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Dinner in Honor of Paul Pontallier and Château Margaux Jackson Hole, WY

I was in Jackson Hole for their wonderful Wine and Music Festival (as this year's honorée), and it was an extraordinary four days with some of the finest chefs and...

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Snake River Grill, Jackson Hole, WY

A splendid casual western-styled bistro in the enchanting town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Snake River Grill, in the old section of town, has a decor that is fascinatingly original. Moreover,...

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The Fifth Floor, Palomar Hotel, San Francisco

This is one of my favorite restaurants on the West Coast. Chef Laurent Gras fashioned a spectacular meal with one creative and tasty dish after another. My favorites included the...

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Kinkead's, Washington, DC and Little Saigon, Northern Virginia

A luncheon double header, we began with a quick bite at Kinkead's, whose fried Ipswich clams are as good as fried clams can be. I hadn't had them for several years,...

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Tru

For years, the ultimate destination for Chicago dining has been Charlie Trotter's, renowned for its world-class cooking. However, 5-6 years ago, Tru opened under the auspices of Chef Rick Tramonto...

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Everest

Everest has been one of the bastions of top-flight French cooking in the United States for many years. Chef Jean Joho, an Alsatian native, has long been highly respected for...

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The Chop House

While in Chicago for Vin Expo America, I hosted a group of French wine producers at the Chop House. This charming, atmospheric restaurant offered classic steakhouse cuisine, including outstanding beef...

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Veritas

One of the truly superb restaurants in the United States, if not the world, is Veritas, a mini-treasure located just west of Union Square on 20th Street in New York...

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Oregon Grille

The Oregon Grille, by far the finest restaurant in the Baltimore suburbs, is basically a steak and lobster house. While Chef Mark Henry is capable of preparing more creative dishes,...

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