In sharing this list from Gayot, it is nice to know that I’ve been fortunate enough to eat at several of the top 40. But I’ve a long way to go to hit them all.
TOP 40 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. 2011
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Culinary genius is not the only attribute a restaurant needs to make it to our Top 40 list. Destination dining needs to be exciting, intelligent and offer an exceptional experience that truly makes it heads and tails above the rest. Passion is essential because that is at the heart of a chef or restaurateur who can offer us a meal we will never forget. We congratulate our seasoned “old timers” who demonstrate unwavering focus to maintaining culinary quality that wins — and keeps — a loyal audience. And we offer kudos to the thrilling newcomers here who shine with hard-fought achievement, promise and innovation. From the glamorous metropolitan centers of New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Las Vegas to the rustic farmhouses of Maine, the verdant hills of Napa Valley and the tropical shores of Hawaii, each restaurant on our list adds its own unique contributions to the very best of American dining. |
| ATLANTA • Restaurant Eugene BOSTON • L’Espalier CHICAGO GREENWICH, CT HEALDSBURG, CA HONOLULU LAGUNA BEACH, CA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES LOS GATOS, CA NEW ORLEANS |
NEW YORK • Daniel • Eleven Madison Park • Jean Georges • Le Bernardin • Le Cirque • Masa • The Modern • Per Se OGUNQUIT, ME PALM BEACH, FL PHILADELPHIA RED BANK, NJ SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO ST. HELENA, CA WASHINGTON, D.C. WESTERN SPRINGS, IL YOUNTVILLE, CA |
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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
