Since it's been so long I'd like to recap what I've tasted and where I've been--I've had the pleasure of experiencing some amazing things. Here is my own, personal "Best Of" for the past few months. Starting with the most important... Enjoy!
Best Dessert - Babbo: Maple and Mascarpone Cheesecake
http://www.babbonyc.com/
Best Service - Perry Street
http://www.jean-georges.com/
Best New Restaurant - Cascabel
http://www.nyctacos.com/
Best Out of Town Restaurant (Tucson) - Zin Burger
http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com/zinburger.html
Best Winter Dining Experience - Alta
http://altarestaurant.com/
Valentine's Day/Anniversary Weekend - Tabla + Olives
http://www.tablany.com/
http://www.toddenglish.com/
Best Beer - DBGB Kitchen + Bar: Rodenbach (It's like a sour patch kid beer). Mmmm!
http://www.danielnyc.com/
Best Wine Shop - Brooklyn Wine Exchange: Lots of helpful, short descriptions plus a local section.
http://www.brooklynwineexchange.com/
Best Baked Good - Baked: Sweet + Salty Brownie
http://bakednyc.com/
Best Family Dinner - ilili
http://www.ililinyc.com/
Best Home Cooked Meal - Lobster Tails with a Red Chile Sauce. Vanilla Risotto. Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
Best Outer Borough Experience - Dim Sum in Flushing!
http://jadeasiannyc.com/
Best Burger (Miami)- Burger & Beer Joint
http://www.burgernbeerjoint.com/
