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1. Daniel
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It was supposed to be my 300 special review!
So this was my 7 times to Daniel, I found an old pix of my with the disposable cam, 7 years ago, when I was living in NY. What a journey it has been for me.
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8/2/2010
What can I write about Chef Daniel Boulud that haven't been written before? This is my 6th visits &… Read more »
2. Aldea
******* Update Review ******* 1 Michelin Star - new addition 2010
I wanted to take my best friend here for another treat for our BDAY food continue. I was here in July & was so thrilled with the food here. I told chef George Mendes, he would…More »
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8/2/2010
Small restaurant only a year young, runs by no other by the fame chef George Mendes. He has worked… Read more »
3. Marea
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Marea by Chef Michael White (you can follow him as @chefbianco on Twitter), another great story & when I saw what he cooked for Anthony Boudain No Reservation, then he replied to Tony: "For me watching…More »
4. Michael Mina - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-9222
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Came in before my show @ the Westin St Francis Hotel, figure I wanted some real food instead of rabbit food. Sitting @ the bar without a RSVP is always fun, this time was no different.
I had:
- The oysters with the 3 sauces, it was just perfect in…More »
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5/11/2010
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Took my parents here for Mom's Eve, couldn't think of a better place to… Read more »
5. Eleven Madison Park
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I came back here again after chef Daniel Humm earned the 3 Michelin stars, right on OCT 2011, Eleven Madison Park was impossible to make RSVP. I got luck out with someone canceled…More »
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7/29/2010
************* REVIEW 210 ****************
What can I write about Chef Daniel Humm, if you've been to… Read more »
6. The Bazaar
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 246-5567
Reasonable pricing, in fact much less than I expected! I've been flowing chef José Andrés from Jaleo in Crystal City & Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in Penn Quarter DC area for years. I was glad to see him conquer the West finally.
& with his James Beard…More »
7. Fleur De Lys
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Food: 5 stars.
As good as it gets for the food & creation of the dishes. Tasty Foie Gras; excellent dish of 'Duo loin lamb & lamb shank'; nice scallop dish; & tender veal cheek. Did I mentioned the desserts? But…More »
8. Ame
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 284-4040
Categories:
American (New),
Japanese
Neighbourhood: SOMA
************* REVIEW 163 ****************
Lissa Doumani and Hiro Sone, the chefs/owners behind Terra, another 1 Michelin star in St. Helena, simply amazing chefs. I've been coming here for years & I always love this place for the consistent of tasty…More »
9. Locanda Verde
New York, NY 10013
(212) 925-3797
Categories:
Italian,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: TriBeCa
************* REVIEW 208 ****************
Beautiful corner resto, spacious, beautiful decor inside out with dark wood & high ceiling. Beautiful flowers display & a gigantic bar with bottles up to the ceiling.
Since the chef got so much praise & 1…More »
10. Luce
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Beautifully located inside the InterContinental Hotel, odd layout, too much open space, doesn't intimate at all. I'd imagine Luce more chic & cozy.
On the other hand, chef Dominique Crenn is amazing in her…More »
11. Bradley Ogden
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7413
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: The Strip
So I came back again to see chef Todd Williams & try his cooking 1 more time before moved on to the next adventure at Bradley Ogden. Under his management as an executive chef here, he earned Bradley Ogden a Michelin Star for the last 2 years.
This…More »
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4/19/2010
Ever since chef Todd Williams in charge of this kitchen, Bradley Ogden got rewarded 1 Michelin Star,… Read more »
12. The Michelin Guide North America
(866) 248-4737
Categories:
Print Media,
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
************* REVIEW 275 ****************
The MICHELIN guide was first published in 1900, in France. From a small booklet of 400 pages red guide distributed free to motorists to make their travels easier and more enjoyable, sort of like…More »
13. Manresa Restaurant
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4.5 Stars!
This time was my birth month, so my parents usually let me enjoy a month of food celebrations with Michelin restos and talented chefs places. Manresa was 1 of my parents' choices, because it's only…More »
14. Le Bernardin
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-1515
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
*********** Review 296 *************
Located in the heart of Mid Town Manhattan, one of the busiest area for business lunch and the fashion elite to dine here. Beautiful high wooden ceiling, small bar connect to the the welcome entrance. Love…More »
15. Osteria Morini
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Planning my food trip to NYC every year on my birth month for White truffles from Alba at Daniel, and also to try out new restaurants. So this trip was planning around Osteria Morini opening, yes, I'm that…More »
16. Bouley
*********** Review 299 *************
I took my best friend here, another Michelin Star, for our BDAY continue celebration with food & wine all OCT month. First walked in, shelves from floor to ceiling fill up with fresh apples, my best friend…More »
17. Sons & Daughters
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 391-8311
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Union Square
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I was supposed to take a friend/chef here to try 1 of my FAV restos in San Francisco, Sons & Daughters, but he got thing came up! I came alone, after all I donated blood…More »
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12/13/2010
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Wanted to treat my dear… Read more »
18. Campton Place Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 781-5555
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Union Square
****************** REVIEW 305 ******************
Located inside the Taj Campton Place Hotel, in the heart of Union Square. A beautiful restaurant, romantic, intimate and very elegant setting, fresh flowers, cute little paintings…More »
19. Plumed Horse
****************** REVIEW 310 ******************
I've been to Gramercy Tavern, Village Pub, Aqua, Jardiniere, Campton Place, & now follow chef Peter Armellino here of all places. This beautifully renovated with a well done face lift, the…More »
20. Avenues at The Peninsula Chicago - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-6754
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
************* REVIEW 158 ***************
I often tell my friends, I follow the chefs, I don't follow the restaurants. If the chefs left, I'll follow his footsteps.
I've been anxiously waiting to try out this dish "Alaskan King Crab" was the talk of the…More »
21. Boka
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
************* REVIEW 155 ****************
I never know what's BOKA stands for, owned by Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz! The best thing they ever did was to steal chef Giuseppe Tentori on board for this resto from Charlie Trotter. Chef Tentori, who was…More »
22. L2O
************* REVIEW 153 ****************
Remember chef Laurent Gras from Fifth Floor time, excellent French cuisine with Fusion influent under his belt. Opening his own restaurant in Chicago, I was a bit surprise, but followed him regardless.
The…More »
23. Alinea
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
************* REVIEW 151 ****************
My third time here & we did the Tour again, 23 courses to be exact. The resto is still super polish after the last 3 years, just got even better each year I came back. Excellent wines list & I…More »
24. Spiaggia
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-2750
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile
************* REVIEW 142 ****************
This is a must stop for lunch when you are in Chi Town. I've been coming here for 7 years each & every time I'm in Chicago.
Chef Tony Mantuano is a genius with his simple menu here but the Italian cuisine as…More »
25. Frances
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-3870
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Castro
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4.5 Stars
Chef Melissa Perello with so much success and recognition under her belt from rising star chef by Food & Wine, to James Beard & what not. From under chef Ron Seigel (now the Dining…More »
26. The Village Pub
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My little niece turned 7 years old, I thought I would bring her here for a brunch date with aunty. It was a beautiful Sunday in Woodside. My niece and I came in & got seated at the window…More »
27. Saison
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 828-7990
Categories:
French,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Mission
****************** REVIEW 318 ******************
Have been wanting to try out Saison for quite sometimes & was pumped that I missed my friend/chef's BDAY din din here a few months back, before Saison earned the Michelin Star!
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28. Joël Robuchon
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7925
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: The Strip, Eastside
****************** REVIEW 330 ******************
16 Course Degustation Menu at $385 per person is a steal, and why it's worth the trip of a life time:
- The one & only 3 Star Michelin Stars in Las Vegas!
- Forbes Five Star Award Winner
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29. Jean Georges Steakhouse
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 230-2742
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: The Strip
******************* UPDATE REVIEW *******************
Located in the promenade of the Aria Hotel. I've followed chef Robert Moore since his day at Prime, Bellagio. My parents also celebrated their anniversary at Prime when Chef Moore was…More »
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9/24/2010
****** 4.5 stars *******
I came back here with my BF, since she loves steak so much, I thought she… Read more »
30. Providence
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4170
Categories:
American (New),
Seafood,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire
***************** REVIEW 365 ******************
4.5 STARS!
I took my folks back here for some Truffles love and to celebrate the Holidays. Providence is a staple award-winning resto in LA and an amazing wine list. Although Michelin didn't visit…More »
31. Bouchon
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4.5 Stars
Stayed at the Montage, my folks, my broski from the OC & I came in for some French touch as my folks both grew up with French influences. They haven't been here before, right next door…More »
32. Baumé
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This Baumé restaurant by chef Bruno Chemel, the smallest resto with only 22 seats in a very cozy, intimate, and elegant spot in Palo Alto. the smallest Michelin Star resto in the West Coast.…More »
33. Coi
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 393-9000
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Financial District
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Came back with my parents this time, Coi meaning 'tranquil" I didn't even know that & didn't even know how to pronounce it correctly the first few times till now! "Kwa" that is! Chef Daniel…More »
34. Fifth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 348-1555
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
*********************** REVIEW 433 ************************
Fifth Floor had good share with shuffling chefs for the last many years. I've been here since Laurent Gras (1 of my FAV chef ever here, 3 Michelin Stars @ L2O), Laurent Manrique…More »
35. Alexander's Steakhouse
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-1111
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Seafood
Neighbourhood: SOMA
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Seriously, how often I come here, probably more than most of customers that come here. Yes, I love it that much, not only the food, the amazing selection of steaks, the wines, and…More »
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12/23/2010
***************** UPDATE REVIEW - AGAIN *************
I had my RSVP for next week, but… Read more »
36. One Market Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-5577
Categories:
American (Traditional),
American (New)
Neighbourhood: SOMA
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One Market is definitely a staple destination for fine dining in San Francisco. Although the food is good, the wine list is amazing, the place is just too big for me.
I came here…More »
37. Jardiniere
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5555
Categories:
French,
American (New),
Champagne Bars
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
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Jardiniere has always been a go-to resto in San Francisco, beautiful, romantic, and cozy. Jardiniere also has 1 of the best chefs in the Bay Area. Best new chef by Food & Wine in 1995, Jardiniere…More »
38. Picasso
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
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I've been wanted to write about Picasso for months, in fact, I wrote a review on Picasso with my previous old account! Some photos are still on here, but the last few time I was here,…More »
39. Terra Restaurant
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A few minute drive from Wine Country Inn, the newly remodeled and addition Terra Bar, we had a sparkling while waiting for our table. Love the new bar with an open space,…More »
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6/5/2011
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1 of my newest resto in Napa… Read more »
40. Dio Deka
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So Dio Deka got a Michelin Star then the last chef shuffle, which is going to be determine if they can get a new chef to maintain their star for 2011. I waited for the new chef to…More »
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