Several posts have mentioned Bern’s, rightfully so as it terrific. If you’re visiting Tampa and Bern’s is on your itinerary, I highly recommend staying at the Epicurean Hotel across the street. It’s fantastic. Wife and I were treated to a champagne toast upon arrival and there is a terrific rooftop bar great for a drink before you head over for dinner. It’s a Marriott property now (Autograph Collection) but still excellent.
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Several posts have mentioned Bern’s, rightfully so as it terrific. If you’re visiting Tampa and Bern’s is on your itinerary, I highly recommend staying at the Epicurean Hotel across the street. It’s fantastic. Wife and I were treated to a champagne toast upon arrival and there is a terrific rooftop bar great for a drink before you head over for dinner. It’s a Marriott property now (Autograph Collection) but still excellent.
I really like Harry's too, but especially in April and May when it's not too hot to sit outside.
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Local Fav = Brazen Open Kitchen in Dubuque, IA is excellent. The Chef Kevin Scharpf is quite talented, and has a really good thing going in the revitalized millwork district of Dubuque.
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That place was great til word got out and EVERYONE started to go there.
First time I had a meal with courses was at Baru 66 in Windsor Heights. The duck and scallops were cooked to perfection. Still remember that meal
Had dinner there a few times while in town on business, very good food.Local Fav = Brazen Open Kitchen in Dubuque, IA is excellent. The Chef Kevin Scharpf is quite talented, and has a really good thing going in the revitalized millwork district of Dubuque.
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I’ve heard on a really good place in Burlington called Martini’s Grille on top of a building over looking the river that has unbelievable food. I’d like to get some input from the HROT connoisseurs.
Buca Mario in Florence was great.
Pasta Palazzo in Chicago.
Berns Steakhouse and Dessert Room in South Tampa.
Casey’s Kitchen all over the Midwest.
Pasta Palazzo in Chicago.
Berns Steakhouse and Dessert Room in South Tampa.
Casey’s Kitchen all over the Midwest.
Whenever my wife and I are Las Vegas we always go to Sushisamba.
Sale e Pepe on Marco Island.
The Ahi Tuna Sashimi appetizer at the Sunset Grille on Marco is excellent.
We also enjoy Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids.
Sale e Pepe on Marco Island.
The Ahi Tuna Sashimi appetizer at the Sunset Grille on Marco is excellent.
We also enjoy Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids.
Metropolitan Grill was excellent except for the booths were tiny. Small women and children may have had enough room in the booths. I had to request moving to a table. After that, everything was excellent.
Langostinos with a tomato based sauce served with handmade spaghetti. It was at a hole in the wall, a long established family owned restaurant in Finale Ligure, Italy. I can’t remember the name but I could walk directly to it from the city center. Best part was its not even in the top 100 restaurants tabs I’ve ever paid. So good that I’m considering retirement there.
If you are ever in Beijing this is a must have. Even if you don't think you like duck....go here and get the duck
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I have enjoyed thousands of meals over the year, most have been very good. I like family run joints, hole in the wall bar & grills, sale barns, and even some national chains. I think breakfasts are my least favorite meals. Dinners are best. But my favorite five are...
Hell in Rothenburg Germany
Crabby Joe's Howth Ireland
Colony Inn Amana Iowa (when Walt was alive and running it)
Deli-Cieux (sp?) top of Printemp in Paris
Winifred's Cedar Rapids Iowa
Hell in Rothenburg Germany
Crabby Joe's Howth Ireland
Colony Inn Amana Iowa (when Walt was alive and running it)
Deli-Cieux (sp?) top of Printemp in Paris
Winifred's Cedar Rapids Iowa
Tell me you ordered the baked beans ... for the noobs, they cook them under the ribs so the drippings fall into the beans while the cook.
Bogarts for BBQ
Keens in Manhattan for steaks
Piccola Cucina in Manhattan for Italian
St. Louis has been lucky with several good CIA-type chefs opening up restaurants where rent is cheaper and with access to Midwest farm products.
In addition to those mentioned (Bogarts, Stone Soup, Sidney), try Trattoria Marcella, Balkan Treat Box, and Broadway Oyster Bar.
I miss Johnny's Vet's Club.
I have inlaws we visit in St. Louis. The number of excellent restaurants is staggering. I feel like it is an underrated culinary city, except for the pizza.
Yep, the pizza stinks (other than a few "normal" non-provel places) on ice. Otherwise, outstanding options around town.
The Italian restaurants on The Hill alone are worth going to St. Louis.
Pappy's Smokehouse may have been the best ribs I've ever had. Also, don't sleep on Cugino's stuffed meatballs.
Yep, very good. Dewey’s, Faratto’s, Katie’s, Pi, and Black Thorn Pub are all solid options.
I've had great ribs at Pappy's and ribs that were just good. Bogart have always been great.
yes! And if you are really in for a feast, get the liverwurst with onions. Delectable.
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Out here in OC
Mastro’s in Costa Mesa
The Winery in Newport Beach
The Summit House in Fullerton
Mastro’s in Costa Mesa
The Winery in Newport Beach
The Summit House in Fullerton
Bogart's = best ribs I've ever had.
It’s a tough question because the best meal wasn’t necessarily had at the best restaurant.
Commanders Palace for Jazz Brunch and Vetri (Philly) for tasting menu were probably the “best” restaurants but the Mussels in Red Sauce at Ralph’s in Philly may be the greatest thing I ever put in my mouth.
Then there’s Berns and everything about it.
In Paris we went to an all you can eat steak and fries place that was just phenomenal but not fancy by any means. So, it’s a tough question.
But if I could choose anything to eat at anytime it would be a dipped beef special at Nick’s Roast Beef (Philly) and gravy fries followed by hours of meat sweats and guilt.
And in the summer, I’ll take a cold beer and a bushel of Chesapeake blue crabs covered in Old Bay and be at Henlopen Oyster House down at the Delaware Beach.
Then of course, I went to college in New Haven, surrounded by the best pizza on earth.
So tough.
Commanders Palace for Jazz Brunch and Vetri (Philly) for tasting menu were probably the “best” restaurants but the Mussels in Red Sauce at Ralph’s in Philly may be the greatest thing I ever put in my mouth.
Then there’s Berns and everything about it.
In Paris we went to an all you can eat steak and fries place that was just phenomenal but not fancy by any means. So, it’s a tough question.
But if I could choose anything to eat at anytime it would be a dipped beef special at Nick’s Roast Beef (Philly) and gravy fries followed by hours of meat sweats and guilt.
And in the summer, I’ll take a cold beer and a bushel of Chesapeake blue crabs covered in Old Bay and be at Henlopen Oyster House down at the Delaware Beach.
Then of course, I went to college in New Haven, surrounded by the best pizza on earth.
So tough.
World Famous is probably my answer also. Been there 2x. It was incredible both times.
Emril's in New Orleans. It was fantastic. The service alone was the best I have ever seen. I swear we had one waiter dedicated to us, when you only had one drink left in your glass he was there asking what you needed next. Just crazy good.
We went to the one in Tampa this past weekend. It was packed. Food is always good and the pitcher of mojitos went down too easy.
