It is native to the Pacific Northwest, has a phallic shape, and a name that makes you giggle every time you say it. Did we mention that in the hands of the right chef, geoduck (pronounced ‘gooey-duck.

What it brings to the table: Spine-tinglingly fresh fish shimmering from the sea, with a focus on sustainability and seasonality. Move over, Shiro’s and Nishino: This is the best sushi in Seattle—and ...