Del Cambio

Torino, Italy

An emblem of culture in Turin, its halls have seen the comings and goings of renowned men and women in history. Its salons have known the best: from Cavour to Casanova, Puccini to Balzac, Nietzsche, Verdi, Marinetti, D'Annunzio, the Agnellis, and the writer Mario Soldati as well as  Eleonora Duse, Maria Callas and Audrey Hepburn among others.

Resurrected, the Michelin starred restaurant in Turin thrives under Chef Baronetto. Del Cambio is history and modernity infused, both in food and architecture.

Beauty & Essex Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Chef Chris Santos and Tao Group attempt to replicate the success of New York's Beauty & Essex in Vegas. Its prime placement at the swanky Cosmpolitan Hotel on the strip gives it an instant complementary crowd to draw from. But do the food and service of B&E LV live up to the high standards set by the East Coast original? Find out.

Poor Calvin's

Atlanta, GA

German native Calvin Phan traces his unique style of cooking to a long history of “growing up in the family business” cooking alongside his Vietnamese parents in the family kitchen. 

T Bar NYC

Upper East Side, New York City

T-Bar's Executive Chef Ben Zwicker, previously of the Four Seasons, Aureole and Petrossian, makes classic steakhouse fare relevant and exciting, while also putting his unique twist onto other classic dishes.

La Pulperia

New York City

Rustic Latin American restaurant group La Pulperia, co-owned by Victor Medina and Head Chef Carlos Barroz brings Latin American cuisine with contemporary influences to the fun-loving epicureans of New York. Since opening their first location in Hell’s Kitchen in 2014, Barroz and Medina have gone on to open two additional locations on the Upper East Side and Midtown East.

Bobby Van's CPS

Central Park South, New York City

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse has earned its place as a venerable New York institution, thanks in part to a continued commitment to cooking techniques perfected years ago by the founding fathers of New York steakhouse cuisine 

Russian Samovar

Midtown West, New York City

Located in the Theater District, Russian Samovar boasts a 19th-century feel, complete with picturesque green and red shades and Russian folk prints. 

Bobby Van's Park Avenue

Midtown East, New York City

Known for its classic steakhouse fare, Bobby Van’s serves a variety of steak dishes including the traditional Porterhouse Steak (a premium cut of beef that can be shared between 2-4 people) and its signature Filet Mignon (a prime, tender cut of beef with exceptional taste and texture). 

Fete Sau

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Located in chic Williamsburg more known for hipster culture than ribs, Fete Sau has been named best barbecue in New York by Zagat nine years in a row. Does it live up to its hype? Find out.

Masalah Grill

Walt Whitman Mall | Huntington Station, NY

“When I opened in 2015, I had limited experience in restaurant. Masalah Grill means ‘spicy grill.’ I was thinking that the menu will have a lot of grilled items. I realized people liked the more authentic dishes than the grilled dishes. When I realized their feedback, I changed the menu. I introduced curry to my menu, and it was a big hit.” 

Brasserie 8 1/2

Midtown, New York City

Parisian-born, Italian-raised Chef Deletrain and his skilled team prepare specialty dishes including appetizers such as Grilled Octopus with Brussels Sprouts, Grapes, Butter Beans, Espelette Pepper; Lobster Risotto with Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Black Truffle Essence; and Onion Soup Gratinée with Emmenthaler and Gruyère Cheese.

Armani Ristorante

Midtown, New York City

Renowned fashion and lifestyle house Armani delves into the culinary world with its own gustatory offerings. Does it translate its philosophy as well into food or will diners find them not so haute?

Il Gattopardo

Midtown, New York City

Fine dining icon Il Gattopardo opened in 2001, and still attracts a loyal clientele who come for both the authentic southern Italian cuisine and the warm, Italian hospitality. 

The Leopard at Des Artistes

Upper West Side/Lincoln Center, NYC

Five years ago, in the historically landmarked Hotel des Artistes at 1 West 67th Street, on a beautiful, tree-lined block between Central Park and Lincoln Center, Gianfranco Sorrentino and his wife Paula Bolla Sorrentino, along with Partner Chef Vito Gnazzo, opened The Leopard at des Artistes. 

Mozzarella & Vino

Midtown, New York City

Chef Vito Gnazzo is responsible for the mouthwatering menu that reflects the simplicity of authentic Italian ingredients, with a heavy emphasis on the Mozzarella di bufala Campana, Italian cheeses and affettati. 

Upper Story

East Side, New York City

Upper Story, with cuisine by world renowned chef Charlie Palmer, features an American café menu by day and progressive American, seasonally-driven special events menus by night, featuring local ingredients expertly crafted into delectable dishes by Executive Chef Jennifer Day. 

Beauty & Essex NY

Lower East Side, New York City

It's always exciting when someone opens a place that treats in equal measure the desire for a sexy and fun social setting and the need for exemplary service and sumptuous food.  It is in many ways a marriage of the senses, where looking good, feeling good and eating well come together in a couple of hours of gustatory utopia. Such is what happens at Beauty & Essex New York.