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Old Vine Cafe

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Costa Mesa, CA

Mediterranean – hints of Italy, Spain and France

$20 and up

Our rating: 4 fork

I love it when I can share a new place with friends. Especially one that is off the beaten path, is a good value and has wonderful food like the Old Vide Cafe. On my first visit I went with my accountant and split the Read the rest of this entry »

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Fouguet’s

Paris, France

French

$50 or more

Our rating: 1 fork

If you find yourself in Paris in August sometimes you have limited, elegant dining
opportunities. This is what led us to Fouget for an overpriced, forgettable meal.
Luckily…

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Fleming’s Steakhouse

Newport Beach, CA

American

$50 or more

Our rating: 2 forks

Living in California provides an opportunity to grill most any day of the year, so
going out for a steak is mostly about the sides and the atmosphere…

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Abbaye de La Celle

La Celle, Provence France

French

$50 or more

Our rating: 5 forks

Once upon a time, Abbaye de La Celle was a 12th century Benedictine Abbey. Today,
it’s a wonderful restaurant and four star hotel, conveniently located to two
destination…

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Aubergine

Newport Beach, CA

French

$50 or more

Our rating: 5 forks

07-25-07 Update. However, rumor has it that they are reopening in a new location
(hint, check the Arches on Coast Highway – and no not the Golden Arches).
Closed…

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The Lark Creek Inn

Larkspur, CA

American

$50 or more

Our rating: 4 forks

Spectacular food in a spectacular location. Most everything from the kitchen is
worth trying – dishes liked seared ahi with spicy sesame vinaigrette, roulade of
pork tenderloin on wilted…

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The Hobbit

Orange, CA

American

$50 or more

Our rating: 4 forks

The Hobbit is a venerable institution in Orange County, serving seven course meals
to a packed house almost nightly. Their menu entrees are published weeks in
advance for…

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Chez Philippe

Memphis, TN

French

$50 or more

Our rating: 3 forks

An institution in Memphis, Chez Philippe is at home in the historic Peabody Hotel.
The service is refined, but the food a bit over done on presentation, and…

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Matsuhisa

Beverly Hills, CA

Japanese

$50 or more

Our rating: 5 forks

I have had many amazing meals at this world famous Japanese restaurant. Not just
great sushi. I love the soft shell crab roll – this crunchy, delectable treat
is…

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The Fort

Morrison, CO

American

$50 or more

Our rating: 3 forks

Sam Arnold’s Morrison, Colorado restaurant. This special occasion restaurant, is
full of charm and an unusual menu. At The Fort it is mostly about game meats, and
trying…

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