For Russian dumplings, Korochka Tavern is the grand champion. This former Lake City bar is now open in Wallingford after changing locations, and a big bowl of their boiled pork dumplings covered in sour cream and a few drops of the incredible housemade hot sauce is one of the most comforting dishes you can eat. If you are still mourning the 2015 closing of Vostok Dumpling House (it’s a sore subject), know that these pelmeni are even better. Especially chased with a refreshing beet mule.