Restaurants For You
Giorgione
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Giorgione was born after a lengthy process of elimination. First I viewed the raw, very raw, space and grasped its retail potential. Somewhat naturally I saw a beautiful green grocer, but reality and neighborhood rent numbers came into focus. Too much rent too little foot traffic! Wood oven pizza was my next pick… that was soon laid to rest on the anvil of reality and superseded by a full service Italian restaurant, pizza and all. The raw bar and wood fire place came later still. Giorgio...
Girl and the Goat
Chicago, IL
Posted on May 6, 2013.
Girl & the Goat has been serving fun foods, craft beers, and making wine in a rustic and bad ass environment since summer 2010. The restaurant opens at 4:30 every day, and stays open until 11pm on weeknights and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays (until those last late night eaters scrape their fork across the plate for the last time, or finish licking their plates until they´re shiny and clean). The Goat´s menu is divided into three categories: Vegetable, Fish, and of course Meat...
Grappa
Park City, UT
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Grappa is consistenly ranked one of the best restaurants found on Main Street Park City. Located in a restored hotel from Park City´s mining days, Grappa is set on three different levels, with floor-to-ceiling windows that give excellent views of Main Street and their outdoor dining patios. Grappa is an Italian Cafe that features a menu of pastas and signature Italian entrees. Menu favorites include Osso Bucco, seared Duck Breast, Filet Mignon Toscano and Horseradish Encrusted Salmon. ...
i Trulli Ristorante/Enoteca
New York, NY
Posted on May 9, 2013.
Opened by restaurateur Nicola Marzovilla in 1994, I Trulli Enoteca e Ristorante is one of New York City’s landmarks of fine Italian dining. Its wine list features more than 450 labels (all Italian with an emphasis on Southern Italian wines). Its menu celebrates the cuisine of the Marzovilla family’s homeland, the region of Puglia (which forms the heel of Italy’s boot). Nearly all of the pastas are handmade daily by Dora Marzovilla and the wine list is hand-selected personally by owner Nico...
IL Postaia
Los Angeles - Beverly Hills, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says" the cooks in il Pastaio´s kitchen have angel´s hands." Los Angeles Magazine critic´s choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants." It´s no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994. Handmade on the premises, pasta is the star of this restaurant. Master chef Celestino Drago and his brother,...
IPPUDO
New York, NY
Posted on April 6, 2013.
IPPUDO is all over Japan. Shigemi Kawahara, the Ramen King, directs and oversees this well known entity. His guidance and leadership elevated the level of ramen to the realm of art. There are now 43 shops throughout Japan, from Fukuoka (the base and starting point) to Tokyo, Osaka and other cities. IPPUDO satisfies twenty thousand customers a day to meet their demand for his special ramen. The shop in New York is the very first for Shigemi Kawahara to make his long-awaited overseas debut. Under ...
Ivy
Los Angeles, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
The Ivy is a restaurant on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles known for celebrity sightings and papparazzi. It serves nouvelle American cuisine "in a prettily decorated series of country-cottage rooms, with a flowery outdoor terrace" close to International Creative Management whose employees and clients can often be found eating at the celebrated restaurant. The Ivy is a landmark. It is also pricey so a place not many of us can go to regularly. That being said the reputation and ambiance make...
La Bistro Petite France
Folsom, Ca
Posted on August 19, 2012.
A typical French country bistro, bustling and lively, serving the fresh and simple dishes of France´s everyday cuisine.
Le Stella
Paris
Posted on August 19, 2012.
A true Parisian brasserie – you won´t find tourists here – just the upper crust of Paris coming for a relaxed family meal.
Matsuhisa
Aspen, CO
Posted on June 16, 2012.
Matsuhisa Aspen is nestled beneath a quaint victorian house in the mountain town of Aspen Colorado and features the cuisine of world renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Japanese-inspired seafood and sushi, as well as an ultra-hip scene and lively bar crowd can best describe Matsuhisa Aspen. We are a continuation of Matsuhisa L.A., Nobu New York, Nobu London and may more locations around the world.
Mon Ami Gabi
Las Vegas, NV
Posted on May 2, 2012.
It´s easy to become a Francophile at this charming French bistro that offers al fresco dining on the Strip. Although offering a terrific spot for people watching, you´d better get your looks in early. Once your deliciously simple French food is served you may soon forget your surroundings. Highlighted by classic steak frites and a variety of fruits de mer, the Mon Ami Gabi menu also boasts an extensive wine list. It´s the closest thing to dining on the Champs Elyseé on this side of the At...
Morandi
New York, NY
Posted on April 7, 2013.
Morandi is a rustic Italian trattoria from restaurateur Keith McNally. McNally has been active in the New York City restaurant scene for 30 years. In that time, he has opened a variety of restaurants including Balthazar, Pastis, and Pulino´s. Morandi is a showpiece of exposed beams and brick, servers with heavy accents, chalkboards listing the regions of Italy, and rustic chandeliers. Chef Jody Williams (who earned wide acclaim at Gusto) cooks specialties from all over Italy, includi...
Morrell´s Wine Bar
New York, New York
Posted on May 2, 2012.
An intimate retreat in Midtown Manhattan, Morrell Wine Bar & Café offers imaginative cuisine and an alluring journey into the world of wine. The Wine Bar & Café is located directly on Rockefeller Plaza, next door to Morrell´s Wine Store, a leading retailer of wine in New York for over 60 years, own and run by the Morrell family – Peter and Roberta Morrell and Nikos Antonakeas. Executive Chef, Jake Klein´s sophisticated, adventurous menu reflects his international career in kitchens o...
Mustards
Napa - Yountville, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Mustards Grill was named for the wild mustard flowers that bloom in the vineyards every spring, which help to nourish the soil. Mustard is an integral part of Napa Valley´s wine growing diversity, makes for one heck of a condiment, and doesn´t look too shabby in the springtime either! After 27 years of feeding Napa Valley and its visitors, Mustards Grill is still the hub of the food and wine community where winemakers lunch with truckers and chefs come to dine on their night off. Alternatel...
Peasant Italian Restaurant
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Peasant is a modern restaurant using century old traditions of cooking with fire. The cuisine is rustic Italian from all regions with concentration on the freshness and purity of the food. Ranked in the top 10 of the NY Times list of Italian restaurants, they noted Pheasant as follows: "Rustic and brick oven are two overused terms in Italian-food circles, but if you want to trace them to their absolute, etymological core, this is a good place to start. Since opening over three years ago on the ...
Peperoncino Italian Restaurant
Orlando, Fl
Posted on June 2, 2012.
This is a very small and intimate restaurant that specializes in exquisite authentic Regional Italian Food with a personal and passionate touch. Chef Barbara Alfano brings her roots to Orlando´s restaurant scene serving dishes close to her heart enlightening palates and senses. Peperoncinos Italian Modern yet picturesque design and atmosphere will make every guest experience the Dolce Vita at its best. Not only a restaurant experience but guests can also purchase imported specialty items f...
Piccolo Sogno
Chicago, IL
Posted on June 30, 2012.
Piccolo Sogno opened its doors to Chicago in July 2008. The name, which means “little dream,” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. Piccolo Sogno features a menu of fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an impressive all-Italian wine list. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple...
Purple Pig
Chicago, IL
Posted on June 30, 2012.
Located on The Magnificent Mile, The Purple Pig is a collaboration of Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. of Heaven on Seven. Featuring housemade charcuterie, cheeses and classic Mediterranean fare plus an extensive yet accessible wine list. In 2010 The Purple Pig was recognized as one of The 10 Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appetit Magazine, who noted, "This Mediterranean-inspired hot spot brings unique favorites like roa...
Restaurant Marc Forgione
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
In his eponymous restaurant, Chef Marc “Forge” Forgione showcases his laid-back yet high-style approach to New American cuisine in a comfortable and energetic atmosphere. Forgione and partner Chris Blumlo originally opened the restaurant under the Chef´s nickname in June 2008, offering their signature style of contemporary food and drink as well as friendly service that draws an eclectic mix of locals and visitors. “I wanted to create a place that is genuine; somewhere that projects my...
Shutters Brasserie
Brentwood, Ca
Posted on August 19, 2012.
French-American pub/bistro that boasts a city, lofty feel with white linen and lit candles to illuminate your presence for any occasion. Our menu is seasonal, organic, fresh -- all high end ingredients. From signature salad to seafood to free range poultry to aged beef that will pair exceptionally well with our fine eclectic wine and beer menu, enjoy a contemporary California dining experience.
Slanted Door
San Francisco, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
We opened the original Slanted Door on Valencia Street in 1995. And our vision is the same now as it was then: To blend Vietnamese cooking techniques and flavors with local ingredients. We proudly serve local organic produce, ecologically and humanely raised meats, game and poultry found at farms around the San Francisco Bay Area. We´re committed to supporting those farms and ranches that have made it their mission to respect the land, animals, and the environment. For every item on our men...
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Giorgione was born after a lengthy process of elimination. First I viewed the raw, very raw, space and grasped its retail potential. Somewhat naturally I saw a beautiful green grocer, but reality and neighborhood rent numbers came into focus. Too much rent too little foot traffic! Wood oven pizza was my next pick… that was soon laid to rest on the anvil of reality and superseded by a full service Italian restaurant, pizza and all. The raw bar and wood fire place came later still. Giorgio...
Pricing: $$$
Girl and the Goat
Chicago, IL
Posted on May 6, 2013.
Girl & the Goat has been serving fun foods, craft beers, and making wine in a rustic and bad ass environment since summer 2010. The restaurant opens at 4:30 every day, and stays open until 11pm on weeknights and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays (until those last late night eaters scrape their fork across the plate for the last time, or finish licking their plates until they´re shiny and clean). The Goat´s menu is divided into three categories: Vegetable, Fish, and of course Meat...
Pricing: $$
Grappa
Park City, UT
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Grappa is consistenly ranked one of the best restaurants found on Main Street Park City. Located in a restored hotel from Park City´s mining days, Grappa is set on three different levels, with floor-to-ceiling windows that give excellent views of Main Street and their outdoor dining patios. Grappa is an Italian Cafe that features a menu of pastas and signature Italian entrees. Menu favorites include Osso Bucco, seared Duck Breast, Filet Mignon Toscano and Horseradish Encrusted Salmon. ...
Pricing: $$$
i Trulli Ristorante/Enoteca
New York, NY
Posted on May 9, 2013.
Opened by restaurateur Nicola Marzovilla in 1994, I Trulli Enoteca e Ristorante is one of New York City’s landmarks of fine Italian dining. Its wine list features more than 450 labels (all Italian with an emphasis on Southern Italian wines). Its menu celebrates the cuisine of the Marzovilla family’s homeland, the region of Puglia (which forms the heel of Italy’s boot). Nearly all of the pastas are handmade daily by Dora Marzovilla and the wine list is hand-selected personally by owner Nico...
Pricing: $$$
IL Postaia
Los Angeles - Beverly Hills, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says" the cooks in il Pastaio´s kitchen have angel´s hands." Los Angeles Magazine critic´s choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants." It´s no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994. Handmade on the premises, pasta is the star of this restaurant. Master chef Celestino Drago and his brother,...
Pricing: $$$
IPPUDO
New York, NY
Posted on April 6, 2013.
IPPUDO is all over Japan. Shigemi Kawahara, the Ramen King, directs and oversees this well known entity. His guidance and leadership elevated the level of ramen to the realm of art. There are now 43 shops throughout Japan, from Fukuoka (the base and starting point) to Tokyo, Osaka and other cities. IPPUDO satisfies twenty thousand customers a day to meet their demand for his special ramen. The shop in New York is the very first for Shigemi Kawahara to make his long-awaited overseas debut. Under ...
Pricing: $$
Ivy
Los Angeles, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
The Ivy is a restaurant on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles known for celebrity sightings and papparazzi. It serves nouvelle American cuisine "in a prettily decorated series of country-cottage rooms, with a flowery outdoor terrace" close to International Creative Management whose employees and clients can often be found eating at the celebrated restaurant. The Ivy is a landmark. It is also pricey so a place not many of us can go to regularly. That being said the reputation and ambiance make...
Pricing: $$$
La Bistro Petite France
Folsom, Ca
Posted on August 19, 2012.
A typical French country bistro, bustling and lively, serving the fresh and simple dishes of France´s everyday cuisine.
Pricing: $$
Le Stella
Paris
Posted on August 19, 2012.
A true Parisian brasserie – you won´t find tourists here – just the upper crust of Paris coming for a relaxed family meal.
Pricing: $$$
Matsuhisa
Aspen, CO
Posted on June 16, 2012.
Matsuhisa Aspen is nestled beneath a quaint victorian house in the mountain town of Aspen Colorado and features the cuisine of world renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Japanese-inspired seafood and sushi, as well as an ultra-hip scene and lively bar crowd can best describe Matsuhisa Aspen. We are a continuation of Matsuhisa L.A., Nobu New York, Nobu London and may more locations around the world.
Pricing: $$$
Mon Ami Gabi
Las Vegas, NV
Posted on May 2, 2012.
It´s easy to become a Francophile at this charming French bistro that offers al fresco dining on the Strip. Although offering a terrific spot for people watching, you´d better get your looks in early. Once your deliciously simple French food is served you may soon forget your surroundings. Highlighted by classic steak frites and a variety of fruits de mer, the Mon Ami Gabi menu also boasts an extensive wine list. It´s the closest thing to dining on the Champs Elyseé on this side of the At...
Pricing: $$
Morandi
New York, NY
Posted on April 7, 2013.
Morandi is a rustic Italian trattoria from restaurateur Keith McNally. McNally has been active in the New York City restaurant scene for 30 years. In that time, he has opened a variety of restaurants including Balthazar, Pastis, and Pulino´s. Morandi is a showpiece of exposed beams and brick, servers with heavy accents, chalkboards listing the regions of Italy, and rustic chandeliers. Chef Jody Williams (who earned wide acclaim at Gusto) cooks specialties from all over Italy, includi...
Pricing: $$$
Morrell´s Wine Bar
New York, New York
Posted on May 2, 2012.
An intimate retreat in Midtown Manhattan, Morrell Wine Bar & Café offers imaginative cuisine and an alluring journey into the world of wine. The Wine Bar & Café is located directly on Rockefeller Plaza, next door to Morrell´s Wine Store, a leading retailer of wine in New York for over 60 years, own and run by the Morrell family – Peter and Roberta Morrell and Nikos Antonakeas. Executive Chef, Jake Klein´s sophisticated, adventurous menu reflects his international career in kitchens o...
Pricing: $$$
Mustards
Napa - Yountville, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Mustards Grill was named for the wild mustard flowers that bloom in the vineyards every spring, which help to nourish the soil. Mustard is an integral part of Napa Valley´s wine growing diversity, makes for one heck of a condiment, and doesn´t look too shabby in the springtime either! After 27 years of feeding Napa Valley and its visitors, Mustards Grill is still the hub of the food and wine community where winemakers lunch with truckers and chefs come to dine on their night off. Alternatel...
Pricing: $$$
Peasant Italian Restaurant
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
Peasant is a modern restaurant using century old traditions of cooking with fire. The cuisine is rustic Italian from all regions with concentration on the freshness and purity of the food. Ranked in the top 10 of the NY Times list of Italian restaurants, they noted Pheasant as follows: "Rustic and brick oven are two overused terms in Italian-food circles, but if you want to trace them to their absolute, etymological core, this is a good place to start. Since opening over three years ago on the ...
Pricing: $$
Peperoncino Italian Restaurant
Orlando, Fl
Posted on June 2, 2012.
This is a very small and intimate restaurant that specializes in exquisite authentic Regional Italian Food with a personal and passionate touch. Chef Barbara Alfano brings her roots to Orlando´s restaurant scene serving dishes close to her heart enlightening palates and senses. Peperoncinos Italian Modern yet picturesque design and atmosphere will make every guest experience the Dolce Vita at its best. Not only a restaurant experience but guests can also purchase imported specialty items f...
Pricing: $$
Piccolo Sogno
Chicago, IL
Posted on June 30, 2012.
Piccolo Sogno opened its doors to Chicago in July 2008. The name, which means “little dream,” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. Piccolo Sogno features a menu of fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an impressive all-Italian wine list. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple...
Pricing: $$$
Purple Pig
Chicago, IL
Posted on June 30, 2012.
Located on The Magnificent Mile, The Purple Pig is a collaboration of Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. of Heaven on Seven. Featuring housemade charcuterie, cheeses and classic Mediterranean fare plus an extensive yet accessible wine list. In 2010 The Purple Pig was recognized as one of The 10 Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appetit Magazine, who noted, "This Mediterranean-inspired hot spot brings unique favorites like roa...
Pricing: $$
Restaurant Marc Forgione
New York, NY
Posted on May 2, 2012.
In his eponymous restaurant, Chef Marc “Forge” Forgione showcases his laid-back yet high-style approach to New American cuisine in a comfortable and energetic atmosphere. Forgione and partner Chris Blumlo originally opened the restaurant under the Chef´s nickname in June 2008, offering their signature style of contemporary food and drink as well as friendly service that draws an eclectic mix of locals and visitors. “I wanted to create a place that is genuine; somewhere that projects my...
Pricing: $$$
Shutters Brasserie
Brentwood, Ca
Posted on August 19, 2012.
French-American pub/bistro that boasts a city, lofty feel with white linen and lit candles to illuminate your presence for any occasion. Our menu is seasonal, organic, fresh -- all high end ingredients. From signature salad to seafood to free range poultry to aged beef that will pair exceptionally well with our fine eclectic wine and beer menu, enjoy a contemporary California dining experience.
Pricing: $$
Slanted Door
San Francisco, CA
Posted on May 2, 2012.
We opened the original Slanted Door on Valencia Street in 1995. And our vision is the same now as it was then: To blend Vietnamese cooking techniques and flavors with local ingredients. We proudly serve local organic produce, ecologically and humanely raised meats, game and poultry found at farms around the San Francisco Bay Area. We´re committed to supporting those farms and ranches that have made it their mission to respect the land, animals, and the environment. For every item on our men...
Pricing: $$$
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