In the age of Instagram, nary a french fry is consumed until

In the age of Instagram, nary a french fry is consumed until it is photographed at all angles. But in the end, it’s the taste bud, not the eye, that must be delighted. Here are some of the foods and restaurants that our critics named the Best of Seattle 2012, and were willing to mug it up for the camera as well.Published on August 3, 2012

Seattle's Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Cafe Flora.

Seattle’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Cafe Flora.

Seattle's Best Indian Restaurant: Annapurna.

Seattle’s Best Indian Restaurant: Annapurna.

Best Breakfast for a Hangover: The 5 Point

Best Breakfast for a Hangover: The 5 Point

Seattle's Best Fast Food: Restaurant/bar Boka.

Seattle’s Best Fast Food: Restaurant/bar Boka.

Seattle's Best Decor: Mama's Mexican Kitchen.

Seattle’s Best Decor: Mama’s Mexican Kitchen.

Seattle's Best Beer Selection: Two Bells Tavern.

Seattle’s Best Beer Selection: Two Bells Tavern.

Seattle's Best Food Truck: Off the Rez.

Seattle’s Best Food Truck: Off the Rez.

Seattle's Best Food Truck: Off the Rez.

Seattle’s Best Food Truck: Off the Rez.

Seattle's Best Chain Restaurant: The McDonald's at the Ferry Terminal.

Seattle’s Best Chain Restaurant: The McDonald’s at the Ferry Terminal.

Seattle's Best Chef: Cormac Mahoney at Madison Park's Conservatory.

Seattle’s Best Chef: Cormac Mahoney at Madison Park’s Conservatory.

Seattle's Best Restaurant to Die in the Past Year: Le  Gourmand.

Seattle’s Best Restaurant to Die in the Past Year: Le Gourmand.

Seattle's Best Deli: Dot's Delicatessen.

Seattle’s Best Deli: Dot’s Delicatessen.

Seattle's Best Bakery, Savory: Columbia City Bakery.

Seattle’s Best Bakery, Savory: Columbia City Bakery.

Seattle's Best Burger: Katsu Burger.

Seattle’s Best Burger: Katsu Burger.

Seattle's Best Bakery, Savory: Columbia City Bakery.

Seattle’s Best Bakery, Savory: Columbia City Bakery.

Seattle's Best Wings: Chino's.

Seattle’s Best Wings: Chino’s.

Best Coffeehouse: Cherry Street.

Best Coffeehouse: Cherry Street.

Seattle's Best Breakfast: Calamity Jane's.

Seattle’s Best Breakfast: Calamity Jane’s.

Seattle's Best Chef: Cormac Mahoney at Madison Park's Conservatory.

Seattle’s Best Chef: Cormac Mahoney at Madison Park’s Conservatory.

Seattle's Best Chinese Restaurant: Szechuan Chef.

Seattle’s Best Chinese Restaurant: Szechuan Chef.

Seattle's Best Steakhouse: Metropolitan Grill.

Seattle’s Best Steakhouse: Metropolitan Grill.

Seattle's Best Vegan Restaurant: Plum Bistro.

Seattle’s Best Vegan Restaurant: Plum Bistro.

Seattle's Best Vegan Restaurant: Plum Bistro.

Seattle’s Best Vegan Restaurant: Plum Bistro.

Seattle's Best Barista: Peter and Jon Mansen at Lighthouse Roasters.

Seattle’s Best Barista: Peter and Jon Mansen at Lighthouse Roasters.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Best Restaurant For A First Date: Canlis.

Seattle's Best Burger: Katsu Burger (get fries with that).

Seattle’s Best Burger: Katsu Burger (get fries with that).