1. Old Homestead Steakhouse, NYC
Combining tradition and elegance, The Old Homestead Steakhouse has been serving the finest cuts of beef in New York City for over a century.
Located in the heart of the former meatpacking district, in what has become one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods for entertainment, culture, hospitality and nightlife, Old Homestead has operated from the same place since opening its doors in 1868 – making it one of the longest continually serving restaurants in America.
2. The Roosevelt At Church Hill, RVA
The Roosevelt is a neighborhood restaurant in Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia’s oldest neighborhood. The food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside an all-Virginia wine list, a hearty roster of regional beers, and a selection of cocktails that’ll knock your socks off.
The Roosevelt opened in Richmond, Virginia, in July 2011, to public and critical acclaim. The Roosevelt was named 2012 Restaurant of the Year by Style Magazine, Best New Restaurant in the Region by Richmond Magazine and awarded an Elby as the city’s Best New Restaurant.
3. Petit Pois Restaurant, CVille
Petit Pois is a modern French Bistro on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall featuring authentic bistro dishes, locally-sourced ingredients, affordable wines, local beers, excellent patio seating and great value.
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4. Mojito Café, Va Beach
At Mojito Café, they specialize mainly in Puerto Rican and Cuban food. Daily specials are of Latin influence or with the Latin flavors infused into everyday favorites. All of their Mojito’s are made from scratch, with Don Q rum (no mixers used for this house favorite).
They are a small, quaint restaurant (soon to be the locals favorite latin eating place), and seating is limited to 6 at the bar and 26 in the dining room. So get there early and enjoy some of their drinks and dinner specials.
5. The Smith, NYC
The Smith is a casual American Brasserie with three upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, overlooking bustling Third Avenue, The Smith Midtown, in the heart of Manhattan, located on 51st Street and Second Avenue and The Smith Lincoln Center directly across from historic Lincoln Center.
The Smith’s first outpost in the East Village location has served as a casual and lively meeting spot since its opening in fall 2007. The Smith Midtown and The Smith Lincoln Center, since opening in the fall of 2011 and 2012, both follow suit offering value-priced, seasonal American brasserie fare.
6. Vidalia, DC
Vidalia is located on Washington’s central business district, The Golden Triangle, just south of Dupont Circle and about six blocks from Georgetown.
For over twenty years, Vidalia has garnered both local and national recognition with its modern American cooking delivered with impeccable southern hospitality. From its magnolia walls gracing the entrance to the contemporary wine bar and lounge, the restaurant exudes graciousness and exceptional flavors.
7. Fleurie Restaurant, CVille
Visit Fleurie Restaurant for a contemporary French fine dining experience. Located just off Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall on 3rd Street, Fleurie’s elegant atmosphere, stellar wine list and innovative menu are sure to produce an unforgettable meal.
Fleurie is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy masterfully prepared dishes and intimate service.
8. Alison Eighteen, NYC
Alison Eighteen evokes 1920′s Paris with high ceilings, custom toile, mirrors & candles, with a café and mahogany bar upon entry leading to comfortable banquettes in a bustling dining room.
The menu features French-influenced American dishes, taking inspiration from local green markets and organic farms, offering soul-satisfying dishes prepared and plated using methods designed to coax honest flavors from fresh seasonal ingredients. Roasted meats have pride of place on the Alison Eighteen menu, courtesy of an enormous rotisserie. There are plenty of fish offerings as well.
9. Tazza Kitchen, RVA
Tazza Kitchen marries the dynamic flavors and gracious hospitality of the Mediterranean coast and the Baja peninsula with seasonal ingredients found close to home. The cuisine is simple and fresh, highlighting a traditional cooking style and the quality of the ingredients.
The peppery bite of arugula plays counterpoint to the salty richness of prosciutto on a wood charred pizza. Adobo peppers spiked with fresh Serranos and lime fire up the heat in a crab and avocado salad. Though their carefully curated menu will shift with the changing seasons, they’ll always offer fresh, delicious food that’s good for body and soul.
10. Zocalo Restaurant, CVille
Zocalo has been praised by customers and food critics alike for its consistently excellent food as well as friendly, professional and engaging service. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate dinner or a lively, energetic bar scene, Zocalo will hit the spot.
Zocalo co-owners and chefs Ivan Rekosh and Andrew Silver have been friends since their first day of culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and have collectively cooked in San Francisco, Maui, Atlanta, and Chambery, France, before moving to Charlottesville together in 2002 to fulfill their vision of opening Zocalo Restaurant.
11. Rockafeller’s Restaurant, Va Beach
Since 1989, Rockafeller’s Restaurant has been one of Virginia Beach’s favorite dining landmarks – well loved by locals and tourists alike for its casual elegance and simply fresh local fare. Year after year, customers flock from near and far to relax in rocking chairs on their covered decks for a taste of Rockafeller’s legendary cuisine and to enjoy their beach cottage lifestyle on Rudee Inlet.
Easily accessible, Rockafeller’s is just a short oceanfront walk or drive, a bike ride on one of the city’s many bike paths, or you can even pull right up alongside in your boat. No matter how you get to Rockafeller’s, you won’t be disappointed!
12. Bourbon Steak, DC
The award-winning Bourbon Steak is Michael Mina’s signature steakhouse and popular Mina-branded restaurants. With five locations around the country — each with a distinct ambiance and decor — Bourbon Steak offers modern American fare featuring all natural, organic and hormone-free cuts of beef that are slow-poached in butter and cooked on a wood burning grill.
Named Fine-Dining Restaurant of the Year, Bourbon Steak is a delicious experience run by award winning chef; Michael Mina.
13. Secco Wine Bar, RVA
With a humble dream, a humbler budget and a pile of recycled wood the owners of Secco Wine Bar have constructed a sanctuary for all things delicious.
They believe that drinking good stuff is a natural right, so they proudly serve an array of artisanal wines (including 30 plus by-the-glass offerings) and amazing craft beers at a ridiculously fair price.
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