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1 June 2015, 04:08 PM | #61 |
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Piccolo Songo here in chicago
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If it was still open . . . elBulli in Roses, Spain
Stunning food prepared by Ferran Adria But with my Belgian roots I have to go for Comme Chez Soi in Brussels Previously Le Dome in LA run by Eddy Kerkhofs but those days are sadly enough over So now Il Piccolino Eddy is a real great guy Love his food |
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I'm sure most do not know, but the lower east side of manhattan is chock full of some of the greatest old school eateries. It is in fact a food Mecca.
This is a must if you're in the hood Caviar
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And this matzoh ball soup
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Potato latkes
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Best and most expensive meal ever, by far: Alinea in Chicago.
Most memorable dish: Grapefruit Mousse at Guy Savoy in Paris. It's been over 15 years and I still remember it fondly.
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Best for consistency is the Yorke Arms, Ramsgill, North Yorkshire. Most memorable meal was at the Moat House, Acton Trussell in Staffordshire. Totally superb for food, service and ambiance.
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Too many to name, really. Off the top of my head, the Mrs. and I had some great meals at the following places:
NYC: Jean-Georges LA: Go's Mart Madrid: Botin Taberna Maceiras Washington, D.C.: Citronelle (before the flood) Sushi Taro Tosca Moscow: Cafe Pushkin Chicago: Riccardo Trattoria Paris: Le Cinq Montreal: Au Pied de Cochon Liverpool House Tampa: Bern's Steakhouse... and on and on, and on.... |
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Jean-Georges is so overrated. You guys get mesmerized by the "big names" LOL...
Roberta's in Brooklyn -- a must check out with friends! |
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Ai Fiori, NYC
Vetri, Philadelphia The Ledbury, London. Ondine, Edinburgh Redd, Napa Valley |
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You know what they say about opinions... I have dined at plenty Michelin starred restaurants in the world and the meal at J-G was a very good one, especially the foie gras dumplings which is one of the best dishes I ever had.
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When I want a gooood steak (not often), it can only be the Filet at Mastro's in Beverly Hills.
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I'm sure there are so many great ones I haven't had the pleasure of eating. This is a biased pick because of its proximity to me but Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa is such a great dining experience. I can't say its the best meal I've ever had but it's the whole package; largest wine list, dessert room, storied history...
For my favorite meal would have to be sushi. The best I have found stateside is Yasuda in New York City but my dream is to make it to Tokyo and have a seat at Jiro's bar.
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For those of you in the Toronto area, check out a little Italian restaurant called Pomodoro's in Mississauga. It's not particularly fancy or expensive, but do they ever do good lasagna.
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The cafe isn't really old school but a perfect addition to the store and neighborhood. The original shop on Houston, while nostalgic, smells like hell and you couldn't pay me to sit inside for more than 5 minutes
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Well, Olive Garden is fabulous, but for a special treat, Red Lobster.
Day in and day out, Arbys. |
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Lived in NYC, Zurich and London before moving to Washington DC. Still trying to find my favorite watering hole in DC, but the favorites so far are:
Nobu in NYC Zuma in London Bindella in Zurich |
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One place I'd really like to eat is Gerardo's. I've seen many photos, and the food looks great!
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Flemings for a great steak.
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There a little Italian place in the Monterey area in California in Pacific Grove that serves some of the best - homemade - Italian food. It's called Il Vecchio and the owner is there nearly everyday serving a small menu that always changes to new tastes and new ventures - they make you feel like family.
You should try their Prince dessert - homemade vanilla ice cream with a strawberry 12-year- balsamic reduction. It's to die for. |
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Ristorante Europa. Renamed Trattoria Europa some years ago. Eschersheimer Landstr. 142 60322 Frankfurt. When in Frankfurt, go there.
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Define what you mean by a "watering hole." Wife and I eat and drink out a few times a week all over the DC/VA/MD map and would be happy to recommend something that you may like.
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I think the comments about Bern's steak-house are spot on, the wine list is like no other and the "experience" of going at least once is worth it. However it is not the best meal I've ever had.
As for Jean George, I've been to five of his restaurants from very casual to fine dinning and find his food and his staff's execution of that food the most consistent and inventive of all the named chef's who have transitioned to major restaurant groups. I would gladly eat at any of his establishments. What he has done in the Bahamas alone never mind world wide is remarkable.
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Really like Nobu in London, Black Cod and Wagyu steak were both excellent. When I went to Zuma it was a little too full of loud model types and their louder sponsors.
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