Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

Oh. So. Good. For those of you who don't know the intricate flavors of Korean comfort food, it's time you introduced yourself to Solomon's. Two dozen dishes are offered in this tiny colonial-sheltered eatery where odd knick-knacks decorate the weathered wooden bookcases, Asian teacups are filled from a Poland Springs dispenser and the food is cooked right behind the front counter. Old favorites like bi bim bop (beef and vegetables topped with a soft fried egg) and bool go gi (made with shaved beef or pork) are always in demand, though kimchi fried rice is our new addiction. Tangy, crunchy, spicy...it's worth getting an extra order for take-out so that you can microwave it at midnight.