DUCK PRESS

This colorful, cheeky bistro in the heart of Wakefield has a small menu featuring big flavors, but some of the most compelling dishes on owners Mark and Alicia Bryson’s menu elevate the humblest of ingredients, like an appetizer of thick, house-made potato chips covered in blue cheese fondue, chili crisps, and bacon. Given the restaurant’s name, it’s not surprising that the Brysons celebrate duck in its many forms here, but when fall brings cooling water temps, bass becomes more plentiful in the northeast. Start with striped bass tartare with white soy, serrano, avocado, lime, and crispy tortilla, followed by a simply beautiful pan-seared local striped bass with potato and veg. 333 Main Street, Wakefield; DuckPressRI.com

Honey Glazed Duck