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The Globe's annual restaurant tournament modeled after the NCAA March Madness basketball bracket begins March 20. Pictured, City Landing's shrimp and grits.

ERIK JACOBS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

Here is a look at some of the entrants and their dishes. Pictured, Neptune Oyster's plate of oysters.

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Erbaluce's saffron-poached pear with mascarpone and lavender-caramel sauce.

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Clio's pork belly bun.

WIQAN ANG FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

Moroccan spiced lamb with chicken puree and harissa, preserved Meyer lemons, and baby braised greens dish from L'Espalier.

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Toro's Agua de pasion.

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Pan-roasted local hake with charred tomatoes and squid from 80 Thoreau.

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Otto Pizza's sausage and vidalia onion.