Shilling Canning Company

The gist: An outstanding seasonally driven menu featuring sustainably sourced produce from the Mid-Atlantic plus several house-made preserves.
The food: Shilling Canning Company recently introduced an expanded seven-course tasting menu at the chef's counter, similar to the three-course menu available in the dining room and on the garden patio. The tasting menu changes each week and features local fishermen in the Chesapeake region, as well as partner farms from Maryland and Virginia. Alexandra Bookless Turner, Shilling's beverage director, has designed an optional beverage pairing that adeptly picks from a variety of wines, spirits, and cocktails—several of which incorporate leftovers from the kitchen, so no ingredient goes to waste.