Palm Beach Grill is Houston's with a bar scene.. Don't understand why it is so popular. Buccan is excellent...but has become a scene. Forget the Omphoy...was mediocre even when Michelle B was there. Cafe boulud might be the best restaurant down here ..special occasion place as it is $$$$. Cafe Sapori on Southern is good Italian, interesting crowd. Mix between aged Palm Beachers and young wealthy wannabes. Cucina has decent food and a good energy

service and attention to detail is non-existent. Always amazed how a chef with a great reputation could endorse a restaurant and not make sure it was up to his standards..pathetic

Ochna Vietnamese on US 1 in NPB has closed

Tried it...Has potential but a little uneven..I think it's worth a try.

I believe Cafe Boulud is the best spot for a special occasion. Some people like Chez Jean Perre (chezjean-pierre.com).
The other choice though not as romantic,l is Cafe Chardonnay in Palm Beach Gardens

I would suggest Corton....or Blue Hill Stone Barn if you don't mind traveling..

India Palace Okeechobee
Tacos al Carbon military and Lake Worth Rd
Havana
Golden Lake Chinese Okeechobee & Grand Lake
Kubo Crystal Tree Plaza in N Palm Beach
Jade Kitchen on Northwood

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The India Palace
4778 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

Sara's Kitchen
Toojay's
Boulevard

all on your route... all good

Sara's Kitchen on PGA excellent breakfast.
Boulevard on PGA and Military
Southern Kitchen on US 1 just south of Military

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Southern Kitchen
801 US Highway 1, West Palm Beach, FL 33403

driving 95 south from NY to FL... Please recommend lunch/dining spots not too far from highway.

will be in Hampshire (Four Seasons Dogmersfield), Kerry, Cork, Dublin and London in mid-Sept. NY foodie...love ethnic foods, good without pretense.

Any suggestons would be much appreciated. Love Indian!

Spending 3 days in London, 3 days in Hampshire, 3 days in Kerry/ cork region, 1 nite Dublin,

Love good regional and ethnic food (NY foodies)
Indian, African, English, Irish

Don,t care about white tablecloths..but maybe once in London (staying at Berkely)

Thanks

Will be in Carlsbad for a week.. Any new recs? Have been many times and visited all old "standards"

Love ethnic as well as all cuisines...

Marseille is always reliable and good....and perfectly located for your Mary Stuart performance (down the block)
Don't have too much wine....Mary Stuart is 3 hours!!

Cafe Boulud
Chanterelle
Per Se
Nobu (Tribeca)
Veritas

Try Cafe Boulud on Mad/76..or Chanterelle in Tribeca...both special places..

I will be in Rome for 3 days and Positano for 3 days end June/early July. Any fantastic recommendations? All categories welcome...Pizza..Pasta..fab views .trattorias etc..Not interested in fancy...fine dining but need a birthday dinner in Rome...

Best by far for casual great food is food Shack in Jupiter..although getting in can bea challenge.
Capt Charlies Reef Grill in Juno.
Spoto's Oyster in PBG
Taboo in Palm Beach..eclectic menu..great (older) people watching)
Solu on Singer Island..$$$$ Asian/Caribbean
PA Barbecue...good cheap BB ribs
Vic & Angelos....decent pizza good crowd
Thaicoon on Northlake

take thawed frozen puff pastry...put slices of prosciutto, basil leaves and shredded gruyere and roll up...refrigertate...the cut rolls into 1/2" pieces and bake...375 for 10-12 minutes....easy and delicious (and impressive)

Liked Boqueria on 19th st....Good energy...good food

Tabla has a great private area that I believe would accomodate 9

I second Tia Pol..One of the best tapas spots in NYC

My favorite...my wife and I celebrate most big occasions at Chanterelle... Beautiful small restaurant with fantastic food...romantic and elegant.. Trust me on this one....

Sripraphai is excellent but most definitely a little trip (only 10 minutes over 59th St Bridge.)

Great Thai on 3rd Ave (28th) Jai Ya...one of the best in NYC
Also, if you want to travel a little and show the teenagers a real NY experience...go to Sea Thai in Williamsburg around 9:00 on THurs or Fri for wow people/food experience...and you will not believe how inexpensive it is..

3 Faves if price is not an issue...
Chanterelle
Cafe Boulud\
Veritas

Morimoto is a wow..visually. BLT Prime on 22nd St great steak.. Blue Hill...Lupa for lunch...
I fyou really want to wow her..(.a little over your budget though) Chanterelle.. Also Cafe Boulud

I have been spending a week in Carlsbad for the last 10 years. I am looking for new, great restaurants to add to the below repertoire...which are getting old.

Tapenade
Pamplemousse
Cafe Japengo
Rappongi
Mille Fleurs
Pacifica Del Mar

Help????

I have worked in the MG area since it opened. For some reason, maybe it's Flay's pomposity, it's the restaurant you love to hate. However, I have always found the food excellent with wonderful seasonings...and always comment to myself when I leave..why don't I eat here more often?"

Not really the same, but small, quiet, elegant with an unreal wine list...Veritas on W, 20th St

Cannot beat Donovan's...And, as I recall, was only $5.95.