Restaurant Reviews

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A pair of established Houston restaurants recently pulled up stakes and moved to new digs. And by all appearances, both have found new life. Read up on Rainbow Lodge and Simposio...

Despite a rather inauspicious start to the meal, Lüke (John Besh's new restaurant in New Orleans) is a place we not only intend to go back - it may be our new favorite spot in New Orleans...

A recent theater district weekend in New York included visits to three very different restaurants: DB Bistro Moderne, Kellari Taverna, and René Pujol. Get the skinny!

A knockout dining room is just the beginning at Chicago's Tizi Melloul. Part Mediterranean, part Middle Eastern, Tizi Melloul's vibe and food is warm, inviting and hip - how many places can say that?... Read more!

Masraff's has been dishing up high end Euro-American cuisine since its opening in 1999, and has quietly established itself as one of Houston's best restaurants. Co-owners Russell Masraff and father Tony have eschewed fanfare and splashy PR stunts in favor of the highest quality ingredients and a dedication to creating a welcoming, attentive atmosphere for their customers... Read more!

All of our future visits to Lisbon will definitely include at least one meal at A Travessa - in winter, we'll eat inside by the fireplace, and in summer, we'll dine al fresco in the wide courtyard. Either way, the roasted pork is a must-have... Read more!

Downtown Louisville is buzzing with that specific energy of a thriving city center. Music is pulsing, happy diners spill out to street side patios, the valet lines stretch down the blocks. The transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. And if Main Street is the central artery of this happy scene, then Proof on Main must surely be the heartbeat... Read more!

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