restaurants worth the money

Restaurants Worth the Money
Eating out has become more of a luxury than ever, so knowing which restaurants you can trust to provide exceptional food and a memorable experience every single time, guaranteed, is priceless information. We’ve searched the country high and low (and everywhere in between) and come up with this guide to great places for spending your hard-earned cash. that means everything from casual Thai joints and killer hot dog spots to fine restaurants where you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime meal.

having a grand time

Having a Grand Time

Here’s the deal: We offered some of our favorite restaurant critics a theoretical $1,000 to spend dining out in their home city. In considering how they would use their funny money, which had to cover meals for two, drinks, tax, and tip, these professional omnivores cast a spotlight on their own proclivities, as well as on the thrilling diversity of their respective cities. The result? Some very tasty inspiration.

New York City: Ruth Reichl
Los Angeles: S. Irene Virbila
New Orleans: Brett Anderson
Chicago: William Rice
Washington, D.C.: Tom Sietsema
San Francisco: Patricia Unterman

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