Spicy diced rabbit at Café China
Rabbit, an unsung pleasure, gets its due in this invigorating cold appetizer. A lively sauce spiked with chilies and Szechuan peppercorns balances the bone-in nuggets of rich, gamey flesh. Crunchy peanuts and sesame seeds lend nutty sweetness to the piquant bowl. 13 E 37th St between Fifth and Madison Aves (212-213-2810, cafechinanyc.com). $9.—Mari Uyehara
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