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(most of these are listed on zagat.com or yahoo, but e-mail me if you need help finding them anyway)

My Restaurant Review


Top 10 (so far...):

    

  1. Aqua (s.f.,ca) [asian/french seafood]
    2. 
if you go here, have the tasting menu, and don't forget to 
order calvados at the end of the meal. i'll let the rest 
speak for itself.


  2. Patina (l.a.,ca) [californian/french]
    3. 
a simply amazing french restaurant, expect to spend
3 hours at least. be sure to order the cheese
course! oh yes, and be sure to have dessert and coffee. 


  3. Sushi Nozawa (l.a.,ca) [traditional sushi]
    4. 
while you may not find the usual dragon rolls and such (keep in 
mind you will be thrown out for ordering a california roll),
you can expect the freshest and most perfect sushi
in los angelos. order the baby tuna sashimi.


  4. Shun Lee (ny) [chinese]
    5. 
Great NY chinese food, 'nuff said.


  5. San Carlo Italian Deli (l.a.,ca) [italian deli]
    6. 
The best deli i've ever found, pretty much everything here is 
good.


  6. Joe's (l.a.,ca) [eclectic californian]
    7. 
Good brunch.


  7. Genarro's (ny) [italian]
    8. 
Great desserts, great food


  8. Crustacean (l.a./s.f.,ca) [vietnamese seafood]
    9. 
You can't beat the koi pond going through the floor of the place.
Generally speaking, the appetizers are amazing, the main's are good, 
and the desserts so so. Come at least once, if not just for the decor.


  9. Matsuhisa (l.a.,ca) [Peruvian-Japanese]
    10. 
over-rated, over-priced, but generally speaking the food is pretty good.


  10. Ruth's Chris (l.a.,ca) [steakhouse]
    11. 


Other Notables:
      

    1. Versailles
      2. 

    2. Yang Chow
      3. 

    3. Les Sisters
      4. 

    4. Sushi Roku
      5. 

    5. Dandy's
      6. 

The Black List (places to avoid):
        

      1. Yank Sing
        2. 
Yuk!


      2. Olive Garden
        3. 
"The Denny's of pasta!"


      3. Maria's Italian Kitchen
        4. 
The Olive Garden's Archrivel


      4. Salsa Fresh
        5. 
(The salsa here was actually fermenting)
        

Places i havnt eaten at yet, but will (hope to).
          

        1. Ginza Sushi-ko(b-hills,ca) [japanese]
          2. 
(legendary for being the most expensive restaurant in america, 
this place has no menu, costs about 300 a person, and has only 9 seats. 
i am so there)


        2. The French Laundry (yountville,ca) [cal-french]
          3. 
(in the middle of napa valley, the french laundry is said to be one of the 
best restaurants in the US. note: reservations cannot be called in after 7pm, 
and be prepared to book at least 2 months in advace. also, be sure to bring
your corporate card.)


        3. l'Orangerie (la,ca) [french]
          4. 
(another legendary french restaurant, l'orangerie is famous for its flower 
arrangments, infused oils and vinegars, and elaborate desserts.)


        4. Valentino's
          5. 


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