La Mirande

I've been browsing thru the net in search of a decent hotel in Avignon. Have landed on this one. Will be staying there for 4 nights this Oct. Hope it's as good as it looks.

http://www.la-mirande.fr/UK/home.html

Hotel de la Mirande
4, Place de la Mirande
84000 Avignon - France
Tel +33 4 90 14 20 20

L'Ami Louis

Frederick has been wanting to go to this place forever but after 4 Paris visits, we've still never been. We'll actually be going towards the end of Sept this time. Supposingly it's Bill Clinton's favorite restaurant before he goes on a diet. Hope it lives up to its reputation.

Address : 32, r. du Vertbois
Zip code : 75003
City : Paris
Opening hours : From 12am to 3pm and from 6pm to 11pm - Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Prices : extravagant
Phone : +33 (0)1 48 87 77 48

Hiramatsu Paris

We went to this restaurant right after we got off the train from Bordeaux. Food is most excellently prepared by Japanese chef. It's French cousine they serve though. Wine list is also impeccable.

http://www.hiramatsu.co.jp/fr/index.html

52, rue de Longchamp 75116 Paris France
TEL: 01 56 81 08 80
FAX: 01 56 81 08 81

Union Square Cafe

Andrew took me there last year. Restaurant is famous for food and wine pairing. I don't know about the wine but food is excellent!

http://www.unionsquarecafe.com

21 East 16th Street, between Union Square
West and 5th Ave.

Del Frisco's

Recommanded by Gary again. He prefers this over Peter Luger but I actually prefer the later. Portions are HUGE! Atmosphere is a little too touristy. Again, very convenient for pre-broadway dinner.

http://www.delfriscos.com

Del Frisco's of New York
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
(212) 575-5129

Veritas

We went there for the extensive wine list and it didn't disappoint. But food is only so-so.

http://www.veritas-nyc.com

43 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
Between Broadway & Park Ave S
Tel: 212-353-3700

Le Bernardin

I think Gary recommended this place. Food is excellent at great price. Even the non-seafood menu is superb. Very Convenient if watching a broadway show afterwards.

http://www.le-bernardin.com/

155 West 51st Street . New York City . 212-554-1515