Chris' US Bucket List
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

1. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9.0
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
New American Restaurant · 154 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Most of what you eat here will be grown, raised, and/or processed on the property, and Barber's modern American food is full of color and flavor. Read more.

North Fork Table & Inn is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

2. North Fork Table & Inn

9.0
57225 Route 25, Southold, NY
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Nobuo at Teeter House is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

3. Nobuo at Teeter House

7.6
622 E Adams St (in Heritage Square (7th St & Monroe)), Phoenix, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · Copper Square · 36 tips and reviews

PHOENIX MagazinePHOENIX Magazine: Try the whole, char-grilled shisito peppers and pair them with a Basil Julep made of whiskey, fresh herb and angostura bitters. Read more.

Pane Bianco is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

4. Pane Bianco

8.8
4404 N Central Ave (at W Turney Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Sandwich Spot · 51 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: 2010 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Sandwiches! Simple mozzarella, tomato, and basil never tasted so good, and neither did tuna salad, or sopressata, layered with roasted red peppers & aged provolone. Read more.

Pizzeria Bianco is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

5. Pizzeria Bianco

8.9
623 E Adams St (at E Washington St), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Copper Square · 209 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: 2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Gourmet Pizza! The wood-fired crusts are chewy and blistered in all the right places and come with crave-worthy toppings like fresh mozzarella & homemade sausages. Read more.

Frasca Food and Wine is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

6. Frasca Food and Wine

9.0
1738 Pearl St (17th), Boulder, CO
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: By many standards, Frasca is Colorado's top restaurants. The food, under the direction of Chef Lachlan Patterson, always impresses. [Eater 38 Member]

Mizuna is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

7. Mizuna

7.4
225 E 7th Ave (Grant), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Expect to drop some money here, but fear not — it's not likely that executive chef Stephen McCary will disappoint. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Sushi Den is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

8. Sushi Den

9.4
1487 S Pearl St (at E Florida Ave), Denver, CO
Sushi Restaurant · Old South Pearl · 131 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's been over 25 years since Sushi Den opened and there's still a wait every night. That's some real staying power, folks. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Barley Swine is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

9. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Food & Wine Best New Chef 2011 winner Bryce Gilmore's South Lamar restaurant lives up to the hype. Go with a group and order everything on the seasonal small plates menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Congress is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

10. Congress

7.7
200 Congress Ave (at 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 20 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: It occupies the ground floor of a luxe new condo building--not my preferred restaurant location, but I'll go anywhere for executive chef David Bull's distinctly American comfort food.

East Side King is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

11. East Side King

2538 Guadalupe St (at Hole in the Wall), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · West University · 51 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Squid Ink Curry Ramen: This deceptively light ramen is garnished with large squid rings, tomato, potato, and Italian parsley.

Foreign & Domestic is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

12. Foreign & Domestic

8.4
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · North Loop · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Ned Elliott's inventive seasonal cuisine and wife Jodi's stellar desserts make this neighborhood spot a winner. Also a great for brunch. [Eater 38 Member]

Franklin Barbecue is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

13. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 354 tips and reviews

EaterEater: They produce what has quickly become one of Austin's, if not Texas', most talked-about barbecue. It's so good they regularly run out of meat shortly after opening: get there early. [Eater 38 Member]

Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

14. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.3
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This South Austin beer garden and fried chicken joint is kid-friendly, parent-friendly, and people-who-love-giant-piles-of-fried-chicken friendly. [Eater 38 Member]

QUI Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

15. QUI Restaurant

1600 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

16. Uchi

9.1
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 226 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Since 2003, Uchi has received raves for avant-garde creations such as foie gras sushi with pomegranate. Bon Appétit named it one of our Top 10 Sushi Spots in the Country.

Uchiko is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

17. Uchiko

9.4
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: James Bear Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s restaurant offers painstakingly crafted bites like Jar Jar Duck - Seared duck breast and duck confit served in a mason jar and pumped full of flavored smoke.

Kreuz Market is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

18. Kreuz Market

8.1
619 N Colorado St (btwn Pecan St. & Farm-to-Market Rd.), Lockhart, TX
BBQ Joint · 93 tips and reviews
Smitty's Market is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

19. Smitty's Market

8.2
208 S Commerce St (at Prairie Lea St.), Lockhart, TX
BBQ Joint · 87 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: At Smitty’s they serve up real Texas barbeque: beef that gets a dry rub before getting roasted over an open wood fire pit for 4-6 hours.

Fearing's is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

20. Fearing's

8.8
2121 McKinney Ave (in The Ritz-Carlton), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dean Fearing's eponymous bastion of fancified Southern cuisine is (very politely, very gently) slap-yo-mama good. [Eater 38 Member]

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

21. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

9.1
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd (at Gillespie St), Dallas, TX
Hotel · 53 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Hail the arrival of chef Bruno Davaillon (formerly with Alain Ducasse) to this remodeled Dallas institution. With luck, your tasting menu will include mushroom risotto with Meyer lemon emulsion. Read more.

Stephan Pyles is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

22. Stephan Pyles

1807 Ross Ave (St. Paul), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Woodshed Smokehouse is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

23. Woodshed Smokehouse

8.2
3201 Riverfront Dr (at Rogers Rd), Fort Worth, TX
BBQ Joint · 122 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tim Love's shrine to smoked foods is a must-visit for out-of-towners; don't miss the camp bread with "pit master fat" or the brisket-stuffed piquillo peppers. [Eater 38 Member]

Oxheart Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

24. Oxheart Restaurant

1302 Nance St (Richey St.), Houston, TX
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Whether one asks Alison Cook or Andrew Knowlton, Oxheart is Houston's best restaurant. [Eater 38 Member]

25. The Pass and Provisions

807 Taft St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

EaterEater: As in the kitchen, the bar at Provisions features talented people turned loose to create. It's become so popular that it recently extended its hours to 2:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Underbelly is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

26. Underbelly

1100 Westheimer Rd (Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From its rigorous commitment to local ingredients to its all-star kitchen staff, there's nothing about Chris Shepherd's restaurant that doesn't embody "the soul of Houston food." [Eater 38 Member]

Café du Monde is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

27. Café du Monde

8.6
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1554 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: The divine beignets (doughnuts) at this New Orleans institution are served warm with a generous coating of powdered sugar.

Cochon Butcher is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

28. Cochon Butcher

9.3
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 585 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A James Beard Award winning restaurant run by two James Beard Award winning chefs, there’s no surprise Cochon is among the best restaurants in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Commander's Palace is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

29. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 320 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Don’t miss traditional treats like turtle soup laced with sherry or bread pudding with whiskey sauce at the famous Commander’s Palace established in 1883. -Travel Editor

Domilise's Po-Boys is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

30. Domilise's Po-Boys

8.6
5240 Annunciation St (at Bellecastle St.), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown - Carrollton · 65 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]

Dooky Chase's is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

31. Dooky Chase's

West Terminal (at MSY Airport), Kenner, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Galatoire's is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

32. Galatoire's

8.0
209 Bourbon St (at Iberville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 101 tips and reviews
Herbsaint is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

33. Herbsaint

8.8
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews
Lilette is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

34. Lilette

8.3
3637 Magazine St (between Louisana Street and Napoleon Street), New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 44 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: This well-established restaurant is still a hotspot for visitors and locals alike. Make sure to try the fall menu's chilled corn soup, topped with crab and avocado salad.

35. Stella!

1032 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 20 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: This French Quarter spot is known for its local chef with exquisite execution. Taste the BLTs with foie gras and truffle-scented lobster for a different, delicious twist on an old favorite.

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

36. Willie Mae's Scotch House

8.0
2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 184 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Hot & Hot Fish Club is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

37. Hot & Hot Fish Club

7.6
2180 11th Ct S (Birmingham), Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Southside · 27 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: How can you top a truffled meat cookie, you ask? With a Shotgun Shell cocktail and an order of the finest shrimp and grits Alabama has to offer. Read more.

Bacchanalia is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

38. Bacchanalia

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn 14th St. & Huff Rd.), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 59 tips and reviews
Cakes & Ale Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

39. Cakes & Ale Restaurant

155 Sycamore St (at Church St), Decatur, GA
New American Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The recently relocated restaurant continues to capture the local food loving hearts of Atlantans, who seem to prefer substance and ease over style and status. [Eater 38 Member]

Empire State South is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

40. Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE (at 10th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 182 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Seasonal produce is spun into whimsical dishes with reverence and the wine list is a treasure trove for true wine lovers. [Eater 38 Member]

Holeman & Finch Public House is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

41. Holeman & Finch Public House

8.2
2277 Peachtree Rd NE (near Peachtree Memorial Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Peachtree Hills · 214 tips and reviews
Restaurant Eugene is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

42. Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Rd NE (Peachtree Memorial), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Peachtree Hills · 41 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This restaurant puts a definite emphasis on good food and an even bigger one on making sure everything is sourced locally. [Eater 38 Member]

Bern's Steak House is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

43. Bern's Steak House

9.2
1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · Historic Hyde Park North · 182 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Quick, where is the restaurant with the biggest wine list in the world? That's right, Tampa, Fla.Founded in 1956 by the late Bern Laxer, Bern's Steak House is still a family-run restaurant. Read more.

Joe's Stone Crab is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

44. Joe's Stone Crab

9.1
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · South Point · 490 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A South Beach stone crab institution that's always mobbed, no matter what the economy is like. Home of the original Miami Beach power lunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

45. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

8.8
130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL
American Restaurant · Design District · 299 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Design District trailblazer featuring groundbreaking, contemporary American, organic fare by Michael Schwartz and divine desserts masking as art by pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Michy's is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

46. Michy's

6927 Biscayne Blvd (btw NE 69th & NE 70th), Miami, FL
American Restaurant · Upper Eastside · 59 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Diminutive, always packed Upper East side eatery by Michelle Bernstein featuring a creative mix of Latin, Southern and comfort foods. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

47. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

9.2
1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Southern Food Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 492 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Yardbird opened as an immediate success with everyone flocking for fried chicken and green tomatoes, washed down with a bourbon concoction. [EAter 38 Member]

FIG is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

48. FIG

9.1
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 102 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]

Hominy Grill is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

49. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 271 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]

Husk is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

50. Husk

8.6
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews
McCrady's is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

51. McCrady's

8.5
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]

Arnold's Country Kitchen is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

52. Arnold's Country Kitchen

8.6
605 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This American classic meat and three is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Plus, what's not to like about a restaurant where dessert comes first? [Eater 18 Member]

Catbird Seat is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

53. Catbird Seat

8.1
1711 Division St, Nashville, TN
New American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With 32 seats wrapped around a U-shaped kitchen, diners have the opportunity to interact with the chefs as they are taken on a set, multi-course journey. [Eater 18 Member]

Prince's Hot Chicken Shack is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

54. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

6.7
123 Ewing Dr #3, Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 126 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 70 years as Nashville's original 'hot chicken shack.' 2013 James Beard Foundation America's Classic. Enough said. [Eater 18 Member]

The Barn at Blackberry Farm is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

55. The Barn at Blackberry Farm

8.1
Walland, TN
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
The American is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

56. The American

8.3
200 E 25th St Ste 400, Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

57. Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

8.1
1727 Brooklyn Ave (at E 18th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 146 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: While the Original sauce is famous, don't leave without trying the Rich and Spicy.

Bluestem is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

58. Bluestem

900 Westport Rd (Roanoke Rd), Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · Westport · 41 tips and reviews
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

59. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

9.3
3002 W 47th Ave (at Mission Rd.), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Rosedale · 358 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Travel Channel’s Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2, Oklahoma Joe's is considered the manliest barbecue joints around! You just can't beat their quality, food & juiciness.

Niche is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

60. Niche

7734 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO
French Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Four stars. The new Niche doesn't offer a la carte entrees. Diners can choose a four-course prix fixe ($55; $90 with wine pairings) or a 10-course chef’s tasting ($85; $130 with wine). (Evan S. Benn) Read more.

Sidney Street Cafe is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

61. Sidney Street Cafe

8.9
2000 Sidney St, St Louis, MO
American Restaurant · Benton Park · 39 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Tuna crudo plays a visual trick with the pink-maroon cubed raw tuna atop sweet, compressed watermelon. A sprinkling of salmon caviar adds a different crunch and a saltier fish flavor. (Joe Bonwich) Read more.

Justus Drugstore, a Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

62. Justus Drugstore, a Restaurant

106 W Main St, Smithville, MO
New American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: If the natural flavors weren’t enticing enough, the restaurant’s frank, farm-to-plate attitude also caught the eye of The New York Times, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine magazine.

Bondir is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

63. Bondir

279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bondir took what a lot of restaurants were already doing - the classed up, local, rootsy thing - managed to tighten the screws, add flourishes & still make it distinct & feel fresh. [Eater 38 Member]

Clio is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

64. Clio

370 Commonwealth Ave (at Eliot Hotel), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Back Bay West · 34 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Featuring more awards than perhaps any other local restaurant, the menu still dazzles after all these years. [Eater 38 Member]

Coppa is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

65. Coppa

8.9
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Watch for the occasional Ken Oringer flair like yuzu aioli in the pig's ear terrine. [Eater 38 Member]

Craigie on Main is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

66. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Anything from roasted chicken to confit and roasted milk-fed pig’s head with spicy pumpkin sambal and boudin noir-hoisin sauce. All extraordinary. [Eater 38 Member]

Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

67. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Island Creek Oyster bar looks more slick than the restaurant you would expect an oyster farm to operate, but it's no less legit. [Eater 38 Member]

Journeyman is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

68. Journeyman

9 Sanborn Ct (Union Square), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Only offers tasting menus: three, five, or seven courses of vegetarian or non. [Eater 38 Member]

Menton is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

69. Menton

8.4
354 Congress St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Seaport District · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pricey, but not known to disappoint. [Eater 38 Member]

Neptune Oyster is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

70. Neptune Oyster

9.0
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The North End is generally known for Italian, which makes it all the more impressive that a seafood restaurant has made its name as one of the neighborhood's best places to eat. [Eater 38 Member]

No. 9 Park is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

71. No. 9 Park

8.1
9 Park St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 50 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Every now and then, grownups need to be romanced. They need to feel giddy, and special, and starry-eyed. And there’s no surer path to that feeling than a date at No. 9. Read on for what to order. Read more.

O Ya is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

72. O Ya

8.7
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 69 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Sitting at the chef’s counter, you should be mesmerized by what they serve. Read more.

Oishii Boston is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

73. Oishii Boston

8.5
1166 Washington St (E. Berkeley St.), Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · South End · 85 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Boston has its fair share of sushi, but Oishii always manages to rise to the top of the list, and is often referred to as the best in all of New England. [Eater 38 Member]

Oleana is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

74. Oleana

9.2
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the city's few restaurants with a vegetarian tasting menu, let alone one that diners regularly rave about. [Eater 38 Member]

Strip T's Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

75. Strip T's Restaurant

93 School St (at Cypress St), Watertown, MA
American Restaurant · East Watertown · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A local legend of the prodigal son and former chef de cuisine at Momofuku Ssam Bar, who came home to run dad's diner and put lots of octopus on the menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Toro Restaurant is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

76. Toro Restaurant

8.9
1704 Washington Street (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Toro serves modern and traditional tapas ranging from simple grilled corn to elaborate dishes pairing seafood and charcuterie with rich, bold flavors that keep the crowds lining up. [Eater 38 Member]

UNI Sashimi Bar is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

77. UNI Sashimi Bar

7.8
370 Commonwealth Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Back Bay West · 54 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Despite being part of the popular Ken Oringer restaurant club, this tiny sashimi bar in the Eliot Hotel still feels like a secret. Read more.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

78. Blue Duck Tavern

8.7
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Stick with wine and charcuterie in the lounge or peer into the open kitchen from the dining room over a meal of fried sweetbreads, muscovy duck, and 12-hour roasted suckling pigs. [Eater 38 Member]

CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

79. CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Southwest Employment Area · 17 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: **** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011 ("The most luxurious potato salad in the city," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/qhIhMZ

Fiola is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

80. Fiola

8.7
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Trabocchi brought back some of his old restaurant Maestro's most popular dishes, such as the lobster ravioli & a thin-layered lasagna. New items keep diners coming back for more. [Eater 38 Member]

Graffiato is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

81. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: 2 1/2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "Dessert tells you where you rank with the chef: Insiders get a gratis plate of zeppole," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/qFkaFE

Komi is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

82. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: 4 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom: "When can I come back?") http://wapo.st/nHBSWb

Little Serow is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

83. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

84. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: When was the last time you picked up a mezcal-spiked cocktail and ate it like a snowball? José Andrés’s 27-course menu kicks off with just that and follows up with other mind-bending surprises.

85. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: 4 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. Tom recommends the baked cabbage dumplings. http://wapo.st/qBcG1C

Sushi Taro is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

86. Sushi Taro

8.5
1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 83 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: *** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the wild yellowtail, sweet shrimp, uni or panko-crusted chicken.) http://wapo.st/rd9N3J

Zaytinya is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

87. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 412 tips and reviews
Woodberry Kitchen is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

88. Woodberry Kitchen

9.0
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: *** Stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Ask for a seat upstairs," recommends Tom.) http://wapo.st/pguwVU

Volt is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

89. Volt

7.5
228 N Market St (Between 2nd And 3rd), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The ultimate indulgence is Table 21 in the kitchen, where Voltaggio crafts a 21-course meal as up to eight diners watch.

Vintage Cave Club is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

90. Vintage Cave Club

6.4
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste. 2250 (Ala Moana Center Coral Level B, Row D), Honolulu, HI
Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 9 tips and reviews
Alan Wong's Honolulu is one of Chris' US Bucket List.

91. Alan Wong's Honolulu

1857 S King St (btw Punahou & McCully), Honolulu, HI
Asian Restaurant · Mccully - Moiliili · 67 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Wong's culinary skills as a James Beard award winner are superb, but not to be overlooked is his pastry chef, who has mastered fruit and chocolate desserts. Try the chocolate soda with Irish whiskey.