Japanese Eggplant, Grits, Kale, Tamarind, Popcorn Purée, Dill | Chef Kelcey Rusch of Spoke Wine Bar

Shiitake Mushrooms, Yellow Onion, Roasted Eggplant, Crispy Onions, Fresh Herbs, Pita | Chef Noah Clickstein of Lehrhaus

Pickled Eggplant, Stracciatella, Mortadella, Arugula, Focaccia | Chef Francesco Lucatorto of Ceci's Gastronomia

Goma Dare, Fried Anchovies, Fried Lemons, Togarashi, Scallions | Chef James Martinez of Manhattan Beach Post

Smoked Eggplant, Feta, Nutmeg | Chef Mehmet Ergin of Pera Turkish Cuisine

Marinated Eggplant, Chioggia Beets, Zucchini, Long Hot Pesto, Fermented Radish, Shredded Lettuce, White Onion, Hoagie Roll | Chef Andrew Magee of Martha

Tomato, Garlic, Chile, Lemongrass, Thai Eggplant, Lime | Chef Phila Lorn of Mawn

Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, Garlic, Cumin, Cilantro, Bread | Chef Soufiane Boutiliss of Sofi Corner Cafe

Green Lentils, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Baharat, Herbed Labneh, Frisée, Pickles, Pickled Turnips | Chef George Madosky of Fork

Blue Crab, Roasted Eggplant, Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Mint, Sesame Seeds | Chef Michael Gulotta of Maypop

Crispy Chickpeas, Pickled Eggplant, Smoked Sherry Vinegar | Chef Daniel Evers of Itria

Dashi, Mushroom, Daikon, Bonito Flake, Green Onion, Mitsuba | Chef Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi

Eggplant, Fried Red Onion, Vegan Pho Sauce, Sriracha, Avocado, Fresh Herbs | Restaurateur Matt Cahn of Middle Child

Black Vinegar Gastrique, Spiced Cashews, Labneh | Chef Trigg Brown of Win Son

Eggplant and Currant Caponata, Carrot Purée, Spiced Sesame Seeds, Grilled Spigarello | Chef Tae Strain of Momofuku CCDC

Black Garlic and Cherry Tomato Relish, Shishitos, Fromage Blanc, Sungold Tomato Emulsion | Chef Maya Lovelace of Yonder

Shrimp Passatina, Tomatoes, Thai Basil | Chef Craig Richards of St. Cecilia

Pomodoro, Grana Padano, Mozzarella, Caponata, Parsley, Italian Basil, Spicy Olive Oil | Chef Fiore Tedesco of L'Oca d'Oro