Without a doubt 1770 is one of the most romantic restaurants in the Hamptons. The small elegant and intimate dining room has beamed ceilings and fans and thick crown moldings above walls…
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Set in a renovated Federal house in Georgetown, 1789 has always been a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Six separate dining areas are decorated in wonderful American antiques, equestrian and historical…
View full profileYou would not have experienced the best Charlottesville has to offer if you missed dinner at 1799 at the Clifton Inn during your stay. Housed in a magnificent 18th century building on…
View full profileCan a steak house be romantic? If it’s 22 Bowen’s it can be. A waterfront setting with great views, soft lighting, small dining alcoves, beamed ceilings, white linens, sparkling crystal, with great…
View full profile“Dramatic” only begins to describe 2941, a remarkable restaurant located in an unlikely spot, an office park, in Falls Church, Virginia. Picture palettes of rich blues, golds and browns, floor to ceiling…
View full profileAbout 30-45 minutes south of Stowe on Rt. 100 is the picturesque little village of Warren, Vermont, just outside the Sugarbush ski area. A little bit of a trip, but I assure…
View full profile45 Bistro was originally built in 1852 and completely renovated in 1992. The restaurant lies in the heart of town adjacent to the Marshall Hotel and is a favorite of locals and…
View full profileScarcely a week goes by, particularly in season, without a mention of 75 Main in Page Six of the New York Post. A celebrity sighting, maybe there was a photo shoot, or…
View full profileA.R. Valentien was a talented 20th century California artist and is the namesake for the signature restaurant at the Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. Many of the artist’s works are…
View full profileAddison, at the Fairmont Del Mar Resort, is San Diego’s most acclaimed restaurant earning two Michelin stars, AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Awards and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Chef William…
View full profileAs the story goes, tapas style dining began when an 13th century Spanish king attributed his recovery from illness to eating small bites of food with wine between meals. So convinced was…
View full profileThe mood at The American Hotel is set with crisp linens, sparkling silver and crystal, soft candlelight and fresh flowers in four elegant rooms decorated in Empire and Victorian antiques and furnishings.…
View full profileMost restaurant owners toiled for others, honing their skills and working on the plan to open their own restaurant. This was true for Angele partners Bettina and Claude Rouas. Bettina started her…
View full profileLocated just off the market, Anson’s is a sexy and romantic restaurant with hardwood floors, dark walls, chandeliers, crisp white table linens and sparkling taand pimento cheese.ware. beloved by locals and tourists…
View full profileAnton’s is located on the main floor of the historic Swan Hotel, just a few blocks from the center of Lambertville. A secluded, comfortable patio (on which you can enjoy cocktails) leads…
View full profileThe yellow flag on the white clapboard building above two bay windows on Duval means you have found one of the best Italian restaurants in Key West, Antonia’s. Owners Antonio Berto and…
View full profileWe have said often that the best dining experience is when food, ambiance and service come together to create a magical experience. That doesn’t happen as often as we’d like, but it…
View full profileThe ’05 fire that claimed the main building, its restaurant, bar, wine cellar and wine collection was a blow to all who had enjoyed this magnificent restaurant on the banks of Lake…
View full profileOn my last visit to the Vineyard I was pleasantly surprised to find a new restaurant in Edgartown, the Atlantic Fish & Chophouse down at the end of Main Street. The ambiance,…
View full profileThe Auberge setting may be the best in the Valley, high atop a hill overlooking neighboring vineyards. It is the perfect place to watch the setting sun each day. I’m not sure which meal…
View full profileChef/owner John Besh is a nationally acclaimed chef and a certified rock star in New Orleans. He was named “Top 10 Best New Chefs in America” by Food & Wine Magazine, won…
View full profileAs you look around the bar and restaurant at Castle Hill, it is evident that this is a special occasion destination. Everyone is dressed up and everyone seems to be celebrating something.…
View full profileThere’s a reason chefs become celebrities…they start out being very good at what they do and Charlie Palmer was no exception. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, he cut his teeth…
View full profileTowering ceilings and lots of windows make Avenue seem somewhat cavernous at first glance, but then you notice the warming fireplace, the long stainless bar, the booths in the bar area, a…
View full profileAvra is a wonderful Greek gem on the East Side and a favorite for fresh Mediterranean seafood. The beautiful space is so cozy and warm you feel transported to a Greek Isle…
View full profileBalthazar is my favorite all around restaurant in the City. I have eaten every meal here, breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. When we are New York for the afternoon, we always stop…
View full profileThere are few chefs as accomplished as Daniel Boulud. The author of eight cookbooks and the recipient of multiple James Beard Foundation awards including “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur,” chef Boulud has…
View full profileBedrnardus is a chef’s dream; your own vineyard, gardens brimming with fresh herbs and vegetables, strong relationships with local purveyors and the freedom to create innovative menus. Chef Cal Stamenov has cooked…
View full profileBistro Don Giovanni typifies what a Napa Valley restaurant should be; a warm and comfortable place to enjoy good food and wine. Owner Giovanni Scala is the consummate host and his personal touch…
View full profile“In every day French life, it is the Bistro that is woven into the daily pattern of meals and celebrations. The Bistro is that little neighborhood restaurant where they know who you…
View full profileBix is a throwback to the days of the old supper club. It would have been called “swanky” back then. It’s a place for ice cold martinis, cool jazz and meeting people.…
View full profileAlmost every time we travel, we are introduced to something new on a tip from a local. Such was the case during our last trip to Charlottesville when someone recommended Bizou. Housed…
View full profileThis is where Blackberry really shines. They’ve coined the phrase Foothills Cuisine to describe its cooking; a blend of Tennessee country food and haute cuisine and seldom have I so eagerly waited…
View full profileBreakfast is served from 7:30am in the Conservatory or you can enjoy it in the privacy of your room from 7am.The Conservatory is a beautiful room in the rear of the mansion…
View full profileHoused in the Park Hyatt Hotel, the Blue Duck Tavern is a lively and comfortable spot for an after work drink, some delicious apps (their resident Cheese & Charcuterie Specialist will custom…
View full profileBorn & Raised is a fantastic steakhouse opened in 2017 in Little Italy. The $6.5mm project created a 10,000 square foot restaurant with 250 seats that pays homage to the mid-century and…
View full profileNewport might seem an unusual place to find a classic French restaurant, but the Bouchard story makes sense. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chef Albert honed…
View full profileBouchon is an opportunity to experience Thomas Keller’s cooking without the price tag of a visit to The French Laundry. This charming bistro on Washington Street in Yountville offers the same attention…
View full profileBouchon is the Las Vegas iteration of Thomas Keller’s wildly successful French bistro in Napa. Keller, the Chef/Owner of the world renowned French Laundry, also in Napa, has created a near perfect…
View full profileOpened by acclaimed chef/owner Nancy Oakes in 1993, Boulevard is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. The restaurant has received local, national and international accolades, including The James Beard Foundation Award…
View full profileThere’s two reasons locals love Brandl. The first is that the food is awfully good and the second is that everybody likes chef-owner Chris Brandl himself. We’ll talk about the food in a…
View full profileBrothers is a warm and welcoming take on an upscale Irish pub, decorated in a whimsical and eclectic style. The owners have taken great pains to elevate a typical pub with a…
View full profileDriving by you’ll almost miss this brick former railroad flop house on East Water Street until you see the C&O Pepsi Cola sign out front. You begin to wonder if this is…
View full profileWarm yellow/gold walls, accented by dark mahogany molding and large mahogany framed mirrors create an inviting atmosphere for Cafe Marquesa, an intimate 50 seat spot about two blocks from Duval. Add wide-paned…
View full profile‘A meal in Provence’ is how Café Sole describes itself and that is a very apt description. The setting and the wonderfully prepared seafood with a French influence can transport you to the French…
View full profileNearly floor to ceiling windows capture the spectacular ocean vistas from Cara’s elegant dining room. White walls, striking artwork create a backdrop for coral colored chairs adding a splash of brightness. Chandeliers…
View full profileJanuary of 2017 saw the opening of Charlie’s of Bay Head, a sophisticated and intimate restaurant overlooking Twilight Lake in Bay Head. The beautiful two story building has dining rooms on two…
View full profileLocated a block from town, adjacent to the Vineyard Square Inn, Chesca’s is a comfortable restaurant enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. It is mentioned often by people who live here as…
View full profileThe Candy Store at Clarke Cooke on Bannister Wharf has always been a favorite for cocktails. It’s bright and airy with great drinks and bartenders and when the weather is nice and…
View full profileCole’s is a wonderful steakhouse and is a favorite of locals particularly those who live in the town of Napa. The 100 seat restaurant (plus 12 at the bar and 50 outside) sits…
View full profileFor many, myself included, Commanders Palace is the quintessential New Orleans restaurant. I mean how can you not love a place that offers $.25 martinis at lunch. Owned since 1974 by the…
View full profileI couldn’t write a better description of Company of the Cauldron than Malcom A. Willson of Cape Cod Times. “This little Nantucket restaurant has charm written all over it — from its…
View full profileChef/owner Dennis Foy has been around the NY area dining scene for over 35 years. After stints at Le Cote Basque and the 21 Club, he opened is first restaurant, Tarragon Tree…
View full profileThere may be no more perfect restaurant in New York for a very special occasion than Daniel, Daniel Boulud’s eponymous Upper East Side salon. Earning near perfect marks for food, decor and…
View full profileDel Posto is an exciting collaboration between restaurateurs Lydia and Joseph Bastianich and Mario Batali that in 2010 received a coveted 4 stars from the New York Times. DP is the first…
View full profileIt’s not often that food, ambiance and service all come together at the same time. But when it does it can be a magical evening. Such was the case when we visited…
View full profileDomenica, which means “Sunday” in Italian is another John Besh restaurant and is the perfect place for a casual meal and an alternative to the local Cajun and Creole food. High ceilings…
View full profileDrifthouse offers superb views of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset views over the Shrewsbury River. The dining rooms are elegantly decorated and feature stunning artwork. The smaller dining room, often used for…
View full profileWe were big fans of Della Famina who previously occupied this space and were sorry to see it go, but the East Hampton Grill, opened in 2011, is a wonderful addition to…
View full profileHoused in a dramatic turn of the century Greek Revival mansion, Elizabeth on 37th, is the brainchild of Chef Elizabeth Terry with a focus on regional cooking using traditional recipes and making…
View full profileSeldom do we encounter the “perfect storm” of dining when food, ambiance and service come together to create a memorable evening. Such was the case, though, at Ember & Eagle, a wonderful restaurant on…
View full profileOne of my favorite restaurants in New York, is a wonderful Greek/Mediterranean called Avra, which is featured in our New York Profile. Coincidentally, on my visit to Estia, I found that it…
View full profileWith the sun setting over the city, the view from our table at Everest on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange was nothing less than spectacular. It was the perfect…
View full profileThe property offers three places for meals and/or food. Breakfast is served in the main restaurant from 7:30am. We enjoyed it on the outside terrace under a trellis covered with wisteria. Fresh…
View full profileEveryone has their “go to” restaurant, that place where you feel so comfortable, it comes to mind every time you think about dining out. Fratello’s is one of our “go-tos”. The atmosphere…
View full profileAsk the locals where their favorite place to eat is and more often than not, the answer will be Fulton Five. Hidden away on a small street off of King, this charming…
View full profileAnother New Orleans institution, Galatoire’s, has been open in the heart of the French Quarter since 1905 when Jean Galatoire came to New Orleans from a small town in France. He brought…
View full profileGalley Beach is our final night tradition during our stay on the island. It is the best combination of food, ambiance and service on the island. What makes it particularly fun is…
View full profileIt would be hard to find a more intimate and romantic restaurant than Garibaldi’s Cafe, located in the heart of the historic district in an 1871 firehouse. Dark woods, curved leather banquettes,…
View full profileGary Danko is one of the most award winning restaurants in San Francisco. It has garnered Five Stars from Forbes, Four Diamonds from AAA, a Michelin Star and has also earned several…
View full profileGaslight, Brasserie du Coin is a wonderful reproduction of a classic neighborhood Parisian brasserie. A hand crafted Parisian zinc bar, reclaimed wood floors, mosaic tiles, beamed wood ceilings and antique mirrors create…
View full profileI never miss an opportunity to visit George’s at the Cove in La Jolla when I am in San Diego. It’s cliffside location with views of the ocean is nothing short of…
View full profileThere may be better steaks in town, but it is tough to beat the vibe at Gibson’s in the heart of the Gold Coast. A favorite of locals for years, it is…
View full profileThe kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Rob Stella whose culinary career includes having worked in New York City with Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten of JoJo/Jean Georges/Spice Market/Perry St. etc.; at Aureole…
View full profileThere is good reason for the Gramercy Tavern to have been rated among the Most Popular Restaurant in New York by Zagat’s for the last few years. First, it’s not stuffy or…
View full profileWe came upon the wonderful Green Truck Pub on our last visit to Savannah because everyone was talking about it. We kept hearing, “Have you been to Green Truck yet?” Too many…
View full profileHamiltons, located on the Mall is the perfect place for lunch or dinner especially in the warm months when you can sit outside on the patio and people watch. Inside it’s bright…
View full profileMake your way to the river end of Coryell Street, turn right at the Blue Raccoon and follow the tree covered alley, first to the Boathouse for cocktails. The Boathouse is open…
View full profileKathy Kneale and her son Andrew Kneale opened Harrison’s Restaurant in December of 2003. Their goal was to create a restaurant that was a reflection of each of their lives growing up…
View full profileA tip from a local in Stowe, took us to a quite amazing restaurant in Waterbury, about a 15 minute drive from Stowe. Hen of the Wood, is a collaboration of two…
View full profileHigh Cotton gets my vote as the best overall restaurant in Charleston. They serve a delicious lunch/brunch on the weekends, have a excellent wine list (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), a beautiful…
View full profileHugo’s Cellar is a somewhat unlikely choice for dinner. It doesn’t show up on any “lists” of the best restaurants in town, it has been around forever and it is located underneath…
View full profileThe Inn has made a major commitment to the organic movement and has a one acre organic farm of heirloom season vegetables, a berry patch, an orchard, an herb garden and an…
View full profileEvery once in a while, you come across an experience so sublime, you feel the need to tell everyone about it. Such is the dining experience at the Inn at Little Washington,…
View full profileThe River House in the main building serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a porch menu with some lighter fare for late afternoon into the evening. Breakfast begins at 7am.…
View full profileBuilt in 1750 as a stone barn, the Inn at Philips Mill was purchased in 1972 by architect Brooks Kaufman and his wife Joyce and meticulously restored as an inn and restaurant.…
View full profileIrene’s was a wonderful little find from a local who suggested it after I said I had had my fill of Cajun and Creole food. Tucked away on a back street, it…
View full profileSoaring ceilings and huge hand cut timber beams, massive iron chandeliers decorated with antlers, enormous stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the wooded area beyond create a dramatic, luxurious and…
View full profileIn 1885 Keens Chophouse was opened by Albert Keen, a noted figure in the Herald Square Theatre District. Keens soon became the lively and accepted rendezvous of the famous. Actors in full…
View full profileClose your eyes and breathe in the scents of oregano, a wood burning fireplace and fresh flowers. Your mind takes you to a small Greek Island and an intimate taverna. This is…
View full profileWhen I lived in the Washington area in the late 70’s L’Auberge was one of the highest rated restaurants in the DC area and amazingly after over 40 years, it still is.…
View full profileL’Etoile has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants on the island and for over 20 years served wonderful meals from its space in the Charlotte Inn. In 2006, the restaurant…
View full profileOn that rare occasion when you experience the culinary equivalent of the “perfect storm” you want to shout about it from the rooftops. Such was the case of our recent dinner at…
View full profileLa Dolce Vita is a delightful oceanfront restaurant in Belmar serving lunch and dinner every day. Outside is a canopied patio with about 20 tables which can be closed in during inclement weather…
View full profileSadly, the era of the formal, traditional French restaurant seems to have passed. Lutece and my old favorite, La Cote Basque are just two of the standards who are no more. Happily,…
View full profileChef/Owner Ken Frank came to love French cooking while living in France as a teenager. He first achieved national acclaim in 1977 when he was Chef of La Guillotine Restaurant at age…
View full profileLacroix is the signature restaurant of the wonderful Rittenhouse Hotel, but it is as far from a “hotel” restaurant as you can get. There’s so much to like here. Let’s start with…
View full profileI am kind of a stickler when it comes to seafood. If it has been frozen, I can tell with the first bite and I am done with it. That makes Lakeside…
View full profileThere is no more romantic restaurant in Key West and maybe all of Florida than Latitudes at the Sunset Key Cottage Resort. A short 7 minute boat ride from downtown Key West…
View full profileFish is not usually my first choice for a meal when I dine out, but that may be because I had never experienced Eric Ripert’s cooking before. This is unlike any seafood…
View full profileI have a soft spot for French bistros and they don’t come more authentic than Le Bouchon, a low-key, relaxed, bistro, which from the outside, looks like a traditional Irish/European pub. Inside,…
View full profileIf ever there was a “go-to” restaurant in Washington it is Le Diplomate, a charming French bistro that has no pretension and is the toughest reservation in town. It is perfect for…
View full profileWe never miss Le Languedoc Bistro when we are on the island. Eating at the downstairs bar is like coming home to friends. Give me steak frites and a good bottle of…
View full profileIf pedigree means anything to the success of a restaurant, then it explains Les Nomades perch atop the list of Chicago restaurants. Owner Mary Beth Liccioni and her husband Chef Roland spent…
View full profileI knew we were in for something special when we ordered margaritas and chips and salsa for an afternoon snack. The margarita came with freshly squeezed lime juice, the salsa homemade and…
View full profileWhen you come to Key West you are going to want some seafood and The Little Pearl is a wonderful neighborhood wine bar and seafood restaurant. Brought to you by the owners…
View full profileThe culinary team is led by Executive Chef Joe Schafer whose pedigree includes stints at The Lake Placid Lodge, Triple Creek Ranch and The White Barn Inn, all extraordinary Relais properties. The…
View full profileLola 41, The “41” in the name represents the 41st parallel on which Nantucket sits as well as other influences in the kitchen; Spain, Italy, Greece, China and Japan. They call themselves…
View full profilePicture white tablecloths, candlelight, tiny lights sparkling in the trees, the soft rush of the water hitting the dock and maybe a full moon and you begin to understand the lure of…
View full profileA simple “what’s your favorite restaurant in town”? uncovered Mamma Luisa, a gem I had missed on previous visits. A long time resident somewhat reluctantly revealed this delicious Italian located at the…
View full profileSet in an old townhouse and tucked into a corner of the North End, Mamma Maria is one of my favorite Italian restaurants, in a town of excellent Italian food. I like…
View full profileMarcel’s is a favorite of the Washington elite, whether you are a Congressman, lobbyist or someone with a niece in town. Robert Wiedmair’s flagship restaurant never disappoints. First stop is the sleek…
View full profileFoodies will recognize the name Jean George Vongerichten as one of the world’s most famous chefs. He trained under Paul Bouse and Louis Outhier and today has 40 restaurants worldwide. The cuisine…
View full profileSometimes when I am on the road, I need a break from the upscale restaurants we go to every night and just want to kick back, drink some wine, have a casual…
View full profileGuests can dine in the casual Tap Room which has a fireplace and a piano for Saturday night entertainment or Muse by Jonathan Cartwright, a more formal setting. The Tap Room offers…
View full profileOddly for a town with such French influences, there are few French bistros, but Meauxbar is a local’s favorite and its latest incarnation is under the guidance of restaurateur Robert LeBlanc who…
View full profileMenton is that rare opportunity to experience the culinary mastery of one of America’s best chefs in Barbara Lynch and the brilliance of its Wine Director, Cat Silirie. Lynch is a James…
View full profileThere was a time when hotel dining was a last resort, but that has changed. Today, many hotel restaurants can hold their own against the best in their city. Such is the…
View full profileMichael’s is the most romantic restaurant in town and one we never miss when we are in the area. You enter the old converted farmhouse down a stone walk bordered by colorful…
View full profileKeith McNally and his team have a particular genius in creating themed restaurants fashioned after another time or place. Balthazar, Pastis Pravda and Schiller’s to name a few. Excellent food, a casual…
View full profileWow, inadequately describes the view from Mister A’s 12th floor restaurant overlooking the in downtown SD. You’re so high up, planes are actually landing below you at the airport. Whether you are…
View full profileThere are a lot of pioneers in the Napa Valley, on both the food and wine sides and Cindy Pawlcyn, owner of Mustard’s Grill and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, is one of them. Born in…
View full profileNemacolin offers the most extensive line-up of dining options in this group of Great Resorts. On the casual side, The Tavern is a popular English style pub serving lunch and dinner year…
View full profileAfter 20 years as the best fine dining restaurant in New Jersey and one of the best in the country, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa have introduced a bold, new…
View full profileI like anything roasted or grilled over a wood fire and Nick & Toni’s has taken that kind of cooking to a new level. Despite its reputation as a celebrity favorite, there…
View full profileLocated in a townhouse in Beacon Hill, just across from the Boston Commons, No. 9 Park is on just about everyone’s list of favorites. It is a small (@16 tables) and intimate…
View full profileThe summer of 2006 may well become known as the beginning of the food revolution on the North Fork. That’s when the North Fork Table opened. How can you go wrong, with…
View full profileNorth Pond offers one of the most delightful settings in the City, nestled in Lincoln Park overlooking a Pond. When the weather is nice, dining outside is a treat and even in…
View full profileWhen a steakhouse is done right it’s dark and sexy, with a touch of elegance, has intimate seating and great food and wine. It’s as perfect to close a business deal as…
View full profileMaravilla is the award winning signature restaurant at the Inn. Decorated in rich oranges, browns, golds and reds, the space is easy to sink into and makes you want to linger long…
View full profileHoused in a restored carriage house once owned by Aaron Burr, One If By Land is a favorite romantic restaurant in the City. Piano music in the background, fireplaces, brick walls, French…
View full profileTwo friends, Chef Edwin Claflin and Jon Tancinco, who met in culinary school, took over the reins of this island institution in 2016. Oran Mor has been an island favorite from the…
View full profileAt the western tip of the island, beneath the Gay Head lighthouse and with sweeping views of the ocean is a very special restaurant. The Outermost Inn, owned by Hugh and Jeanne…
View full profileLike Balthazar in NYC, Parc is that wonderful restaurant that serves as a great choice for any meal. Modeled after a French bistro, authentic design elements like antique brass fixtures and vintage…
View full profileIf Pascal & Sabine were in my neighborhood, I would probably eat there a couple times a week. Wonderful decor (who doesn’t like booths?), excellent bistro food, a very good wine list, a fantastic…
View full profileFrom the minute you walk through the curved iron gate of the Peninsula Grill opening onto the side garden patio, you sense you are in for something special. Entering through a side…
View full profileLas Vegas is less than 10% the size of NYC, yet it has only one less Five Star restaurant than the Big Apple. This is a foodie town! The point is, there…
View full profileLike Balthazar in NYC, Pierre’s in Bridgehampton is my favorite all-round restaurant in the Hamptons. You can eat any meal here, or just stop in for wine and cheese. The food and…
View full profileStart your evening in Quill, a dark and intimate cocktail lounge with an excellent drink menu. Tuesday through Saturday, legendary Peter Robinson entertains at the piano. Hotel guests can also enjoy their…
View full profileThey had me at bacon.. Sat at the bar before dinner and lo and behold one of the apps was a bacon bar; Double-Cut Nueske’s, Wisconsin Snake River Kurobuta, Idaho; Durham Ranch…
View full profileOne of our favorite authors, Linda Fairstein, writes crime novels based in NYC. Her lead character and friends frequent a number of restaurants in the City and Primola is one of them.…
View full profileI don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good steak and in New York a new steakhouse pops up virtually every day. The pure male bonding haunts still draw them in, but…
View full profileIt’s easy to miss Queequeg’s as you walk around town as it is tucked away on a small street, but not if you talk to the local’s. It’s one of the favorites,…
View full profileThe kitchen is under the direction of Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles where the cuisine is crafted using fresh, seasonal produce, herbs grown right on property and local Temecula honey. The steaks come…
View full profileRao’s was opened in 1896 in East Harlem, NY and is, today, one of the oldest family owned and operated restaurants in the country. Its 10 seat NY restaurant is the hardest…
View full profileJust across the Brooklyn Bridge, a short cab ride from Manhattan, is the magical River Café and the best view of any restaurant in New York. Go an hour before sunset and…
View full profileIn almost every town, there’s a place that people, locals and visitors alike, seem to gravitate. It becomes a favorite for any number of reasons, but mostly because it feels good to…
View full profileDining at San Ysidro is like a perfect storm of dining where ambiance, food and service come together to create a memorable experience. The Stonehouse Restaurant is located in a 19th century…
View full profileSardella’s is local’s favorite, created some years back by a former mayor of the town. Residents can be found at the bar pontificating on the state of affairs in Newport. It’s lively…
View full profileSlightly off the beaten path, downtown, the romantic Tuscan delight, Scalini Fedeli, embraces you from the minute you enter. The warmth is reflected in the greeting at the door and the vaulted…
View full profileJust a short 8 miles from the center of New Hope or Lambertville, an evening at the Sergeantsville Inn is a step back in history. Rebuilt after a tragic fire, the new…
View full profileWhen you go for dinner in the middle of the week and the parking lot is full, the bar crowded and all the tables occupied, it’s a pretty good tip-off that the…
View full profileI read an article recently where a New York restaurateur was complaining that restaurants that had been around for a long time get little attention from the press and critics. Everyone, he…
View full profileThe setting for Spiaggia couldn’t be more dramatic. Tables in the two tiered dining room face huge windows looking out on Michigan Avenue and the lake. The dark, intimate room with flickering…
View full profileState Bird is one of the most unique and fun places to dine that we have ever encountered. Not surprising, it is one of the toughest reservations to get in town. The…
View full profileHard to beat the pedigrees of the folks running the Stockton Inn restaurants. Managing Director Anthony Rudolf is formerly of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (Bouchon Bistro, French Laundry), Executive Chef Bob…
View full profileStraight Wharf is one of the most romantic restaurants on the island and when coupled with its wonderful food, it’s the perfect “special occasion” restaurant. Located right on the wharf overlooking the…
View full profileSwifty’s has an interesting history. Named for Irving “Swifty” Lazar, a famous talent agent and frequent patron, the restaurant opened in 1999 with former employees of the then closed Mortimer’s. It was…
View full profileTadich Grill is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in California and the third oldest in the United States. Their servers average 33 years in the industry and 16 years at Tadich Grill.…
View full profileIt would be hard to bypass a restaurant that is such a local’s favorite. Tavola has won “favorite” for these categories in the Best Of C-Ville poll; Chef, Fancy Dinner Spot, First…
View full profileJORY, is the 100-seat signature restaurant led by Executive Chef Sunny Jin. Jin began his career at the famed French Laundry where he worked under Thomas Keller, then spent a season at…
View full profileWhen I want an excellent meal, but something a little less formal, I head to the Boarding House. You have three choices on where to eat; in the romantic candlelit wine cellar,…
View full profileThe Grill, located at the Golf Club is a classic steak and seafood house with an open kitchen and views of the fairways. Try the three onion soup with caramelized Gruyere cheese…
View full profileChef Christopher Kostow helms the kitchen at this delightful restaurant in St. Helena. Kostow is the Three Michelin Star and James Beard award winning chef who ran the kitchen at The Restaurant…
View full profileEdson Hill Manor dining is the most delightful place to dine in Stowe. A warm and cozy tavern, an intimate dining room and a glorious outdoor patio with wonderful mountain views create…
View full profileEvery town needs a really good steakhouse and Charlottesville’s is The Downtown Grille, located in the heart of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Serving Midwestern corn-fed beef and fresh seafood in an elegant setting,…
View full profileAddison is the only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Southern California. Under the direction of William Bradley, a Grand Chef Relais & Château, dining at Addison is an…
View full profileThere are three restaurants serving dinner at the Greenbrier; the formal Main Dining Room, the new Prime 44 West steakhouse and the casual Sam Snead’s at the Golf Club. The wine list…
View full profileOwners Johno Morisano and Chef Mashama Bailey joined together to transform a 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal that had fallen into disrepair into The Grey, the hottest restaurant in Savannah. The…
View full profileOriginally opened in 1949, the House of Prime Rib continues to be a San Francisco favorite for its 21 day dry aged beef. There’s only one thing on the menu – prime…
View full profileSince opening in 1941, The Marine Room in La Jolla, has become renowned for its beachfront location, spectacular sunsets and high tide surf that creates incredible activity right outside your window. In…
View full profileThe Mill Room is the signature restaurant at The Boar’s Head Resort, but its wonderful lakeside setting and creative menu make it a worthy stop even if you are not staying at…
View full profileBreakfast Breakfast begins with a soft knock on your door and the arrival of coffee at a time you pre-determine. You may enjoy a full breakfast in bed, on the patio or…
View full profileIn a city with hundreds if not thousands of restaurants, how do you stand out from the pack? ….attention to detail. Seems easy, but few get it like Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar…
View full profileThe Prime Rib, with outposts in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, is rated the #1 steakhouse by Zagat in each of those cities, quite an accomplishment when the competition includes the Capital Grille,…
View full profileLots of options in-season, June-August, fewer options in May and September. La Bella Vita: New for 2009, the Sagamore’s main dining room has been completely transformed into an elegant yet comfortable space…
View full profileJust a few miles outside of town in the lovely little hamlet of ‘Sconset, The Summer House sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic. Few restaurants anywhere can compete with the restaurant…
View full profileThe Terrace is located within the magnificent Charlotte Inn, one of the most beautiful inns we have ever seen. Set in a candlelit conservatory dining room and during the warmer months, garden…
View full profileIt’s not called The View for nothing. The Inn is set on a hillside overlooking Mirror Lake and the Adirondack Mountains. The view from the dining room in any season is nothing…
View full profileFor a more casual, less “fancy” dinner there are two casual dining option at Mirror Lake Inn. The View Lounge is in the Inn proper. It’s a cozy, dark little nook, located…
View full profileI have known about the Waverly Inn in the West Village, purchased by former Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Grayton Carter in 2006, for some time, but for a long time it was almost…
View full profileTopper’s is our go-to restaurant for a special occasion dinner or a delicious, luxurious lunch overlooking the Great Lawn and Nantucket Sound. The dining room is the most refined on the island.…
View full profileFew restaurants can offer both the feel and the food of the Tuscan countryside as well as Toscano on Beacon Hill. Century-old walnut floors, Italian stone walls, hand-carved doors, and masterfully painted…
View full profileWe never miss Trattoria La Festa when we are in Stowe. It’s not fancy or upscale, but the owners always seem to be genuinely happy to see you and everyone is having…
View full profileAny meal can be enjoyed in the Main Dining Room, on the outside deck, weather permitting, or in the privacy of your cabin. We had a great lunch on the deck, dinner…
View full profileTroquet on South combines three of my favorite things in a restaurant; ambiance, wine (an extraordinary wine program) and excellent food. Let’s start with the wine because that is what sets Troquet…
View full profileBreakfast Breakfast, as with other meals, offers no menu, your server recites the morning specials or you can just order whatever you would like homemade oatmeal, kippers, French toast, the list of…
View full profileUnion Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and also earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times. Pretty amazing. USC, was Danny Meyer’s…
View full profileVentuno is housed in a beautiful Greek Revivalist building (the former 21 Federal) in the heart of downtown and is run by the folks who own Straight Wharf, another dining “institution” on…
View full profileVetri may be the toughest table to get in Philadelphia, partly because there are only 10 tables, but mostly because everyone in Philadelphia wants to eat here. The time on the phone…
View full profileIt seems that every major city has some quirky restaurants that are not particularly well known but beloved by locals and considered a “find” by visitors who happen upon it. Such is…
View full profileIf you are a wine lover and are looking to enjoy some wonderful wines and a casual meal or snack, Webster’s Wine Bar in Lincoln Park is the perfect place. It’s Chicago’s…
View full profileWhat a gutsy move to have a restaurant with mostly outdoor dining to have to roll the dice with Mother Nature every day. Fortunately, Zoubi wins most of the time and when…
View full profileZuni Café is a warm and inviting restaurant with soft lighting, big picture windows, a copper bar, a roaring wood fired oven and piano music. The interior is kind of rustic chic…
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