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Jackrabbit

Chef Chris Cosentino made a name for himself as the offal chef on his way to winning Top Chef Masters. Expanding into Portland from San Francisco, he brought his passion for all things meat to Jackrabbit. Featuring an extensive raw bar, a cooler specifically for hams, and a gin-centric cocktail menu, Cosentino is fitting right... read more

Vedge

Vedge has repeatedly been called the best vegan restaurant in the country, but it is truly one of the top overall restaurants in Philadelphia. Wife and husband team, Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau, don’t try to convince you that you’re eating meat. Here it is all about the vegetables. Jacoby was nominated for the James... read more

Departure

This is one of the best seafood restaurants I have dined in over the past year. Everything on the menu is fresh and creatively prepared.  Even the dessert was absolutely amazing.  Normally Asian restaurants are not known for desserts, but if you even get to Portland, you must try Departure's Green Tea Ice Cream Sunday.... read more

Au Cheval

Au Cheval touts itself as a diner but I guarantee you that you've never had a meal at a diner that tasted so good.  The food here is top notch and the cheeseburger is their number one selling item and it is easy to understand why.  No frills, just great quality ingredients prepared well. The... read more

Zero Zero

An award-winning, certified pizzaolo of traditional Neapolitan Pizza who now owns four restaurants (Zero Zero, BIX, Picco, Pizzeria Picco). His style is dubbed "Calipolitan" by Hill for the combination of California ingredients and Neapolitan tradition, using the highest quality components, made in house, sourced nearby or imported from Italy.  Chef de Cuisine is former del... read more

Ford Fry’s newest concept, BeetleCat

Ford Fry's newest restaurant takes your average oyster bar to a whole new level.  Boasting fresh daily shellfish, the restaurant also has menu offerings spanning from Korean to German to Mexican to the Mediterranean. Fry and Chef Isabella's whimsy is creating a truly unique menu that somehow works.  Seafood is definitely the star here from... read more

The Treehouse Restaurant

The Treehouse gives a special meaning to "farm to fork" at this unique, quaint restaurant.  The Treehouse owns a farm 50 miles outside of Nashville where the grow organic produce and heirloom varieties for their menu.  Chef Jason Zygmont, formerly a chef with Hugh Acheson, has recently taken over the kitchen and is turning out... read more

Rolf & Daughters

Chef Philip Krajeck was raised in Brussels, Belgium next door to two Italian families.  It was here that he gained his love for fresh pastas and began learning his craft.  Rolf and Daughters is a mainstay in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville which in recent years has been an up-and-coming area to be.  The menu... read more

Lockeland Table

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

Le Sel by Strategic Hospitality

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.