Nakazawa NYC

Verdict: Not good. Friends and family are much more reliable than celebrities when it comes recommendations.  

Food plan for NOLA

I am only spending a few days in NOLA. Per James Beard Foundation, NOLA has a thriving food scene with perhaps the best chefs and restaurants in the South, or even nationally. I did quite a bit of research to come up with these and hopefully it gets better. Day 1: Dinner: Shaya (Best Restaurant...

L’espalier Boston

Verdict: Not good. My old-time Boston favorite is moved down from the top list.

Omakase Room by Tatsu – NYC

Verdict: Good and I will go again. Who would have thought I'd complain about service one day?

Grace Chicago

Verdict: Good but I won't go again. Grace is more fun than tasty.

Uogashi New York City

Verdict: Good, I will go again. Uogashi's said to be on the way to Michelin but it needs to work harder.

No. 9 Park

Verdict: Good, I will go again. This other Barbara Lynch's restaurant is a gem.

Ushiwakamaru NYC

Verdict: Good, I will go again. Ushi is a one-star Michelin located in the flat iron district. A must-go if you get a seat.

Kusakabe San Francisco

Verdict: Good but I won't go again. I can't be completely impartial towards Kusakabe, but there's definitely room for improvement for this old-time SF favorite.

Menton Boston

Verdict: Not good Menton is an old, famed French restaurant in Boston that I find profanely overrated

Tru Chicago

Verdict: Not good I had higher expectations for a 2-star Michelin.

Pabu Boston –

Verdict: Good, I will go again. Pabu Boston is an izakaya style bar in downtown Boston. It is currently my favorite sushi joint.