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California : South : LA/VE/BR (173 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| 555 East | Long Beach | Steakhouses | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | May 2008 |
| A-Frame | Culver City | American (New) | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Oct 2011 |
| Aburiya Toranoko | Los Angeles | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Angelini Osteria | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | BG | 13/20 | 92.6 | Jul 2009 |
| Animal | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$ | - | 13/20 | 89.5 | Sep 2009 |
| Annapurna Cuisine | Culver City | Indian, Vegetarian | $$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Nov 2009 |
| A.O.C. | Los Angeles | French, Wine Bars, Tapas Bars | $$$ | BG | 14/20 | 90.3 | Sep 2009 |
| Asanebo | Studio City | Sushi Bars | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 93.8 | Jan 2008 |
| Ashoka the Great | Artesia | Indian, Buffets | $ | - | n/r | n/r | Sep 2009 |
| Bashan | Glendale | French, American (New) | $$$ | - | 15/20 | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| Bastide [3] [2] [1] | West Hollywood | French, American (New) | $$$ | * | n/r | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| The Bazaar [2] [1] | Los Angeles | Tapas Bars, Spanish, Basque | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 93.1 | Jan 2011 |
| Bistro 31 | Santa Monica | American (New) | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Feb 2009 |
| Bistro LQ | Los Angeles | French | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Jun 2010 |
| Bistronomics 2.0 at Breadbar | Los Angeles | French, American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Bistronomics Lucky 13 at Breadbar | Los Angeles | French, American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2011 |
| BondSt | Beverly Hills | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Sep 2009 |
| Bouchon | Beverly Hills | French | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 91.4 | Nov 2009 |
| Café Pinot | Los Angeles | French, American (New) | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Nov 2010 |
| Canelé | Los Angeles | French, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | May 2009 |
| Capo | Santa Monica | Italian | $$$$ | - | 14/20 | 88.5 | Aug 2008 |
| Church & State [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2010 |
| Ciudad | Los Angeles | Latin American | $$$ | BG | 14/20 | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Cleo | Los Angeles | Mediterranean | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Nov 2010 |
| The Counter | Santa Monica | Burgers | $$ | - | 12/20 | n/r | May 2008 |
| The Courtyard | West Hollywood | Spanish, Tapas Bars, Basque | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| Craft | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Jan 2008 |
| CR8 Texture Lab | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| CUT [2] [1] | Los Angeles | Steakhouses | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 94.0 | Mar 2009 |
| Dal Rae | Pico Rivera | Steakhouses, American (Traditional) | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Sep 2009 |
| Dessert Hour with Chef Dan Moody at Scoops Westside | Los Angeles | Desserts | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| The Dining Room at The Langham [2] [1] | Pasadena | American (New) | $$$$$ | * | n/r | n/r | Jul 2010 |
| Drago | Santa Monica | Italian | $$$ | - | 15/20 | 89.5 | Jan 2012 |
| Drago Centro | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Jul 2009 |
| Echigo | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Fat Spoon | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| Father's Office | Los Angeles | American (New), Burgers, Pubs | $$ | - | QB | 86.0 | Mar 2009 |
| Feastiality | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| Fogo de Chão | Beverly Hills | Steakhouses, Brazilian | $$$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Oct 2008 |
| Ford's Filling Station | Culver City | American (New), Gastropubs | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Nov 2008 |
| Fraiche | Culver City | Italian, French, American (New) | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Fraiche | Santa Monica | Mediterranean, French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2009 |
| Frenchy's Bistro | Long Beach | French | $$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Oct 2006 |
| Garden Room | Santa Maria | American (Traditional) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2007 |
| Giang Nan | Monterey Park | Chinese | $$ | - | 12/20 | n/r | Feb 2009 |
| Gjelina | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$ | - | 13/20 | 89.0 | Jul 2011 |
| Go's Mart | Canoga Park | Sushi Bars | $$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | May 2007 |
| The Gorbals | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Apr 2010 |
| Gordon Ramsay at The London [1] | West Hollywood | American (New), Asian Fusion | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 91.2 | Sep 2011 |
| Grace [1] | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | - | 15/20 | n/r | Jun 2010 |
| Gyenari | Culver City | Korean | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| Hachi Sushi & Robata | Los Angeles | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2009 |
| Hama Sushi | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| The Hat | Alhambra | Burgers, American (Traditional), Fast Food | $ | - | n/r | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| Hatchi at Breadbar [3] [2] [1] | Los Angeles | Varies | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2010 |
| Hatfield's [1] | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 91.1 | Feb 2010 |
| The Hungry Cat | Los Angeles | Seafood | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 88.0 | Mar 2011 |
| Inaka Seafood Gourmet | Arcadia | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | May 2010 |
| ink. [1] | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2011 |
| Ira's Gourmet | Pasadena | Indonesian | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2009 |
| Izayoi | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | BG | 14/20 | n/r | Aug 2009 |
| Jar | Los Angeles | American (New), Steakhouses | $$$ | - | 14/20 | 91.6 | Jan 2010 |
| Jeon Ju | Los Angeles | Korean | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Joe's Restaurant [2] [1] | Los Angeles | American (New), Breakfast & Brunch | $$$ | - | 15/20 | 89.0 | Sep 2011 |
| Kagaya | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Aug 2010 |
| Kokekokko | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| La Botte | Santa Monica | Italian | $$$ | * | 14/20 | n/r | Nov 2009 |
| La Casita Mexicana | Bell | Mexican | $$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| La Poubelle Bistro | Los Angeles | French | $$ | - | 12/20 | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib | Beverly Hills | Steakhouses, American (Traditional) | $$$ | - | 13/20 | 88.0 | Sep 2007 |
| Lazy Ox Canteen | Los Angeles | American (New), Gastropubs | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Jan 2010 |
| Little Bear | Los Angeles | Gastropubs, Belgian | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2012 |
| Los Balcones del Peru | Los Angeles | Peruvian | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2010 |
| LQ Fooding Around in LA at Starry Kitchen | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | May 2011 |
| Lucques | West Hollywood | American (New) | $$$ | - | 14/20 | 92.8 | Jul 2010 |
| LudoBites 2.0 at Breadbar [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | 92.5 | Aug 2009 |
| LudoBites 3.0 at Royal/T [2] [1] | Culver City | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | 92.5 | Dec 2009 |
| LudoBites 4.0 at Gram & Papas [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | 92.5 | May 2010 |
| LudoBites 5.0 at Gram & Papas [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 92.5 | Jul 2010 |
| LudoBites 6.0 at Max [1] | Sherman Oaks | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | 92.5 | Oct 2010 |
| LudoBites 7.0 at Gram & Papas | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| LudoBites 8.0 at Lemon Moon | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2012 |
| Lukshon | Culver City | Asian Fusion | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2011 |
| Magnum Crew at Pal Cabron | Los Angeles | American (New), Mexican | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2011 |
| Magnum Crew at Royal/T | Culver City | American (New), Japanese | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Maison Giraud | Pacific Palisades | French | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2011 |
| Mario's Peruvian Seafood | La Mirada | Peruvian | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2010 |
| Mashti Malone's | Glendale | Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt | $ | - | QB | n/r | Feb 2007 |
| Matsuhisa | Beverly Hills | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$$$ | - | 16/20 | 94.4 | Aug 2010 |
| MB Post | Manhattan Beach | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Mélisse | Santa Monica | American (New), French | $$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 92.0 | Feb 2009 |
| Mezze | Los Angeles | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| Mo-Chica | Los Angeles | Peruvian | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | 90.3 | Aug 2009 |
| Moreton Fig | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2010 |
| Mori Sushi | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 93.8 | Mar 2011 |
| Muse | Beverly Hills | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 16/20 | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| Musha | Santa Monica | Japanese, Asian Fusion | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| n/naka | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Nakkara on Beverly | Los Angeles | Thai, Asian Fusion | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Apr 2010 |
| Neptune's Lounge | Los Angeles | Korean, Seafood, Sushi Bars | $$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Nov 2009 |
| Newport Seafood | San Gabriel | Chinese, Seafood | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| Night + Market [1] | West Hollywood | Thai | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| Niwattori | Torrance | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2009 |
| Nobu | West Hollywood | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Nozomi | Torrance | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| One Sunset | West Hollywood | American (New) | $$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| Original Tommy's | Los Angeles | Burgers, Fast Food | $ | - | QB | n/r | Dec 2008 |
| Orris | Los Angeles | Tapas Bars, Japanese, French | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Ortolan | Los Angeles | French | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | n/r | Nov 2007 |
| Osteria Mamma | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | May 2010 |
| Osteria Mozza | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$$ | * | 13/20 | 93.0 | Feb 2009 |
| Paladar Underground Restaurant | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Pan Am Room | Santa Monica | Latin American | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Patina [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$$$ | * | 17/20 | 94.0 | Jul 2009 |
| Petrossian | West Hollywood | French | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Feb 2010 |
| Pheast Underground Dinner | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Picca [1] | Los Angeles | Peruvian | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Piccolo | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Pizzeria Mozza | Los Angeles | Pizza, Italian | $$$ | BG | 13/20 | 8.5 | May 2009 |
| Playa [1] | Los Angeles | Latin American | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2012 |
| Post & Beam | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2012 |
| 'Pri-vē at Tiato | Santa Monica | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Providence [2] [1] | Los Angeles | American (New), Seafood, Asian Fusion | $$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 96.0 | Aug 2009 |
| R23 | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Mar 2009 |
| Raffi's Place | Glendale | Middle Eastern | $$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Feb 2007 |
| Ramen Bull at Breadbar | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Raphael | Studio City | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Red Medicine | Beverly Hills | Vietnamese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Red O | Los Angeles | Mexican | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | May 2010 |
| Restaurant Komasa | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Rivera [3] [2] [1] | Los Angeles | Latin American | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 89.5 | Sep 2011 |
| RnD Table | Los Angeles | Korean, Varies | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| The Royce [1] | Pasadena | American (New) | $$$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2011 |
| Saam at The Bazaar | Los Angeles | Tapas Bars, Spanish, Basque | $$$$ | n/r | 16/20 | 93.7 | Apr 2009 |
| Saddle Peak Lodge | Calabasas | American (New) | $$$$ | - | 15/20 | 90.9 | Oct 2009 |
| Salt's Cure | West Hollywood | American (New) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Sashi | Manhattan Beach | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2010 |
| Scarpetta [1] | Beverly Hills | Italian | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Shibucho | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars | $$$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2008 |
| Shiro | Pasadena | Asian Fusion | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Aug 2007 |
| Short Order | Los Angeles | Burgers, Bars | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2011 |
| The Six | Los Angeles | American (New), Gastropubs | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2010 |
| Son of a Gun | Los Angeles | Seafood | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2011 |
| Sona [2] [1] | Los Angeles | French | $$$$$ | * | n/r | n/r | May 2010 |
| Sotto | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Spago [1] | Beverly Hills | American (New) | $$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 95.5 | Feb 2011 |
| The Spice Table | Los Angeles | Singaporean, Vietnamese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2012 |
| Stefan's at L.A. Farm | Santa Monica | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 87.0 | Aug 2009 |
| The Strand House | Manhattan Beach | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| sugarFISH | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2010 |
| Sunny Spot | Los Angeles | American (New), Caribbean | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Nov 2011 |
| Sushi Sasabune | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$$ | - | 14/20 | 87.5 | May 2008 |
| Sushi Zo | Los Angeles | Sushi Bars | $$$$ | * | n/r | 93.7 | Jan 2009 |
| Tagine | Beverly Hills | Moroccan | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Oct 2007 |
| The Tasting Kitchen | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| Test Kitchen [22] [21] [20] [19] [18] [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [2] [1] | Los Angeles | Varies | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Torihei | Torrance | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| Totoraku [1] | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$$$$ | - | n/r | 93.4 | Oct 2009 |
| Trattoria Tre Venezie | Pasadena | Italian | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| Urasawa [5] [4] [3] [2] [1] | Beverly Hills | Japanese | $$$$$$ | ** | 18/20 | 99.3 | May 2010 |
| Valentino | Santa Monica | Italian | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | 88.0 | May 2008 |
| Vu | Marina del Rey | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| Wakasan [1] | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2009 |
| Waterloo & City | Culver City | Gastropubs, British | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| Wine Cottage Bistro | Santa Maria | Wine Bars | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Jun 2007 |
| Wolf in Sheep's Clothing | Los Angeles | Tapas/Small Plates, American (New), Southern | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Wolvesmouth Underground Dinner [2] [1] | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Wood & Vine | Los Angeles | American (New), Tapas/Small Plates, Gastropubs | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| WP24 | Los Angeles | Chinese, Asian Fusion | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2010 |
| Wurstküche | Los Angeles | Hot Dogs, Gastropubs | $$ | n/r | QB | 7.0 | Jun 2009 |
| Xiomara on Melrose | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$ | - | 13/20 | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| XIV [1] | Los Angeles | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 84.5 | Feb 2009 |
| Young Dong Tofu | Arcadia | Korean | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Jul 2008 |
| Other: 5x5 Chef's Collaborative [2] [1] | Angeleno's Chefs Night Out | Blogger Prom [1] | Bocuse d'Or USA Benefit Dinner | Cooks Menu | Fresh Perspectives - Craig Thornton | Ibaraki Benefit Dinner [1] | Jeremy Fox at Animal | LudoBites America at Casa Pulido | Opinionated About Dining Dinner at Providence | Plate by Plate [1] | Table20.com LA's Best Bartender Contest [1] | Taste of Beverly Hills [1] | |||||||
California : South : OC/SD (56 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Anjin | Costa Mesa | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Arterra | San Diego | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 86.0 | Jan 2007 |
| Beachwood BBQ | Seal Beach | Barbeque, Pubs | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Feb 2009 |
| Binh Dan | Westminster | Vietnamese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| Bistango | Irvine | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Feb 2008 |
| Blanca | Newport Beach | Tapas Bars | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Aug 2008 |
| Blanca | Solana Beach | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Bluefin | Newport Beach | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Dec 2006 |
| Brodard | Garden Grove | Vietnamese | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| Brodard Chateau | Garden Grove | Vietnamese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2008 |
| The Bruery Provisions [1] | Orange | Beer, Wine & Spirits | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | May 2011 |
| Bruxie | Orange | Sandwiches, Belgian | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | May 2011 |
| Burger Parlor | Fullerton | Burgers | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Café Hiro | Cypress | Asian Fusion | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2008 |
| Café Tu Tu Tango | Orange | Tapas Bars, Sandwiches, Spanish | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Jan 2007 |
| Catal | Anaheim | Mediterranean, Wine Bars | $$$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's | Costa Mesa | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| Club 33, Disneyland [4] [3] [2] [1] | Anaheim | French, American (Traditional) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2009 |
| Gulfstream | Newport Beach | American (New), Seafood | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Gyu-Kaku | Huntington Beach | Japanese, Barbeque, Asian Fusion | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| Haven Gastropub | Orange | Gastropubs | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2010 |
| Houston's | Irvine | American (New), Steakhouses | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Dec 2007 |
| I Love Sushi | Costa Mesa | Sushi Bars | $$ | n/r | 12/20 | n/r | Apr 2008 |
| Ikko | Costa Mesa | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2011 |
| Izakaya Zero | Huntington Beach | Japanese, Tapas Bars | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Aug 2007 |
| Kasen | Fountain Valley | Sushi Bars | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Kitchen 1540 | Del Mar | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Nov 2010 |
| Leatherby's Cafe Rouge [1] | Costa Mesa | American (New), Wine Bars | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2008 |
| Marché Moderne [1] | Costa Mesa | French | $$$ | n/r | 16/20 | n/r | Mar 2010 |
| Mastro's Steakhouse | Costa Mesa | Steakhouses | $$$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2007 |
| Molecular Menu at AnQi | Costa Mesa | American (New) | $$$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Nana San | Newport Beach | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | July 2011 |
| Napa Rose [2] [1] | Anaheim | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 85.5 | Jul 2008 |
| Ohshima | Orange | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2011 |
| Old Vine Café | Costa Mesa | American (New), Breakfast & Brunch | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Jun 2009 |
| ParkAve | Stanton | American (New) | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Jun 2009 |
| Phuket Thai | Huntington Beach | Thai | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2009 |
| Pizzeria Mozza | Newport Beach | Pizza, Italian | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Oct 2011 |
| Pizzeria Ortica | Costa Mesa | Pizza, Italian | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| Rancho Valencia, The Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2011 |
| Relate at Bistro St. Germain's | Encinitas | French, American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2011 |
| San Shi Go | Newport Beach | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2011 |
| Seol Ak San | Stanton | Korean, Barbeque | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Apr 2009 |
| A Slice of New York Pizza | Seal Beach | Pizza | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2009 |
| Stonehill Tavern | Dana Point | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Dec 2006 |
| Studio | Laguna Beach | French | $$$$$ | n/r | 17/20 | n/r | Oct 2008 |
| Surah | Buena Park | Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbeque | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Sushi Shibucho | Costa Mesa | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| Sushi Wasabi | Tustin | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2007 |
| Sushi Wave | Costa Mesa | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Aug 2008 |
| Taco Asylum | Costa Mesa | American (New) | $$ | n/r | QB | n/r | Mar 2011 |
| Taléo Grill | Irvine | Mexican | $$ | n/r | 13/20 | n/r | Dec 2006 |
| Thai Nakorn | Stanton | Thai | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Feb 2009 |
| Thang Long Restaurant | Westminster | Vietnamese | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2009 |
| Tsuruhashi | Fountain Valley | Japanese | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Volcano Burgers | Los Alamitos | Burgers | $ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2008 |
| Other: Ad Hoc at Home Book Signing | OC Fair Hamburger Chowdown & Giveaway | |||||||
California : North (24 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Ad Hoc | Yountville | American (New) | $$$ | - | 14/20 | 91.8 | Mar 2007 |
| Aqua | San Francisco | Seafood, American (New) | $$$$$ | - | 16/20 | n/r | Feb 2008 |
| Atelier Crenn | San Francisco | French | $$$$ | * | 15/20 | n/r | Aug 2011 |
| Baumé | Palo Alto | French | $$$$$ | ** | 14/20 | 92.0 | Aug 2011 |
| Bouchon | Yountville | French | $$$ | * | 15/20 | 91.4 | Mar 2007 |
| Cheese Board Pizza Collective | Berkeley | Pizza | $ | - | QB | 7.5 | Apr 2010 |
| Chez Panisse | Berkeley | American (New) | $$$$ | - | 16/20 | 95.2 | Apr 2010 |
| Coi | San Francisco | American (New) | $$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 96.7 | Nov 2008 |
| Commis | Oakland | American (New) | $$$$ | * | n/r | 95.3 | Apr 2010 |
| Cyrus | Healdsburg | French | $$$$$ | ** | 18/20 | 97.3 | May 2007 |
| The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton | San Francisco | American (New) | $$$$$ | * | 18/20 | 93.2 | Mar 2007 |
| Fifth Floor | San Francisco | American (New) | $$$$ | - | 15/20 | 90.0 | Aug 2008 |
| The French Laundry [1] | Yountville | French, American (New) | $$$$$$ | *** | 19/20 | 100.0 | Aug 2011 |
| Koi Palace | Daly City | Chinese, Dim Sum | $$ | - | n/r | 89.0 | Aug 2011 |
| Manresa | Los Gatos | American (New), Spanish, Basque | $$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 100.0 | Nov 2008 |
| Masa's Restaurant | San Francisco | French | $$$$$ | * | 17/20 | 93.2 | Mar 2007 |
| Meadowood, The Restaurant [1] | St Helena | American (New) | $$$$$ | *** | 17/20 | 98.4 | Apr 2010 |
| Michael Mina | San Francisco | American (New) | $$$$$ | * | 17/20 | 89.0 | Mar 2007 |
| The Red Grape | Sonoma | Pizza, Italian | $$ | - | n/r | n/r | Aug 2008 |
| Saison | San Francisco | French, American (New) | $$$$$ | ** | 14/20 | 91.7 | Aug 2011 |
| The Slanted Door [1] | San Francisco | Vietnamese, Asian Fusion | $$$ | BG | 15/20 | 89.5 | Aug 2011 |
| Taylor's Automatic Refresher | San Francisco | Burgers | $$ | - | QB | 6.2 | Mar 2007 |
| Ubuntu | Napa | Vegetarian, American (New) | $$$ | * | 16/20 | 96.1 | Apr 2010 |
| Vik's Chaat Corner [1] | Berkeley | Indian | $ | - | QB | n/r | Apr 2010 |
| Other: Cakebread Cellars | |||||||
New York (16 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Adour | New York | French, Wine Bars | $$$$$ | * | 15/20 | 91.5 | Dec 2008 |
| Carnegie Deli | New York | Delis, Sandwiches | $$ | - | QB | 6.4 | Dec 2008 |
| Danube | New York | Austrian | $$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Dec 2007 |
| Famous Original Ray's Pizza | New York | Pizza | $ | - | n/r | n/r | Dec 2008 |
| Gray's Papaya | New York | Hot Dogs, Juice Bars & Smoothies | $ | - | QB | 6.4 | Dec 2008 |
| Halal Guys | New York | Food Stands, Halal | $ | - | n/r | n/r | Oct 2011 |
| Jean Georges | New York | French | $$$$$ | *** | 18/20 | 100.0 | Dec 2008 |
| Kajitsu | New York | Japanese, Vegetarian | $$$$ | ** | 13/20 | 91.7 | Oct 2011 |
| Katz's Delicatessen | New York | Delis, Sandwiches | $$ | BG | QB | 8.9 | Oct 2011 |
| Le Bernardin | New York | Seafood, French, American (New) | $$$$$$ | *** | 18/20 | 98.6 | Dec 2008 |
| Lombardi's | New York | Pizza | $$ | - | 12/20 | 6.4 | Dec 2008 |
| Papaya King | New York | Hot Dogs, Juice Bars & Smoothies | $ | - | QB | 6.6 | Dec 2008 |
| Per Se | New York | French, American (New) | $$$$$$ | *** | 19/20 | 100.0 | Dec 2008 |
| Shake Shack | New York | Burgers, Food Stands | $$ | - | QB | 7.7 | Oct 2011 |
| Veritas | New York | American (New) | $$$$ | * | 16/20 | n/r | Dec 2007 |
| wd~50 | New York | American (New) | $$$$ | * | 16/20 | 93.4 | Oct 2011 |
Colorado (16 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| The Blue Star [1] | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2007 |
| Blue Vervain | Manitou Springs | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Charles Court | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Frasca Food and Wine | Boulder | Italian | $$$$ | n/r | 17/20 | 90.1 | Jan 2010 |
| Fruition | Denver | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | 16/20 | 88.5 | Nov 2008 |
| Kevin Taylor | Denver | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 16/20 | 85.5 | Jul 2007 |
| Metropolitain [1] | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2007 |
| Mizuna | Denver | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 16/20 | 91.8 | Dec 2008 |
| Nosh | Colorado Springs | American (New), Tapas/Small Plates | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jul 2007 |
| Penrose Room | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Phantom Canyon Brewing Co | Colorado Springs | American (New), Breweries | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2007 |
| Plate | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2007 |
| Rioja | Denver | Mediterranean | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 86.5 | Jan 2010 |
| Summit [1] | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2007 |
| Walter's Bistro | Colorado Springs | American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2007 |
| Zengo | Denver | Latin American, Asian Fusion | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Jul 2007 |
Nevada (12 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Alex | Las Vegas | French, American (New) | $$$$$$ | ** | 18/20 | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Bar Charlie | Las Vegas | Japanese, American (New) | $$$$$ | * | 16/20 | n/r | Jun 2009 |
| Bar Masa | Las Vegas | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| CUT | Las Vegas | Steakhouses | $$$$ | - | 15/20 | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| é by José Andrés | Las Vegas | Spanish | $$$$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jan 2011 |
| Joël Robuchon [1] | Las Vegas | French | $$$$$$ | *** | 19/20 | 91.3 | Jun 2009 |
| Julian Serrano | Las Vegas | Tapas Bars | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | Las Vegas | French | $$$$$ | * | 16/20 | 90.5 | Jun 2009 |
| Picasso | Las Vegas | French, Spanish | $$$$$ | ** | 18/20 | 93.0 | Jan 2008 |
| Restaurant Guy Savoy [1] | Las Vegas | French | $$$$$$ | ** | 18/20 | 98.2 | Dec 2009 |
| Sage | Las Vegas | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Dec 2009 |
| Twist by Pierre Gagnaire | Las Vegas | French | $$$$$ | n/r | 16/20 | n/r | Dec 2009 |
District of Columbia (9 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Ben's Chili Bowl | Washington | Hot Dogs, Burgers | $ | n/r | 12/20 | 7.1 | Sep 2011 |
| Central Michel Richard | Washington | American (New), French | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 85.5 | Jan 2010 |
| Citronelle | Washington | French | $$$$$$ | n/r | 19/20 | 94.1 | Jan 2010 |
| Graffiato | Washington | Pizza, Italian | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Sep 2011 |
| Heritage India | Washington | Indian | $$ | n/r | 14/20 | 83.5 | Mar 2010 |
| Jaleo | Washington | Spanish, Tapas Bars | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 86.5 | Mar 2010 |
| Kaz Sushi Bistro | Washington | Sushi Bars, Japanese | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | n/r | Sep 2011 |
| Oyamel | Washington | Mexican, Tapas Bars | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Jan 2010 |
| Zaytinya | Washington | Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean | $$$ | n/r | 15/20 | 84.5 | Mar 2010 |
Japan (8 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Gonpachi | Tokyo | Japanese | $$$ | - | 14/20 | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Ikesu | Tokyo | Japanese | $$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Imahan | Tokyo | Japanese | $$$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Kaji | Kyoto | Japanese | $$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Kyubey | Tokyo | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$$$ | * | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Little Hokkaido | Minamiuonuma | Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Natori | Tokyo | Japanese, Sushi Bars | $$$$$ | - | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
| Okaryo | Minamiuonuma | Japanese | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Mar 2008 |
Illinois (6 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Alinea [1] | Chicago | American (New) | $$$$$$ | *** | 18/20 | 100.0 | May 2009 |
| Charlie Trotter's | Chicago | American (New) | $$$$$$ | ** | 17/20 | 94.6 | May 2009 |
| L2O | Chicago | Seafood, Japanese | $$$$$$ | * | 18/20 | 94.3 | May 2009 |
| Moto | Chicago | American (New) | $$$$$ | * | 15/20 | 93.6 | May 2009 |
| Pizzeria Uno | Chicago | Pizza | $$ | - | 11/20 | n/r | May 2009 |
| TRU | Chicago | American (New) | $$$$$ | * | 17/20 | 91.2 | Aug 2006 |
North Carolina (3 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Luce | Charlotte | Italian | $$$ | n/r | 14/20 | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| Mimosa Grill | Charlotte | Southern, American (New) | $$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2008 |
| Ratcliffe on The Green | Charlotte | American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Jun 2008 |
Virginia (2 restaurants)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Hank's Oyster Bar | Alexandria | Seafood | $$ | n/r | n/r | n/r | Sep 2011 |
| The Inn at Little Washington | Washington | American (New) | $$$$$ | n/r | 18/20 | 92.9 | Jan 2010 |
Maryland (1 restaurant)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| Table 21 at Volt | Frederick | American (New) | $$$$$ | n/r | 14/20 | 94.8 | Jul 2010 |
Wisconsin (1 restaurant)
| Name | City | Category | Price | Michelin | Gayot | OAD | Last Posted |
| L'Etoile | Madison | French, American (New) | $$$$ | n/r | n/r | 92.0 | May 2009 |
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101 Comments:
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Hurry back from Japan and post! I wanna hear all about this fugu!
Great pictures and detailed comments! A lot of research is done.
Kevin - I follow your posts via chowhound. You're one of my favorite reviewers. Thanks for putting up this blog - its easier to read than your myspace page.
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food."
Bon Appetit!
Welcome to foodblogging on blogger! :)
I agree that this is easier to read than the myspace blog.
write more! i love reading your posts
That's cool I was just going to suggest to you this type of arrangement!!!
Thank you for this, Kevin ! It makes it very easy for me to find things now :)
I'm off to Charlie Palmer's for lunch tomorrow - wish me luck. So far, most people have given it a thumbs down...
Yeah I thought having an index of sorts would help organize things.
Good luck on CP. Hopefully it'll be better for you than me!
Great blog, awesome pictures from Manresa. Definitely one of my top 3 restaurants (Manresa, Coi, Stone Barns). Thanks, Ryan
http://bestbyfarr.wordpress.com
Thanks Ryan. I just checked out your site and you have some pretty serious stuff on there!
So what are your plans now that you're done with Orson?
Great! Looking forward to more posts!
Thanks Sharon! You have quite a nice blog there yourself too. ;)
Could you put a 'Follow This Blog' button on your site...go to 'Edit Post' and then 'Layout' and you can add things and personalize your site with further information on yourself... -Chef E
I'm not following. When I go to "Edit Posts," I don't have anything labeled "Layout."
On the main page, there is a "Subscribe to Posts" link if that's what you're looking for.
So glad that I found your blog!!!
Thanks Joey! How did you find it?
Kevin! I love your blog, and I have to say we have some very similar tastes in food.
I would love for you to post a "best of" or favorites in Los Angeles! Or if you could name your top 3 restaurants here, it'd be very helpful.
Thanks, and keep on blogging!
Thanks! The top restaurant in LA for me is easy: Urasawa. As for the rest, it's not so clear, but Providence, Spago, CUT, and Sushi Zo are up there. Bastide too, if it were still around.
hi kevin--if you're taking requests (!), here's mine: one of the momofuku restuarants in NYC--preferably ssäm bar. i'm dying for insider intel...
regards,
lori
Lori, I was sort of planning to go to Momofuku Ko on my NY trip over the holidays, but then Per Se came through! ;)
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Thanks, I'm glad you've been enjoying the blog.
I'm still figuring out what I want to do for a living. The current economic turmoil hasn't made things easier!
I think it's not so much an issue about "affording" to dine out as it is about priorities, and food for me is a high priority. So for example, next time, put down the Louboutins and go to Urasawa instead. ;)
Hi there, well I was in Chicago a couple of months ago (horrible timing..weather was bad bad bad!) but.. ALINEA made it all worth while.. I had the full tasting with the wine pairing.. did you get that too? It was heaven..and our servers were soo helpful. Looking at all your pictures made me hungry all over again... anyways, have you ever checked out a blog called the "hungry hedonist"? I don't think she has been updating it recently..but she had some amazing photos of places she tried... go check it out!
Glad to hear you had a good time at Alinea. Yes I had the wine pairing; it's really the way to go with wine, as given the multitude of flavors in the Tour, you'd be hard pressed to come up with a bottle that goes with everything.
I wasn't familiar with Hungry Hedonist. She has some nice reviews (including Alinea), but sorely needs to update--the last post was in July 2008!
wow! simply wow! love your blog!!! <3
Thanks J! How did you discover it?
So it looks like you recently went to Breadbar for Ludo Bites. I am interested on what your thoughts are but it seems as though the Vegas trip will need to be taken care of first.
The Vegas trip, and three other places will have to be dispensed with prior to Ludo Bites. Though the meal had its share of misses, overall I had a positive experience there, and I eagerly await Ludo's opening of his own restaurant.
totally in love with your blog, and a bit jealous of many of your foodings. thanks for the posts!
You're quite welcome. Are there any particular places that've interested you?
Is there anyway to view your most recent restaurant visits?
Yes, there certainly is. Look on the right hand side of the page and find the "Previous Posts" section; this lists my last nine posts.
So I made tentative reservations, haha... we'll see if I can follow through. Nice finally getting to meet you in person after all this time.
Vinh, nice to finally meet you too man. Bring your friend next week. ;)
Kevin
-First of all, thanks for sharing your experiences...I came across your blog by chance, and man, I couldn't stop reading and surveying your list of places. Will certainly come back to your blog whenever we're back in SoCal.
Also, surprised you haven't reviewed Campenile, which is one of our favs! Dude, I dig your pics and your descriptions, really gives us the feel of "being there"!
Peace,
Ron
Thanks Ron! I think you hit the nail on the head; what I aim to do here is to document a meal so it is really like "being there." You're right about Campanile though--I should make it out there some time!
Nice Blog! I don't see fleur de lys...I'd love to read your review on that.
Ahh Fleur de Lys...maybe next time I'm in San Francisco.
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Couldn't make it to Hatchi with Marcel?
In Las Vegas for Bar Masa debut. ;)
Hi, just found out your blog. What a nice review and picture you have here. I love Alinea too and would love to come back later :)
Yun, I just read your Alinea post. Nice job on it, and your blog in general!
shaboo? please? hit it up? thanks.
Will: given the underwhelming experience at Bar Masa, Shaboo is unlikely.
Well damn, kevin. You're breaking my heart, but I guess blindly asking a total stranger to visit to shaboo was is worth the time.
No one takes pictures like you do. You and your camera are made for the wallet abusing price of shaboo.
Eh, not that it matters. This space just doesn't fit the modern vegas clientele. In a year or two, this space will become the fanciest buffet in the history of western civilization.
Don't get me wrong, I love me some Guy Savoy and Joel's Atelier, but Masa's latest restaurant concept is about five years behind the curve....
It's not so much the price, but the experience that turns me off Shaboo. If I were to get a true Masa-esque experience there, then I would definitely consider the place. Going to Savoy or Robuchon would seem like a much better use of funds.
I've yet to see a positive review of either Bar Masa or Shaboo, so it'll be interesting to see what happens to the restaurant.
Hi,
I have a wine tasting event coming up:
Zinfandel Grand Tasting & Cookoff
Sunday, April 18th 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Palm Garden at the Island Hotel
660 Newport Center Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
If you would like to hold a contest for your readers, I can provide you with tickets for the winner.
Please contact me if you would like to participate in holding a contest.
Thank you!
Lori Olsen
editorial@great-taste.net
Love your foodie map, I should try that. Been to all your Chicago hits. I live in LA and I have a woeful record of the hot LA restaurants...I eat out more when I travel.
Chicago is arguably the most cutting edge food city in the country--can't wait to return!
I definitely eat out more when I travel as well--since I have only a limited amount of time, I gotta make the most of it right?
You need to try The Hungry Cat Restaurant in Hollywood. It is real food, done by a real chef.
I agree about The Hungry Cat, but are you implying that most of the other restaurants here don't offer real food done by real chefs?
i'm definitely a kevin eats fan. the meticulous process in which you document your food experience (food pics and narrative) deserves a "whoa dang" from me. it's like i'm hiding in your pocket while you're eating. drop a morsel in your pocket dangit! :( anyways, awesome blog. *high five*
Thanks! My painfully detailed posts are one of my hallmarks. ;) *high five*
I was just checking old emails and I think your birthday was last Monday or so? Happy belated!
Ha thanks Vinh, it was actually yesterday. ;)
Kevin eats, and kevin cooks. Check out kevinkoss.com for a video of some Halibut, I think you'll like!
Hello Kevin,
Hope all has been well. I live here at San Francisco. Please let me know if you decide to check out Benu. I would like your opinion.
All the best
Jonathan
jonathanc372@gmail.com
Jonathan, believe me, Benu is at the top of my list for the Bay Area. I just don't know when I'll be up there next.
I really like the new navigation page!
Alinea received a 18/20 on Gayot? *Gasp*
Thanks Jen!
So are you saying that a 18/20 is too high or too low for Alinea? Note that French Laundry, Per Se, Joel Robuchon, and Citronelle have all got scores of 19/20.
That's what I noticed! I was surprised Alinea didn't receive a 19/20 as well, since it's ranked as the "best restaurant" in the US on S. Pellegrino. Then again I haven't been to any of these restaurants, haha.
It's probably because Alinea's style is a bit more unconventional than the others'. It'll be interesting to see if the restaurant gets 3 stars in the upcoming Michelin rating.
Oo I want to see that! Too bad LA is not getting a Michelin publication this year. :(
I have a feeling that they won't be returning for a long time: http://la.eater.com/archives/2010/10/14/michelin_guide_director_people_in_la_are_not_real_foodies.php
Will you ever get on Hells Kitchen as a guest in the dinning room?
Good question. I'd certainly like to, but I don't have any connections over at FOX. I'm not holding my breath.
Kevin, I finally tried Joel Robuchon this past Monday. It was probably my best French Dinner ever. I was in Absolute Bliss. I of course had the 13 course Degustation Tasting Menu. They also started wine pairings for this menu at 3 denominations $295, $595, and $995 pp. Not sure if offered for other tasting menu's though. I got to meet the man, in fact heard another blogger say Chef would be in town from the 14-18 of Nov. and scheduled my dinner accordingly. Got a copy of menu with wine pairings signed by chef himself. And no, he cannot speak a word of English although he did have an interpreter. My meal alone was $880 incl. of tax & tip, probably my most expensive but delightful meal ever.
Great to hear that you enjoyed yourself at Robuchon--I need to get back there sometime. I'm surprised that they're offering wine pairings now. What did the $995 one comprise of to justify the cost? My first meal there was also my most expensive ever, at $775 (there was a $1100 Urasawa dinner, but I didn't pay for it).
Hi Kevin! Chef Makoto had brought up your name & your blog, and now I'm a big fan =) Thank you for the great reviews!
Hey Rina, I'm glad to hear that you've been able to enjoy the blog! =) How did my name come up with Chef Makoto?
Still no Kitchen 1540?
Bobby, it's up here. Just had some time-critical posts that I needed to get up beforehand.
Spent 25+ years in Specialty Construction Materials Marketing and Sales all over North America and parts of Europe...favorite part of the job was being forced at gunpoint to severely entertain Specifying and Purchasing Customers....One neat trick is to politely ask the Convention Hotel Restaurant Staff, "So, like, where's the Second Best Restaurant in town ??" Get lots of great candid recommendations that way....
Chow on, Dude...and keep writing and snapping..!!
Right on Willy. Sounded like a pretty sweet gig--dining out on the company dime is always nice!
Just had a random thought. What if you set the date of this post to the way future. Then you won't have to republish again and again! Haha. Merry Christmas, Kevin! :)
Jennifer, each of my posts is dated to the date of the actual visit, not when I posted. Thus, I reset the date of this index post to the date of the latest blog update. ;)
Kevin - You might want to check your links. I tried clicking on "Binh Dan" from the California OC menu and it took forever. Finally, I just closed the page.
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Thi, can you check again? It just loaded up fine for me.
Hello Kevin,
I love your website and your reviews and have commented several times (albeit "anonymously" b/c I'm too lazy to create a profile).
Just a comment on website design: would you ever consider ditching the interactive map. It's so busy that it's almost unusable. I also think that, considering your creativity and thoughtfulness, that you could put a beautiful photo or graphic that that captures the essence of your website.
Just my 2 cents.
Tally Ho!
Good to hear that you've been enjoying the blog. It's interesting that you mention the map, because I'm actually planning to move it to a separate page to speed up loading.
excellent blog, i'm going to spend quite some time going through your archives as it seems like we live in the same area and have visited mane of the same restaurants
Where do you live, and which of the same restaurants?
Chef Makoto enjoyed & appreciated your post about Sashi. He's no longer at Sashi because he's opening "MAKOTO" at the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami in mid March. He said to please visit if you come to Florida! =)
Rina, why did Makoto decide to leave Sashi, and why did he want to open up a place in Florida instead of locally?
He loved Sashi & worked hard to open it but he got an awesome oppurtunity with famous restaurateur Stephen Starr (he has many restaurants in Philadelphia and Morimoto restaurants). The restaurant is in Bal Harbour Shops which is supposedly a world known high end mall. He thought it would be a great opportunity to start his own brand & open a restaurant in his name. The restaurant will be a lot different from Sashi. It will be more traditional Japanese.
Got it--I totally understand why he made the move. Are you in LA as well? How do you know Makoto?
I'm originally from LA, went to UCSD, moved back for a few months, then moved to Bal Harbour (north of Miami) to help open MAKOTO. I'm his assistant. I miss LA!! I wish I could come back..I check your blog on a daily basis & there's so many places I missed out :(
Were you recently drinking Burgundy in Luggage Room in Pasadena w/ some friends?
Rina: Got it. So are you ever planning to return then? Also, did I see you at the final dinner at The Dining Room?
Anon: Nope. In fact, I've never even been there.
You should go, decent pizza place without the Mozza 'tude. Anyhow, this group was a bit on the pretentious side @ LR and claimed to be into Burgundy. The downside to wine I suppose, point-chasers and label whores.
Keep up the detailed reviews!
Cool. I wasn't even aware of the Luggage Room before, but will keep it in mind if I'm in the mood for pizza. What kind of Burgundy were they drinking?
I don't see the Canadian cities of Vancouver, BC (which includes Richmond, BC, a suburb) or Toronto.
Come on!!!!!! Chinese disapora world-wide make an effort to go to Richmond to eat the real deal.
Anyway a Richmond food blogger couple. He is Malayasian-Chinese-Canadian she's Chinese (but that's all I know). http://chowtimes.com/
Jean, you know, I've actually never been up to Canada before!
This blog is just amazing. I love the photos.
Thanks Louis--looks like you have some serious travels of your own there.
instead of archive by dates, can you do category tags instead on your right hand panel :) love your blog!
Thanks--unfortunately that wouldn't work, as the individual posts do not have any sort of tagging on them. :p
Hey Kevin, any aspirations on checking out the dining scene in Portland, OR?
Unfortunately I don't have any Portland plans in the near future. Are you from there? If I do end up in the City, where should I be going?
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