For starters, we're not bragging. Far from it. Over time, we have come to realize that the pleasure of wine and food truly can be likened to a marriage. Beyond roaming for professional obligations, we take time to play as well. Dedicated that we are, our brains just can't shut off from thinking about the whole giddy and gustatory intersection....
That said, what follows is our highly personalized listing of praiseworthy places we have enjoyed. The criteria for any staffer adding to this compilation rests entirely with him or her. If you enjoy purusing our list, bear in mind the date of our visit.
Beirut - Restaurant Le Chef 1/09 PM
Beirut - Lab 29 1/09 PM
Beirut - Abd El Wahab 1/09 PM
Beirut - Al Dente Ristorante 1/09 PM
Eleuthera, Bahamas - Tippy's restaurant 2/09 LC
Fall River, MA - Caravela restaurant 3/09 LC
Florence - Enoteca di Pinchiorri multiple visits SP PM
Gloucester, MA - Ned's Groceria multiple visits LC
Groton, MA - Gibbet Hill Grill multiple visits 2009 SP LC PM
Groton, MA - Gilson's Herb Lyceum 10/08 LC JK
London - Bocca di Lupo 1/09 PM
London - Corrigan's 1/09 PM
London - Wiltons 1/09 PM
NYC - Tia Pol 12/8/2008 LC
NYC - Momofuku Noodle Bar 12/08 LC LW
Paris - La Maison du Whisky 10/08 LC
Paris - Le Comptoir 10/08 LC
Paris - L'Estaminet d'Aromes et Cepages 10/08 LC
Paris - Le Baron Rouge 10/08 LC
Pasadena-Vertical Wine Bistro 4/09 PM
Pasadena - Yujean Kangs 4/09 PM
Providence, RI - Farmstead, Farmstead Lunch & La Laiterie 3/09 LC
St Helena (& SF), CA - Taylor's Refresher multiple visits CM PM SP JK
Waterbury, VT - Hen of the Woods multiple visits 2009 LW SP
Worcester, MA - Armsby Abbey 12/08 SP
***continually under construction***