For years, the ultimate destination for Chicago dining has been Charlie Trotter's, renowned for its world-class cooking. However, 5-6 years ago, Tru opened under the auspices of Chef Rick Tramonto...

Everest has been one of the bastions of top-flight French cooking in the United States for many years. Chef Jean Joho, an Alsatian native, has long been highly respected for...

While in Chicago for Vin Expo America, I hosted a group of French wine producers at the Chop House. This charming, atmospheric restaurant offered classic steakhouse cuisine, including outstanding beef...

As usual, Daniel Boulud was "in the house" for this charity dinner I hosted for some generous purchasers. I donated all the Côte Rôties except for a handful of vintages...

This meal was a replay of my lunch in January, and will probably be the same when I return to Paris in several months. Both their lobster salad and Sole...

One of Paris's hot spots, this restaurant is owned by France's most fashionable couple of the moment, the well-known Chanel model and actress Carole Bouquet and her live-in boyfriend/bon vivant/actor/vineyard...

What a treat - the extraordinary bistro cooking of L'Ami Louis accompanied by two of the 20th century's legendary wines. It is amazing how similar the 1961 and 1982 Latours are when...

Located about a 50 minute drive northwest of Brussels, in what appears to be a serene cow pasture, is the tiny culinary paradise of Hof Van Cleve. I had heard...

This is a highly respected eating establishment renowned for its extremely fresh seafood and shellfish. The Sancerre from Bailly-Reverdy was terrific, as was the soupe de poissons, possibly the best...