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Headshrinker · 1 June 2015, 07:40 AM

Le Tour d'Argent in Paris. Locally, Le Bernadine in NY, near my home, The Mohawk House.

rr-nyc · 1 June 2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Le Tour d'Argent in Paris. Locally, Le Bernadine in NY, near my home, The Mohawk House.

My parents took me to La Tour d'Argent in 1989 on my first trip to Paris. They ordered the pressed duck for all of us and all I remember was wanting to throw up as they pressed the bones to make the sauce.

Now that my tastes have changed, I wouldn't mind going back.

Interesting that you mention La Bernadin. Eric Ripert started his career at La Tour d"Argent

Hairdude1 · 1 June 2015, 04:08 PM

Piccolo Songo here in chicago

Kingair · 1 June 2015, 04:20 PM

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

subtona · 2 June 2015, 05:33 AM

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

rr-nyc · 2 June 2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

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

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

subtona · 2 June 2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

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

subtona · 2 June 2015, 05:35 AM

And this matzoh ball soup

subtona · 2 June 2015, 05:36 AM

And
Potato latkes

Globule · 2 June 2015, 05:51 AM

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.

Mishon · 2 June 2015, 05:53 AM

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....

Bakasana · 2 June 2015, 06:04 AM

Jean-Georges is so overrated. You guys get mesmerized by the "big names" LOL...

Roberta's in Brooklyn -- a must check out with friends!

Mishon · 2 June 2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakasana

Jean-Georges is so overrated. You guys get mesmerized by the "big names" LOL...

Roberta's in Brooklyn -- a must check out with friends!

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.

rr-nyc · 2 June 2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakasana

Jean-Georges is so overrated. You guys get mesmerized by the "big names" LOL...

Roberta's in Brooklyn -- a must check out with friends!

You ate at Jean Georges and think its over rated? I could understand if you said Daniel or Le Bernadin because those two are arguably not worth the hype. Maybe you just don't like that type of food?

Are you talking about Roberta's pizza or Blanca? While I haven't been to Blanca, I've heard a lot of mixed reviews.

gulfstream69xr7 · 2 June 2015, 06:13 AM

Ai Fiori, NYC

Vetri, Philadelphia

The Ledbury, London.

Ondine, Edinburgh

Redd, Napa Valley

Tri-Tip · 2 June 2015, 06:56 AM

When I want a gooood steak (not often), it can only be the Filet at Mastro's in Beverly Hills.

Ferdelious · 2 June 2015, 07:00 AM

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.

Mishon · 2 June 2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

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....

One of the best overall dining experiences for sure, Matt, even though the place inside looks like a bordello. The wine list alone is mind blowing and one of the largest in the world, methinks.

GB-man · 2 June 2015, 09:15 AM

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Love both...Eataly hit an amazing balance as a place that draws tourists but locals like too. We do wine and cheese in the middle...put our names on the list for the pasta restaurant and by the time the wine and cheese is done, its pizza/pasta time. Their cacio y pepe pasta is fantastic.

This is exactly what I do! Cacio y Pepe and a star pizza

is it a zoo most times? Yeah but the food is great, price is right and its casual and fun

jot_ · 2 June 2015, 08:26 AM

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.

jhe888 · 2 June 2015, 11:57 AM

Well, Olive Garden is fabulous, but for a special treat, Red Lobster.

Day in and day out, Arbys.

Zuger · 2 June 2015, 12:12 PM

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

Mishon · 2 June 2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuger

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

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.

Zuger · 3 June 2015, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mishon

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.

Thanks Michael.

Since moving to the DC area, we've been trying out different restaurants around the metro area but haven't discovered our favorites yet. I think part of the reason is cars. While in NYC/Zurich/London, we lived centrally so we used public transit exclusively. This made us stay closer to home and therefore were able to go to the same restaurant many times over the course of a year, and hence discovering our favorites.

Living around the DC metro area is a bit different. First of all, we now live in the suburb and therefore had to buy our first car, which really open up our restaurant choices. We can easily drive to VA/MD/DC for a meal and parking is a breeze compared to our prior cities. This has made us less loyal to one particular restaurant.

On weekends, we like to go to brunch. So maybe a few good places to recommend would be much appreciated!

AK797 · 2 June 2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuger

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

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.

subtona · 3 June 2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuger

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

Have tried a few of the high end recommended standards in DC and have been consistently disappointed with their ambitious pricing and mediocre plates.

That said I was very happy at Bistro Bis
Fair prices, great food and great service.

Zuger · 3 June 2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Have tried a few of the high end recommended standards in DC and have been consistently disappointed with their ambitious pricing and mediocre plates.

That said I was very happy at Bistro Bis
Fair prices, great food and great service.

Thanks! Bistro Bis does look good. I will give it a try!

Tri-Tip · 2 June 2015, 01:40 PM

One place I'd really like to eat is Gerardo's. I've seen many photos, and the food looks great!

BNA/LION · 2 June 2015, 02:26 PM

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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!

X2

Not easy to find, I heard they have a secret entrance too...

Tri-Tip · 3 June 2015, 12:03 AM

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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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Originally Posted by BNALION

X2

Not easy to find, I heard they have a secret entrance too...

And a password and a secret handshake.

Dress-code is bright socks and a great watch.

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1 June 2015, 07:40 AM	#1
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Le Tour d'Argent in Paris. Locally, Le Bernadine in NY, near my home, The Mohawk House.

1 June 2015, 04:20 PM	#4
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	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

2 June 2015, 05:51 AM	#10
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	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.

2 June 2015, 05:53 AM	#11
Mishon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: 14060M Posts: 79	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....

2 June 2015, 06:04 AM	#12
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Jean-Georges is so overrated. You guys get mesmerized by the "big names" LOL... Roberta's in Brooklyn -- a must check out with friends!

2 June 2015, 06:13 AM	#15
gulfstream69xr7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Medford NJ Watch: TAG Rolex Posts: 948	Ai Fiori, NYC Vetri, Philadelphia The Ledbury, London. Ondine, Edinburgh Redd, Napa Valley

2 June 2015, 06:56 AM	#16
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	When I want a gooood steak (not often), it can only be the Filet at Mastro's in Beverly Hills.

2 June 2015, 08:26 AM	#20
jot_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Explorer I 214270 Posts: 310	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.

2 June 2015, 11:57 AM	#21
jhe888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: John Location: Texas Posts: 377	Well, Olive Garden is fabulous, but for a special treat, Red Lobster. Day in and day out, Arbys.

2 June 2015, 12:12 PM	#22
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	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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Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	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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