It continued to be a popular way to preserve and flavor meats, fish and cheese, but it was only with the 1927 publication "Tramping and Trailing With the Girl Scouts, " a book that brought S'mores to the national consciousness, that smoke and fire found their way to the dessert course in earnest.

WSJ: Smoky Desserts: Smoke Signals

Markets offered a fabulous array of jams, preserves and syrups, along with smoked fish, hearth breads and more of that beautiful cheese.

WSJ: The New Green Cuisine

This romantic Greek restaurant (with a cheese cave in the basement) offers gracious service and fresh, simply prepared fish and meat dishes.

FORBES: The Forbes 2008 All-Star Eateries in New York: Three Stars