Chef Hal Holden-Bache worked through a five diamond kitchen before heading to Nashville to open his own concept after falling in love with the city. Lockeland Table is in a small, historic building in East Nashville. The restaurant is small and inviting and has that great neighborhood feel. Chef Hal brings southern comfort cuisine and... read more
Traditional French café cuisine meets modern digs best describes the vibe at Le Sel nestled near Vanderbilt University. The Goldberg's have done it again with another winning concept with excellent food, a fantastic beverage program, and a stellar build out. Definitely recommend this spot for weekend brunch or a fantastic lunch.
L'Abattoir is located in a historic building which housed Vancouver's first prison in the bustling meat packing district. Named for its "colorful history", L'Abattoir is a casual restaurant the serves "French influenced West Coast cuisine" in the Gastown district. They are dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating and drinking in L’Abattoir’s informal setting. Service is unpretentious... read more
Chef Linton Hopkins opened Restaurant Eugene, an upscale dining spot that has gained him much notoriety on the Atlanta dining scene. A few years ago, he decided to open a more casual spot, somewhere the neighborhood could gather for quality pub food in a small, relaxed setting. The result was Holeman & Finch. Inspired... read more
Charleston has found another successful transplant with the opening of Butcher & Bee, a sandwich and mezze focused restaurant using local products. The restaurant has a modern, industrial feel and is very open. There is an open kitchen with dining seating as well as a large, full bar that serves the full menu. The restaurant... read more
Aria is the best fine-dining experience in Atlanta. Besides the fact that the food is masterfully prepared, the knowledge and professionalism of the wait staff is something to behold. Chef Owner Gerry Klaskala opened Aria in 2000 and they just revealed a new revamp of the restaurant going from the classic fine dining atmosphere to... read more
Chef Umberto Menghi was born and raised in Tuscany and sought his training in Rome at hotel school. He then went on to train in both London and Paris and moved to Canada in the 1960's. Finding a lack of great Italian restaurants, he embarked on a journey to bring true Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine... read more
It starts with the name, Ask for Luigi intrigued me when I first heard about it in the media. They have gained much press in the past including Best Restaurant of the year in 2015 from Vancouver Magazine. Their incredible house made pasta is why so many people wait in lines to try their Pappardelle... read more
Chefs Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley work together on three concepts in Portland and were nominated for James Beard 2015 Best Chef Northeast. Eventide is their take on the revival of the American oyster bar and they are doing a fantastic job. They feature local oyster varieties but also offer selections from further down the... read more
Chef Galen Zamarra was at the helm of Bouley where he was awarded the James Beard Rising Stary Chef award. After the events of 9/11 with the closing of Bouley, Chef Galen ventured to open his own concept based on his experiences working in France and sticking to seasonal and local offerings with Mas Farmhouse. ... read more
