Caviar is synonymous with luxury, but it may soon be associated with extinction rather than excess. The most prized caviar comes from Caspian Sea sturgeon, but the species is under pressure from pollution, habitat loss, and over fishing. Your caviar dreams don't have to be an environmental nightmare, however.

In a tasting of several farm-raised domestic caviars, we found Sterling Classic whitesturgeon caviar from Stolt Sea Farm "truly delicious and fresh-tasting, with a great texture." And even among those of us who don't really like salmon roe, the rainbow trout caviar from Sunburst Trout Company elicited raves. Chef Rick Moonen, who uses these andother domestic roesat Oceana, in New York City, says, "I love buying American caviars. These are great products, and they're sustainable."

-James Rodewald