically, it’s a salad ($11). But the house special here is a dieter’s nightmare and a foodie’s fantasy: Crisp, bitter frisée is balanced with salty bacon, braised sweetbreads, a still-runny golden yolk, and crunchy hazelnuts. 528 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-532-9100, www.easternstandardboston.com.