Chef Shiro Kashiba trained under the legendary Jiro Ono in Tokyo—subject of one of the best food docs ever, Jiro Dreams of Sushi—so it's no wonder it offers the best raw fish experience in Seattle.
Barbara Lynch is probably the best chef in Boston and definitely the most popular. Consider this South End joint her highbrow answer to an East Coast oyster bar.
Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook's noisy meat hall is a must for adventurous carnivores. If the poutine with oxtail gravy is on the menu when you visit, don't hesitate—just order it.
When Vegas’ chefs are off the clock, they head to this Japanese barbecue joint. Embrace the robata grill menu with the foie gras skewers. Don’t ignore the noodle options—especially the udon bowl.
There's plenty of great Mexican food in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, but this one wins thanks to its pork pibil and mole as well as its murals designed by local painters and graffiti artists.
It's well worth the half-hour drive to Boulder for Frasca's elegant pastas and James Beard-winning wine list.
Ever since Guy Fieri visited La Camaronera, this unassuming seafood shack and fish market has been drawing lines out the door. Which is why you'd be smart to track down its truck, The Fish Box.
Locally sourced ingredients pack a fresh punch at this stylishly casual bar and eatery. Grab the rabbit terrine (with foie gras, nectarine, and beets) and a Four Roses on the rocks and stay a while.
Franklin’s gets all the praise—and for good reason—its brisket is a national treasure—but this fun-loving meat shack is nearly as great thanks to its beef and pork ribs.
Chef John Besh’s contemporary French restaurant's recent highlights included the pecan-smoked beef and Gulf snapper "courtbouillon" with shrimp, blue crab, and jasmine rice.
