Dallas--Chamberlain's, Bob's, or III Forks for steak. My mouth is watering...and for some reason, I still love La Hacienda for Mexican.

Minneapolis/St. Paul:

KINCAIDS!!! - hands down!
Pazzaluna - Italian
Manny's - steakhouse
W.A. Frost - outdoor
Oceanaire - seafood

HEY LOVELEE....Oceannaire is a CHAIN!

Dallas:
Lola (www.lola4dinner.com) check the wine list.
Iris is a close 2nd.
M

Atlanta - Pricci

Minneapolis' Oceanaire is the original one, and we like to think it is a cut above all of the other spinoffs

Minneapolis: Blue Point (Wayzata)
Chicago: Charlie Trotter's
NYC: Too many to choose from!
Santa Barbara: Brofy Bros.

New Orleans- Emerils!!!

Detroit-Peagusus

New York City, Daniel,
San Francisco, Gary Danko,
Whistler, BC, Araxi, Bearfoot Bistro and Rim Rock Cafe,
Vancouver, West,
Charleston, SC, Peninsula Grille,
Savannah, Ga, Elizabeth on 37th,
New Orleans, LA, Emerils, Galatoire's, Bayona, Peristyle, Brigtsens's et al,
Nashville, TN, Capital Grille,
Dallas, TX, Mansion on Turtle Creek,
Chicago, Charlie Trotters,
Las Vegas, Too Many,

Austin, TX: The Roaring Fork.

Syracuse, NY- Dinosaur BBQ
Rochester, NY- Dinosaur BBQ
Harlem, NY- Dinosaur BBQ

Naples Florida - Watermark grill

Dallas: older son reports that Lola was great last PM.
His two new favs: Pyles and Salum.
M

Bunker Hill, Kansas - Bunker Hill Cafe

Hartselle, Alabama -- Wanda's Restaurant.

Detroit - Mexican Town - Armondo's

San Diego : Chive's
La Joya: George at the Cove
Houston: Mark's, Barnaby's
Las Vegas: L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
Brownsville, TX: Gio´s Villa
Monterrey, MX : Sushi-itto, El Gaucho
Robstown, TX: Joe Cotten' BBQ
Puerto Vallarta: De Santos, Cafe des Artistes
South Padre Island, TX: Scampi's, Blackbeards, The Pizza Joint
Firenze, Italy: Trattoria Mario,(via)De Neri (gelatos)
Capri, Italy: Ristorante San Constanzo
Roma, Italy: Ristorante Nino, Enoteca al Parlamento Achilli
Paris: Delicabar @ Le Bon Marche
Dublin, Ireland: The Mermaid Cafe, choc chip cookies @ Marks&Spencer

San Francisco - Gary Danko

One of a kind, in my opinion. Incredible service, food, and cheese cart. If you make a trip, make it a priority to visit. Book well ahead.

Just a few:

Detroit: Tribute, Rattlesnake Club, Rugby Grille, Streetside Seafood

New Orleans: Bayona

Kennebunkport: White Barn Inn

Chicago: Topolobampo/Fronterra Grill

Cannes: Palm D'or, Le Bacon (Antibes)

Las Vegas: Le Cirque

Maui: Capicshe, Ferrarro's, Spago

Boston: Turners Fisheries...went 2 times it was so good.