New American

Stephan Pyles (Dallas, TX)

Why Come Here? Innovative fine dining, great downtown Dallas spot for business, parents or a date Right Amount for 2: 3 ceviches, 2 entrees, dessert. Add another app if there’s a free loop on your belt. When you think of “foodie cities” in the US, Dallas probably doesn’t come to […]

Governor

Why Come Here? Great New American cuisine, impressive industrial ambiance Maybe it’s because it’s August. Or maybe it’s because it’s a Monday. These are the thoughts that trickled into my head as I entered Governor for our 7:30 reservation (yeah, it was a little early too) and there was not […]

Tallulah on Thames (Newport, RI)

Why Come Here? World-class dining in Newport, outstanding local cooking If you’ve been to Newport, you’ve probably gawked in awe at the summer “cottages” built by the the Vanderbilts and other turn of the century titans. Across town at Tallulah on Thames however, you can have a meal that would […]

Battersby

Why Come Here? Solid New American in a casual setting, Quaint garden in back, Don’t have a reservation but have time to wait Battersby follows the popular Brooklyn restaurant formula of the day: seasonal new American cuisine, a small space with rustic charm and open kitchen and service that’s casual, […]

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare

Why Come Here? NYC’s most intimate (with the chef) dining experience, a sampling of 20 intricately prepared foods You probably don’t need me to tell you the food at Chef’s Table is fantastic. The three Michelin Stars, 29 Food Rating on Zagat  and heaps of other critical praise probably got the point […]