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My favorites and most memorable...thus far and searching! I have others in my queue to write that may unseat some of these: TBD

 1. Charleston Grill

224 King St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-4522
5.0 star rating
  5/15/2012

Two words we all love to hear at the bar, "warm nuts".  I'm not talking your average peanut and pretzel mix.  I'm talking huge cashews, jumbo Brazilians, gorgeous pecans, and whole, unbroken walnuts - this is fancy Peeps!  

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 2. Ponte Winery

35053 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 694-8855

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2012

Absolutely stunning place and lovely people!

For a special occasion, I attended a dinner at this Temecula wine restaurant.  Unbelievable place.  Gorgeous building, and one of the most beautiful store and wine tasting rooms I've seen.  It featured…More »

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 3. The Sardine Factory

701 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-3775

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

5.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

IN MY TOP 3 FOR DINING!

Truly great & memorable experience.  First, you should know they have 3 dining choices: garden room (glass room in the back, romantic), casual dining in a formal royal-theme (better for a group, business), and the wine cellar…More »

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 4. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

120 Highland Dr
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 620-1234

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

5.0 star rating
  11/19/2011

I've had the pleasure of staying here 3 times, and each time did not disappoint.  Each room has a ocean view, and the setting is on the most amazing high cliffs over this HUGE rock.  At night, the moon shines down...glimmers on the water, and the…More »

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 5. Joso's

202 Davenport Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 1J2
Canada
(416) 925-1903

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

This place is oozes Sexy!

If you are lucky enough to squeeze into this small and intimate place, you will enjoy it immensely!  Ordained with nude original art & sculptures, the whole experience is just so sexy -- so delicious -- and if you weren't in…More »

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 6. Katsuya

11777 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-8744

Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Brentwood

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Gorgeous, fabulous, expensive -- it's one "helluva" place!   I stuffed my face from one end of the menu to the other, and had the best saki I've ever tried (an american one, sorry to y'all, an unfiltered one called "Rock Saki").  It's a beautiful…More »

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 7. Sotto Sotto Restaurant

116a Avenue Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 2H4
Canada
(416) 962-0011

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

EXPENSIVE - YES.  AWESOME - YES!

Bobby, you know Dinero, yeah - we've dined here.  Not together, but we like this place.  It is THE place!  A place to gawk at celebrities and the pretty people.  A place to get both delicious and fresh food, made to…More »

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 8. Le Relais de l'Entrecôte

15 rue Marbeuf
75008 Paris
France
+33 1 49 52 07 17

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Champs-Elysées

5.0 star rating
  9/25/2011

OMG - Steak and Fries - the best!!

I've been several times during trips to Paris with friends, and nothing compares.  Amazing (!!!) mustard/butter sauce is served with the steak, and alongside great shoestring pomme frites (fries!).  The steak is…More »

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 9. CUT

3325 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 607-6300

Categories: Steakhouses, Lounges

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

I've had a lot of steak in my life, and I had the best one ever - here at Cut!  The whole experience here -- pure butter.  WOLFGANG PUCK is a genius!

Beautiful place.  I was in a party of 4 for a special occasion.  We were given a table in the back,…More »

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 10. Matsuhisa

129 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-9639

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Food

Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

Best Sushi I've ever had!

I've been twice, and yes -- I will go again!  Inspired by the best sushi chef in all the world, this is not only the best, it was fun, it has a vibe, and it's star struck.  Nobu, himself, was here the first time making the…More »

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