Chef at Market: KN Vinod of Indique and Indique Heights

If you've never had Vegetable Oothapam, you'll have to stop by the market for this chef demonstration! Oothapam, a savory pancake made with ground lentils and rice is a trademark Keralan dish.

Indique Chef and co-owner, KN Vinod, hails from Kerala, on India's southwest coast. Flavor combinations often include coconut, ginger, garlic, shallots, curry leaves, chilies and mustard seeds and highlight seafood and fresh fruit.

Says the Washington Post, "Marry "India" with "unique" and this is what you get: a restaurant eager to satisfy its customers with gently priced small plates, beautiful arrangements and service that is anything but ordinary."