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.
Sazon – Santa Fe
Sazon – Santa Fe is without question, a Michelin star worthy dining experience with beautiful decor, exemplary service and delicious cuisine.
Spiaggia – Chicago
Dinner at Spiaggia was our reward after an arduous day sightseeing and shopping the second city. It was, an unforgettable experience!
Kachka – Portland
Bourdain’s “fixer” Zamir talked up Soviet food and I had to have some! Russian cuisine at Kachka was intoxicating, especially with vodka.
Bluestem – Kansas City
The dystopian 2020 restaurant environment leads me to a bittersweet farewell to Bluestem, a favorite Kansas City restaurant.
Commander’s Palace – New Orleans
Commander’s Palace is a landmark in the garden district and an important restaurant woven into the historical fabric of New Orleans.