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.
Smyth – Chicago
Karen and John Shields opened Smyth after five years in rural Virginia where they found their mojo in farm to table and the name for their restaurant.
Arnaud’s – New Orleans
A visit to Arnaud’s must begin in the James Beard Award winning French 75 Bar, then finish in the dining room enjoying dishes developed over 100 years.
Fort Smith, AR – The List
The pressure of the home-town list is tremendous. I’ve listed them alphabetically because I don’t want to worry what will happen when I start my car!