Best Restaurant Recommendations
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niacrtwi
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1) Gage and Tollner - if you ever find yourself in Brooklyn. Their Devils on Horseback are a great starter. Raw bar, steaks and bartenders that are true artisans of their craft.
2) Palmers Steakhouse - Hartland, WI - Great steaks and excellent bourbon selection in a classic WI supper club.
3) Vinegar Hill House - Brooklyn as well.
2) Palmers Steakhouse - Hartland, WI - Great steaks and excellent bourbon selection in a classic WI supper club.
3) Vinegar Hill House - Brooklyn as well.
Godfather
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Canlis, Seattle - spectacular dining, views, elegant, amazing.
Le Petit Boudin, just off the traffic circle at Arc D’Triumph, Paris - best paired wine meal ever.
Tina’s, Dundee, Oregon - tiny roadside bistro with killer wine list, fantastic farm to table menu.
The Dock, Newport Beach, CA - tiny and hard to find, tables are scarce, food is exceptional.
Le Petit Boudin, just off the traffic circle at Arc D’Triumph, Paris - best paired wine meal ever.
Tina’s, Dundee, Oregon - tiny roadside bistro with killer wine list, fantastic farm to table menu.
The Dock, Newport Beach, CA - tiny and hard to find, tables are scarce, food is exceptional.
peytonaukland39
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I’m not nearly as well-traveled as The Godfather himself but here’s my two-cents
Serena Pastificio, Atlanta, GA - stellar pasta made in house, great ambiance. Homemade blackberry bourbon old fashioned was shockingly good.
Antebellum, Flowery Branch, GA - Old southern home, excellent food, stellar cocktails.
The Oyster & Thistle, La Conner, WA - nice pub near the water. Cool town to walk around as well.
St. Germain Bistro & Cafe, San Juan, PR - 3 story restaurant. First floor, good light food. Second floor, killer appetizers and cocktails. Third floor, helluva rooftop wine bar
Serena Pastificio, Atlanta, GA - stellar pasta made in house, great ambiance. Homemade blackberry bourbon old fashioned was shockingly good.
Antebellum, Flowery Branch, GA - Old southern home, excellent food, stellar cocktails.
The Oyster & Thistle, La Conner, WA - nice pub near the water. Cool town to walk around as well.
St. Germain Bistro & Cafe, San Juan, PR - 3 story restaurant. First floor, good light food. Second floor, killer appetizers and cocktails. Third floor, helluva rooftop wine bar
Godfather
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What’s the line from Indiana Jones: “it’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage” when the character Marion comments he’s older and has changed…
A life traveling to do deals and “fix stuff” definitely has put miles on me, beat me senseless actually, but it did have the bi-product of getting to enjoy am incredible tapestry of wine, food and venues, @peytonaukland39
I now have targets for the next trip to Georgia for sure, thank you!
Ironically, I think I’ve been to The Oyster & Thistle during a trip to the tulip festival, late 1990’s, and I recall it being excellent. I should have logged the many that were great and those that weren’t.
A life traveling to do deals and “fix stuff” definitely has put miles on me, beat me senseless actually, but it did have the bi-product of getting to enjoy am incredible tapestry of wine, food and venues, @peytonaukland39
I now have targets for the next trip to Georgia for sure, thank you!
Ironically, I think I’ve been to The Oyster & Thistle during a trip to the tulip festival, late 1990’s, and I recall it being excellent. I should have logged the many that were great and those that weren’t.
This is exactly the type of stuff I’m looking for! Thanks!
You and I have talked about Canlis before. That’s one of my all time favorites.
I need to spend more time in Paris.
Antebellum is not too far from my place and I think that’s a good recommendation. I’ll have to try Serena Pastificio very soon.
peytonaukland39
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Next time you hit up Antebellum, let me know. Would love to buy you a drink.
As for Serena, I’m not sure if the Blackberry old fashioned is still on the menu, but if it’s not, try asking for “B’s Old Fashioned”. It’s a game changer.
Bakes
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Neoria Fish Tavern in Chania Crete. Came out of nowhere. Best seafood lunch with a local wine.
Shima Steakhouse in Tokyo. Little hole in the wall in a basement. I’ve eaten more steaks in more places than most- this was hands down the best I’ve ever had.
Cantler’s Riverside Inn. Go by boat, order crabs and cold beer, down shift and enjoy.
Shima Steakhouse in Tokyo. Little hole in the wall in a basement. I’ve eaten more steaks in more places than most- this was hands down the best I’ve ever had.
Cantler’s Riverside Inn. Go by boat, order crabs and cold beer, down shift and enjoy.
gelhaargerald
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If you are ever in Iowa here are some good spots.
Rusty Duck, Dexter IA (Looks and is a complete shit hole but food is great) The steaks I think are really good but the bacon cheese burger is so darn good that I wouldn't know.
Rubes Steakhouse Waukee IA. Its a cook your own steak place which is kind of a pain for the amount you are spending but I swear they have a deal with who ever they get their beef from. I don't think it can be beat.
Rusty Duck, Dexter IA (Looks and is a complete shit hole but food is great) The steaks I think are really good but the bacon cheese burger is so darn good that I wouldn't know.
Rubes Steakhouse Waukee IA. Its a cook your own steak place which is kind of a pain for the amount you are spending but I swear they have a deal with who ever they get their beef from. I don't think it can be beat.
Andrew Wilson
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If you're ever in Long Beach, California, you need to go to Joe Jost's. Get a schooner, Joe Jost's special, and pickled eggs; you will not regret it.
Jake wade
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If you’re in Denver for any reason, first off I’m sorry about Denver, second off..
Jovanina’s Broken Italian - incredible food.
B&GC - this is a legit speak easy in and you have to have a phone number / reservation to get into. They take you through the back of a hotel and down into the old mail room. All art deco 1930’s vibe. Great experience.
King of Wings - great wing spot. They sell out pretty frequently, so get there earlier in the day.
Buckhorn Exchange - never been personally but it’s the oldest restaurant / steakhouse in Denver and I think they sell Rocky Mountain Oysters if you’re into that.
Jovanina’s Broken Italian - incredible food.
B&GC - this is a legit speak easy in and you have to have a phone number / reservation to get into. They take you through the back of a hotel and down into the old mail room. All art deco 1930’s vibe. Great experience.
King of Wings - great wing spot. They sell out pretty frequently, so get there earlier in the day.
Buckhorn Exchange - never been personally but it’s the oldest restaurant / steakhouse in Denver and I think they sell Rocky Mountain Oysters if you’re into that.
Looking forward to checking at least one of these out. Thanks man!
B&GC is fantastic!
If I have @Pete Correale with me, he loves some bull balls with a little A1 steak sauce.
I’m a big fan of Iowa for some weird reason. If you’re ever in Des Moines, try Zombie Burger & Shake
White hominy is served as a side dish with one of my favorite dishes in Las Vegas. I wouldn’t sleep on it.
Bakes
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If you are ever in DC or Annapolis hit me up. Would be honored to share a great meal.
rjthompson8
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The Chart House in Annapolis right on the water is one of my favorites when I’m traveling down there.
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