The ingredients can be special and smart, the flavors fresh and interesting, the execution mindful and mouthwatering.

Landmark 201 Main has parted ways with Giorgio's founding Chef Alessio Giannuzzi, who resigned and relocated to Italian stronghold Gusto in Seaside.

He may not have been here for a long time, but he was here for a good time.

A major reason Alvarado Street Brewery topped my list of 2014's top new restaurants were the enterprising items like smoked and curried mussel…