Atlas The Restaurant – Fayetteville
Tucked into the Ozark Mountains, Atlas Restaurant – Fayetteville offers globally inspired cuisine in art deco, French revivalist style.
Joel Robuchon – Las Vegas
We found Joël Robuchon an oasis and a welcome respite from the inescapable, pounding cacophony of the Vegas strip. It was recognized as three star, the highest award, until Michelin forgot how to find Las Vegas in 2010. Regardless, I declare JR still worthy and that’s all that matters. I’m frequently asked by those less […]
Dyers On Beale – Memphis
Have you had your Vitamin “G” today? It’s the Dyers on Beale catchphrase and the “G” stands for grease. One hundred year old grease!
Bazaar Meat – Las Vegas
If you guessed Bazaar Meat – Las Vegas is a temple for carnivores, you are correct. Genuine Kobe beef, Texas wagyu, Spanish jamon iberico bellota, bison, suckling pig, lamb and chicken are all here.
Jeaune et Jolie – Carlsbad
French modern cuisine at Jeaune et Jolie is a wonderful experienc. Here a prix-fixe Michelin star meal in a casual atmosphere is a bargain.
Shirley Mae’s Cafe – Louisville
Shirley Mae’s Cafe specializes in Southern cuisine with fried chicken, greens, mac & cheese, chitterlings and hot water cornbread!
LvL5 – Albuquerque
Rooftop dining al fresco in New Mexico’s largest city is a great way to enjoy Chef Christian Monchatre’s international cuisine.
Topolobampo – Chicago
Topolobampo, Rick Bayless’ temple of Mexican haute cuisine in Chicago inspired my travels to Mexico to sample everything on the menu.
Erling Jensen – Memphis
Erling Jensen continues to delight with his French cuisine, more than two decades since my first dinner. It was love at first bite!
Love Apple – Taos
The Love Apple offers casual fine dining in the New Mexican high desert. Commitment to organic home cooking delights the eye and palate.
Decca – Louisville
Resurrected from pandemic ashes, dining at Decca in Louisville, KY is like pulling on a pair of favorite well worn slippers – comforting.
OHMS Cafe – Amarillo, Texas
O.H.M.S. Cafe in Amarillo Texas is an oasis of craft cocktails and fine dining where cool relief is welcome in the blazing hot summers.