The Cuban Roast is widely considered the best in town, though purists might say it’s not a true Cuban. Regardless, the slow-cooked pork shoulder — piled onto a split baguette with aioli, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, caramelized onions, and romaine lettuce — rocks our world like a Latin lover.
Paseo, 6226 Seaview Avenue Northwest (206-789-3100); 4225 Fremont Avenue North (206-545-7440 or paseoseattle.com).
Personal chef Jane Coxwell — she cooks for Diane von Furstenberg aboard the designer’s yacht — shares a few of her favorite travel-inspired dishes. Dig in.