Well, it's day one of vacation and I'm trying very hard not to do any work. I thought instead of working, I'd put this post together on my favorite meals!
Fleur de Lys - San Francisco, CA
Definitely in my Top 10 meals of all time. For my main course, I selected the Kobe beef cheeks, veal sweetbreads and broccolini.
Cafe Claude - San Francisco, CA
My wife and I were out exploring the city and found this restaurant completely by accident. We decided to give it a try for dinner and we happened to go on a night with live jazz music! I had the Filet Mignon and frites - amazing.
Yank Sing - San Francisco, CA
James Beard Award winning restaurant with the best dim sum I've ever had! My wife and I went here twice for lunch over our four days in San Francisco! I grew up with dim sum but every single item that they had to offer was so artfully prepared.
Restaurant Taste - Plymouth, CA
I was in Stockton, CA for a ministry trip and my host took me wine tasting in Amador County and we stopped in at this great restaurant between tastings. For lunch, I ordered the Trenne Pasta with Colorado lamb ragu, artisan pasta, shaved parmesan reggiano and fresh basil. Pasta cooked perfectly and the ragu was just spot on.
Joseph Decuis - Roanoke, IN
My wife and I were in Ft. Wayne, IN for a ministry trip and on our way out of town, we stopped in at this culinary gem in Roanoke. Beautiful dining room, exceptional service and we even scored the Chef's Table! Our starter was the lobster mac and cheese with caviar.
My main course was the Wagyu Ribeye. Meat perfectly cooked and the veal reduction was a great match. My only criticism was that my potatoes were lukewarm.
Port of Spain - Hoboken, NJ
Now this restaurant is probably more of a nostalgic go-to than anything else. Growing up, this was one of my favorite restaurants. Before my wife and I got married, I took her here for dinner. I just could not understand why she didn't love the place as much as I did. Probably because I'm used to it being dim, not the cleanest restaurant and pretty inattentive service. But, the food is exactly as I remembered it. I almost always order the Veal Extramena - sliced veal with peppers and sausage. When the entrees come (be prepared for a wait!), you get their homemade chips, rice and veggies for the table. Also, everything tastes better with a pitcher of sangria.
Leo's Grandevous - Hoboken, NJ
Here's another stop on the nostalgia tour - this time right in my own neighborhood. A must order for me is the Bar Pie with extra cheese and sausage. If you visit, you better like Frank Sinatra because he's all over the walls and playing nonstop on the sound system.
Taste of Tuscany - Clifton, NJ
This was a new place for me. My sister and brother-in-law wanted to bring us here before we left for Michigan and I'm so glad that we tried something new! I had their Chicken Valdostona - chicken, spinach, mozzerella and marsala sauce on a bed of beautifully prepared al dente linguine. I can't wait to go back there when I visit home!
Panzon's - Lenexa, KS
I had this meal twice during a business trip to Kansas City. Another stop on the nostalgia tour. On Tuesday nights, Amy was teaching at church. Every Tuesday night, I would take Ainsley to Panzon's for dinner and it was always a standing date night on the calendar. And, it just so happened to be the taco special night so we would both eat for just a few bucks. I always get 4 tacos - 2 chicken, 2 beef.
Jack Stack BBQ - Overland Park, KS
Crown prime ribs with cheesy corn bake. A must have in Kansas City right after you go to Arthur Bryant's (unfortunately, I couldn't get a trip in to Bryant's before I had to leave for Michigan - next time!).
Thai Princess - Okemos, MI
This restaurant has only been open for a few weeks. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been here 5 times since they've opened. I think I can say that this is the best Thai food in Lansing. I've had their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao ("Drunken Noodles") and am determined to try some of the other traditional favorites on their menu.
Dusty's Cellar - Okemos, MI
Grilled Cobia and fries - it wasn't on the menu. The fish of the day was a cobia that was grilled with a pomegranate reduction and served with a sweet potato hash. The preparation and the side dish didn't sound great. I asked if I could have the fish simply grilled with a side of fries. It was amazing. I appreciate the Chef's willingness to go along with me on this!
Fleur de Lys - San Francisco, CA
Definitely in my Top 10 meals of all time. For my main course, I selected the Kobe beef cheeks, veal sweetbreads and broccolini.
Cafe Claude - San Francisco, CA
My wife and I were out exploring the city and found this restaurant completely by accident. We decided to give it a try for dinner and we happened to go on a night with live jazz music! I had the Filet Mignon and frites - amazing.
Yank Sing - San Francisco, CA
James Beard Award winning restaurant with the best dim sum I've ever had! My wife and I went here twice for lunch over our four days in San Francisco! I grew up with dim sum but every single item that they had to offer was so artfully prepared.
Restaurant Taste - Plymouth, CA
I was in Stockton, CA for a ministry trip and my host took me wine tasting in Amador County and we stopped in at this great restaurant between tastings. For lunch, I ordered the Trenne Pasta with Colorado lamb ragu, artisan pasta, shaved parmesan reggiano and fresh basil. Pasta cooked perfectly and the ragu was just spot on.
Joseph Decuis - Roanoke, IN
My wife and I were in Ft. Wayne, IN for a ministry trip and on our way out of town, we stopped in at this culinary gem in Roanoke. Beautiful dining room, exceptional service and we even scored the Chef's Table! Our starter was the lobster mac and cheese with caviar.
My main course was the Wagyu Ribeye. Meat perfectly cooked and the veal reduction was a great match. My only criticism was that my potatoes were lukewarm.
Port of Spain - Hoboken, NJ
Now this restaurant is probably more of a nostalgic go-to than anything else. Growing up, this was one of my favorite restaurants. Before my wife and I got married, I took her here for dinner. I just could not understand why she didn't love the place as much as I did. Probably because I'm used to it being dim, not the cleanest restaurant and pretty inattentive service. But, the food is exactly as I remembered it. I almost always order the Veal Extramena - sliced veal with peppers and sausage. When the entrees come (be prepared for a wait!), you get their homemade chips, rice and veggies for the table. Also, everything tastes better with a pitcher of sangria.
Leo's Grandevous - Hoboken, NJ
Here's another stop on the nostalgia tour - this time right in my own neighborhood. A must order for me is the Bar Pie with extra cheese and sausage. If you visit, you better like Frank Sinatra because he's all over the walls and playing nonstop on the sound system.
Taste of Tuscany - Clifton, NJ
This was a new place for me. My sister and brother-in-law wanted to bring us here before we left for Michigan and I'm so glad that we tried something new! I had their Chicken Valdostona - chicken, spinach, mozzerella and marsala sauce on a bed of beautifully prepared al dente linguine. I can't wait to go back there when I visit home!
Panzon's - Lenexa, KS
I had this meal twice during a business trip to Kansas City. Another stop on the nostalgia tour. On Tuesday nights, Amy was teaching at church. Every Tuesday night, I would take Ainsley to Panzon's for dinner and it was always a standing date night on the calendar. And, it just so happened to be the taco special night so we would both eat for just a few bucks. I always get 4 tacos - 2 chicken, 2 beef.
Jack Stack BBQ - Overland Park, KS
Crown prime ribs with cheesy corn bake. A must have in Kansas City right after you go to Arthur Bryant's (unfortunately, I couldn't get a trip in to Bryant's before I had to leave for Michigan - next time!).
Thai Princess - Okemos, MI
This restaurant has only been open for a few weeks. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been here 5 times since they've opened. I think I can say that this is the best Thai food in Lansing. I've had their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao ("Drunken Noodles") and am determined to try some of the other traditional favorites on their menu.
Dusty's Cellar - Okemos, MI
Grilled Cobia and fries - it wasn't on the menu. The fish of the day was a cobia that was grilled with a pomegranate reduction and served with a sweet potato hash. The preparation and the side dish didn't sound great. I asked if I could have the fish simply grilled with a side of fries. It was amazing. I appreciate the Chef's willingness to go along with me on this!
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